Australian Holidays and Travel Guide

Emily Murphy

Email & Social Editor

Emily Murphy is Australian Traveller's Email & Social Editor, and in her time 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? Tasmania and The Kimberley.

Australia

A double meteor shower is about to light up Australian skies, but there’s a catch

Two separate meteor showers are set to peak on the very same night this year. The catch? A very bright moon might crash the party.

Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef accommodation aerial shot

Coral Coast and Ningaloo

Ningaloo’s most exclusive stay offers $1000 off flights this whale shark season

For a limited time, this wild, exclusive slice of coral paradise on Australia's west coast is paying you $1000 to visit.

the aurora australis (southern lights) from Southern Ocean Lodge

Australia

These luxury lodges give you a front-row seat to the sky’s greatest light show

The hottest new accommodation amenity is 400 light-years away – and it might be the most compelling reason yet to book a holiday this season.

William Creek Hotel outback pub exterior with Cessna plane out front

Australia

The outback pub crawl that comes with a window seat over Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre

Four legendary outback pubs, one ancient salt lake full of water, and now someone's built a pub crawl around it.

Mona library Phrontisterion children's library

Hobart

Mona’s new library opens with a First Folio, a Bowie manuscript, a children’s cave and no fixed order

David Walsh's library is many things. Conventional isn't one of them. Meet Phrontisterion.

Virgin Australia just dropped $145 flights to the NT – but you’ve only got 1 week to book

Winter got you down? Virgin Australia might just have the cure, and it costs less than your weekly grocery shop.

Dogs and farmer at The Truffle Farm, Tasmania

TAS

Tasmania’s best winter afternoon involves a firepit, truffles and a very good boy

Douglas wanted tummy scratches. George found the truffles. Both were 10/10.

Couple walking through vineyard in Stanthorpe, Queensland

QLD

Queensland’s wine country just beat the Whitsundays to become the state’s top town

A cool-climate Granite Belt town known for pinot noir and apple orchards has claimed Queensland's most coveted tourism crown.

Sydney

First flights from Western Sydney’s new airport go on sale

Western Sydney International Airport will open on 25 October 2026, with Jetstar the first airline off the blocks – and tickets are on sale today.