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Emily Murphy

Email & Social Editor

Emily Murphy is Australian Traveller's Email & Social Editor, and in her 4+ years 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Australia

Australia’s most remote and unknown beaches have just been revealed

The wild, little-known shores most travellers never reach.

Australia

Australia’s most loved hikes of the year revealed

Which hikes are you adding to your list in 2026?

Titan arum or Amorphophallus Titanum at the botanical garden

Adelaide

Adelaide’s corpse flower is about to bloom – and thousands are expected to line up for the smell

One year on from Putricia’s bloom, Adelaide is officially on corpse flower watch.

Australia

Retro revival: Why nostalgia is powering a new kind of travel

Australians are choosing to slow things down and bring the joy back to holidaying.