Australian Holidays and Travel Guide

Eleanor Edström

Associate Editor

Eleanor Edström is Australian Traveller’s Associate Editor. Previously a staff writer at Signature Luxury Travel & Style and Vacations & Travel magazines, she's a curious wordsmith with a penchant for conservation, adventure, the arts and design. She discovered her knack for storytelling much earlier, however – penning mermaid sagas in glitter ink at age seven. Proof that her spelling has since improved, she holds an honours degree in English and philosophy, and a French diploma from the University of Sydney. Off duty, you’ll find her pirouetting between Pilates and ballet classes, or testing her friends’ patience with increasingly obscure vocabulary.

Kimberley

This magical outback feast is hidden amid boab trees and red cliffs

The award-winning, gourmet camp oven feast in Western Australia’s Kimberley region is something you need to experience at least once in your life.

Australia

These are officially the best road trips in Australia for solo travellers

Fill the tank and switch off with peace of mind – these are the 10 safest road trips in Australia for solo travellers.

Sydney

This little-known Sydney beach has a waterfall and freestanding boulders

A bush-encircled slice of heaven you need to visit before summer ends.

Hamilton Island

Mountain biking is booming – I tried it for the first time on Hamilton Island to find out why

From tech-enhanced thrills to breathtaking new trails, mountain biking tourism is hitting its stride. We jump on two wheels to investigate what's driving the boom.

Australia

Inside The Ghan’s exclusive new culinary rail journey

We speak with chef Mark Best on the new, flavour-forward rail adventure from Tasting Australia.

Sydney

This little-known car-free island is just 50km from Sydney – but feels a world away

This NSW island hamlet will sweep you up into a river reverie.

Daylesford & Macedon Ranges

This European lavender farm with Highland cows is Melbourne’s cutest day trip

Australia

A Snow Moon is rising over Australia this weekend – here’s where to spot it

On Sunday 1 February, a Snow Moon will shine above Australia. We've rounded up the best spots to see this extra-bright full moon in every state.

New England

This cosy cabin in rural NSW is among the world’s 10 most-loved Airbnbs

This scroll-stopping hut overlooking NSW’s Liverpool Plains has snagged a spot on Airbnbs' 2025 list of most-loved rentals.