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.

Pilbara

UNESCO just added this WA landmark to its World Heritage list

It’s over 47,000 years old, more remote than Uluṟu, and finally recognised as one of the most significant cultural sites on Earth.

Adelaide

The sky is the stage at Adelaide‘s epic one-night-only show

Illuminate Adelaide 2025 is the winter festival lighting up Australia – and this is the one show you can’t miss.

Falls, gorges and hot springs unlocked in NT park expansion

The NT government has purchased a former cattle station featuring waterfalls, hot springs and 4WD tracks.

Outback Western Australia

The outback wave you have to see to believe

This ancient rock formation looks like a giant ocean wave frozen in time, and it’s every bit as awe-inspiring as it sounds.

Views of North Smoky Beach from Smoky Cape Lighthouse in Hat Head National Park, Arakoon

NSW North Coast

This underrated NSW hike takes you through 2 coastal national parks

This little-known coastal track is hiding in plain sight.

Spencers Creek Suspension Bridge on the Snowies Alpine Walk

Snowy Mountains

Why you need to hike to Australia’s highest suspension bridge

Australia’s highest suspension bridge is found in the Snowy Mountains, and the views are next level.

Wollongong

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach: a seaside stay with breezy charm

Beachfront bliss meets elevated comfort at this sleek coastal stay that balances location, views and refined dining in equal measure.

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.