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

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.

VIC

Iconic Aussie dairy brand opens first-ever cheese cafe

A cafe centred around cheese? Say less.

Geelong

This artisan butter factory has just opened a ‘butter cellar door’

Calling all dairy enthusiasts: this butter tasting room is like a wine cellar door — but for butter.

Australia

This whale spotting event happens once a year – and it’s this weekend

The annual whale census is taking place, and it's down to whale enthusiasts to help track the count. Are you in?

Sydney

Sydney’s next total solar eclipse will be its last for 800 years

An impending total solar eclipse is passing directly over Sydney. It'll be the last one for 800 years.

QLD

This winter strawberry trail is ripe for the picking

Berries in winter? This Queensland strawberry trail shatters the myth that this fine fruit is just for summer.