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.
Tyndall Range, West Coast Range in Tasmania
West Coast

Tasmania’s Next Iconic Walk is taking shape on the wild West Coast

The Tyndall Ranges are set to host a new three-day, two-night hut-to-hut trail – and it could become Tasmania’s next big walking experience.

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Group of friends in mineral pool at Soak Bathhouse Bondi Junction
Sydney

This luxe new bathhouse will be your summer obsession

The cult-favourite bathhouse is bringing its award-winning soak sessions to another Sydney location, just in time for summer.

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Surfers catching morning waves at Belongil Beach, Byron Bay
Byron Bay

Byron Bay’s new multi-venue dining precinct is unlike anything else in town

Shannon Bennett returns to the restaurant scene with a bold new multi-venue dining precinct in Byron Bay, blending barefoot ease with world-class innovation.

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Full beaver moon through the tree leaves
Australia

Australia’s biggest and brightest moon of 2025 rises this week

Get ready to look up, the Beaver Moon will light up Australian skies this week.

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surfing on the Gold Coast
QLD

Queensland reigns supreme in Australian Traveller 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards

Australia’s most-loved holiday state.

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Brisbane Airport new CT security lanes
Australia

No more unpacking at airport security – big changes coming to all major Aussie airports

Forget fumbling for laptops, liquids and aerosols – a smoother, smarter airport experience is on its way.

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Escape Bathhouse Chatswood Sydney
Sydney

A serene new luxury bathhouse has opened in Sydney’s north

From the team behind Sierra Escape Mudgee, this serene new bathhouse promises a restorative blend of heat, cold and calm.

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Tasmanian Walking Company Kangaroo Island Signature Walk Day 2 Rocky River Walk
Australia

2 new walks join Australia’s most exclusive hiking collection

The Great Walks of Australia just got greater.

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Aerial shot of The Blowhole Lookout – Poombeeyt Koontapool on the Great Ocean Road
Great Ocean Road

A whale of a view: The Great Ocean Road’s newest lookout revealed

The Blowhole Lookout – Poombeeyt Koontapool – has officially opened, bringing a breathtaking new way to experience Victoria’s Shipwreck Coast.

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