Australian Holidays and Travel Guide

Emily Murphy

Email & Social Editor

Emily Murphy is Australian Traveller's Email & Social Editor, and in her time at the company she has been instrumental in shaping its social media and email presence, and crafting compelling narratives that inspire others to explore Australia's vast landscapes. Her previous role was a journalist at Prime Creative Media and before that she was freelancing in publishing, content creation and digital marketing. When she's not creating scroll-stopping travel content, Em is a devoted 'bun mum' and enjoys spending her spare time by the sea, reading, binge-watching a good TV show and exploring Sydney's vibrant dining scene. Next on her Aussie travel wish list? Tasmania and The Kimberley.

Standup paddleboarders under the strawberry moon at Barceloneta beach

Australia

Look up! The strawberry full moon will light up Aussie skies tonight

Here’s where, when and how to see this sweet celestial show.

Couple of woman friends traveling and driving having a lot of fun dancing in the car with opened roof and summer vacation sunset ocean in front

Australia

The 31 best road trip songs – ranked!

Windows down. Volume up. These are the greatest road trip bangers of all time – and yes, we’ve ranked them.

Melbourne

The world just crowned this Aussie hotel a style icon

Australia’s only entry on LA LISTE’s 2025 best hotels list is edgy, arty and unfiltered – just like the city it calls home.

Sydney

Sydney Airport’s lost property auction returns

Here’s what you need to know to snag a bargain (and help a good cause).

Rottnest Island

First look: The all-new Lodge at Wadjemup revealed

A new era of island luxury has arrived on Rottnest.

Australia

Australia’s most loved winter road trips revealed

The data is in, and the most loved drives this winter are...

Riverina

This stargazing lodge is Australia’s only DarkSky-approved stay

You’ve never seen the stars like this – or slept this well.

Uluru

Why these Aussie couples have visited Uluṟu so much they’ve lost count

For two couples, Uluṟu has been more than a destination – it's been a spiritual touchstone across decades of changing landscapes, culture and understanding.

Australia

Once just for holiday rentals, Airbnb now plans your whole trip

From art tours in Melbourne to Bowral beehives, Airbnb has just launched its biggest evolution yet.