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.

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Australia is the world’s best country for camping – here’s why

A study has confirmed what we always suspected...

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These 3 Aussie places stole the spotlight on Condé Nast’s 2025 list

Australia proves to be hot on Condé Nast's annual list...

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Australia’s first indoor snow resort is coming – here’s what we know

Thanks to Australia’s first indoor snow resort, you’ll be able to hit the slopes year-round…

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You can find Australia’s best coffee in this surprising city

Australia takes its coffee very seriously. But which city has the best? A new study put the controversial question to the test, with surprising results...

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Qantas frequent flyers targeted in email scam

Qantas frequent flyers are being targeted by a scam email. Here's what you need to know.

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AllTrails reveals the 5 most popular hikes in Australia

The app has just dropped its yearly wrap of Aussie hiking habits in 2024, including the most popular tracks. Here's what the stats revealed.

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Here’s how to hack your leave in 2025 (and where to go)

Get that OOO email ready – here’s how to best use your annual leave to hack your way to an extended break this year.

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Australia nabs the top two spots on Lonely Planet’s best beaches list

Australia reigns supreme on Lonely Planet's best beaches list for 2025, thanks to these two unexpected winners...

Aerial View of a 4WD driving on Lucky Bay, Esperance

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Australia’s most beloved road trip routes revealed

The great Aussie road trip is a classic. But with the cost of living steeply escalating, thrifty travellers are swapping far-flung vacations for the wide-open road. Here’s where they’re headed.