AuthorsEmily MurphyE

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.
Plane flying over Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre
Outback South Australia

Australia’s most remarkable natural spectacle will appear for the first time in 42 years

Record-breaking rainfall is sending water toward one of Australia's most extraordinary natural spectacles – and tours are already selling fast.

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Gar / Mount Difficult on Grampians Peaks Trail
Grampians

This epic multi-day Victorian hike has fully reopened after bushfires

The entire 164km trail is walkable again for the first time since the 2024–25 season.

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Sydney Harbour Bridge at sunrise or sunset
Sydney

10 things you probably didn’t know about the Sydney Harbour Bridge

It's been photographed a billion times and crossed by millions – but Australia’s most iconic steel arch still holds a few surprises.

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The George Tasmania at sunset
North East

Tasmania’s new mountaintop retreat has 270° views and luxe pods

Tasmania has scored a new eco-luxe pod accommodation on Mount George, with its cafe bar now open on weekends.

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Murujuga Cultural Landscape
Australia

Australia just landed 5 spots on TIME’s World’s Greatest Places 2026 list

These Aussie destinations, experiences and operators just got the world's attention.

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Picnic Island aerial at sunset in Tasmania
Freycinet

This private Tasmanian island just reopened – but only for 100 nights a year

A private island, a resident penguin colony and only 100 nights a year to experience it – Picnic Island Tasmania is back.

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Landscape shot of Maria Island Walk in Tasmania
Australia

The best last-minute Easter getaways you can still book

From luxury lodges and coastal resorts to outback adventures and cruise deals, these Easter getaways prove there’s still time to escape.

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Aerial shot of beach on Norfolk Island
Norfolk Island

Fly to Norfolk Island for under 30,000 frequent flyer points – here’s how

The boutique island is closer and better value than most Australians realise.

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Overland Track, Barn Bluff and Fagus
Australia

14 autumn weekends away across Australia to plan now

Crisp air, golden light and shoulder-season calm. 

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