Australian Holidays and Travel Guide

Elizabeth Whitehead

Travel Journalist

Elizabeth Whitehead is a writer obsessed with all things culture; doesn't matter if it's pop culture or cultures of the world. She graduated with a degree in History from the University of Sydney (after dropping out from Maths). Her bylines span AFAR, Lonely Planet, ELLE, Harper's BAZAAR and Refinery 29. Her work for Australian Traveller was shortlisted for single article of the year at the Mumbrella Publishing Awards 2024. She is very lucky in thrifting, very unlucky in UNO.

Australia

You can score a flight for just 1 point at Virgin’s Velocity pop up

Most of us spend months or years eagerly collecting airline points in hopes of cashing them in for our dream flight. But for one day only – Virgin is giving Velocity members the chance to redeem a slew of prizes in exchange for just one Virgin Velocity point.

Cradle Mountain

Cradle Mountain National Park scores new luxury accommodation

Two new luxury retreats have opened in Cradle Mountain National Park. Here's what we know so far.

Sydney

This new Hawkesbury River walk is the ultimate Sydney day trip

A new boardwalk that's opened in Brooklyn is just the latest reason to visit Sydney's northernmost reaches.

Australia

Saddle up: ‘Cowboy core’ is taking over travel in Australia

Travellers are getting in the saddle in search of 'cowboy core' vacations. We break down the trend here, as well as how you can experience a slice of stockman life. Giddy up.

The dreamiest hiking tours in WA have been revealed

The annual Dream Collective list features up-and-coming small group hiking tours.

Sydney

NSW‘s largest cherry blossom festival is the largest in the southern hemisphere

Japan may be famous for its cherry blossom-lined streets. But Sydney is home to the largest cherry blossom festival in the southern hemisphere, and it's about to come into full bloom.

Václav Fiala, 'Universum', Sculpture Forest Snowy Valleys

Snowy Mountains

This NSW sculpture trail is at its most magical in the snow

You're probably familiar with Sculpture by the Sea, but this snow-dusted sculpture trail by the same team is well worth a look.

Night sky with stars and milky way during the Delta Aquariids meteor shower

Australia

A dazzling meteor shower is about to light up Australian skies

You may not be familiar with comet 96P/Machholz. But you'll want to be familiar with the epic meteor shower it's set to cause this month.

VIC

Iconic Aussie dairy brand opens first-ever cheese cafe

A cafe centred around cheese? Say less.