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? South Australia and The Kimberley.
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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Bate Bay beach at sunset. Sydney, NSW
Australia

Australia’s 10 best beaches for 2026 revealed

Tourism Australia has revealed its annual list of best beaches.

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The Queenscliff Hotel at Sunset
Geelong

Victoria’s abandoned seaside hotel to reopen as a luxe boutique with a bathhouse

After seven years sitting dormant, one of Victoria’s grandest coastal hotels is back – and it’s more glamorous than ever.

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Barista making a cup of coffee latte art
Australia

These 7 Australian coffee shops just ranked among the world’s best

Australia has again proven itself as a global coffee powerhouse, with seven coffee shops ranking among the world’s top brews.

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Gardens at Burradoo Park Farm
Southern Highlands

Three Blue Ducks has opened on a sprawling Southern Highlands farm

A huge working farm has been transformed into a multi-venue paddock-to-plate destination.

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Curtains Jazz Club
Australia

The standout new restaurants to try across Australia

Australia’s dining scene never sits still – and these are the openings, revamps and buzz-worthy venues worth knowing about right now.

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Woman lying on Reefsleep bed with a book at Reefworld on Great Barrier Reef
The Whitsundays

Australia’s famous Great Barrier Reef sleepover fixed its biggest flaw

Reefworld’s shift to overnight-only stays means private reef access, fewer crowds and a far calmer reef experience.

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This new 4-day Uluṟu walk is built for people who don’t want to camp
Uluru

This new 4-day Uluṟu walk is built for people who don’t want to camp

Uluṟu’s new Lodge Walk trims the kilometres, skips the camping and opens up one of Australia’s most powerful walking experiences to more travellers.

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Woman in bath at Alba Thermal Springs and Spa
Australia

This serene Victorian bathhouse retreat just made MICHELIN’s best hotels list

This wellness-first stay is MICHELIN’S latest obsession.

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