AuthorsEmily MurphyE

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.
Port Fairy Riverside Walk on the Great Ocean Road
Port Fairy

Australia’s best festival town is hiding at the end of the Great Ocean Road

Port Fairy is the festival town that has no off-season.

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view of Sydney Harbour from Canvas restaurant at MCA
Sydney

60 of the best restaurants in Sydney for 2026

We’ve scoured the city to find the best Sydney restaurants to put on your radar in 2026.

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Chocolate Experience at Cadbury Chocolate Central
Hobart

Tasmania is getting a $150 million chocolate wonderland

Forget Willy Wonka. The real thing is coming to Hobart.

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Jetstar Aircraft departing Adelaide
Australia

Jetstar to cover the cost of your return flight across 80 routes – for the next 48 hours only

Fares start at $64, and with cost-of-living still biting, the timing couldn't be better.

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Qantas planes sitting together at airport
Australia

Which Qantas flights have been cut? Inside the airline’s extended schedule changes

Qantas has extended its domestic flight cuts for another three months and doubled down on Europe as Middle East conflict sends jet fuel costs soaring. 

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Aerial shot of tables at Golden Avenue in Brisbane
Australia

Australia has 3 of the world’s best new restaurants, according to Condé Nast

Restaurants in Byron, Melbourne and Brisbane have made Condé Nast Traveller's 2026 Hot List – here's what makes each one worth the trip.

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NSW’s 10 most visited national parks revealed
NSW

NSW’s 10 most visited national parks revealed

These are the 10 national parks travellers just can't get enough of.

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Dark Side of Wine De Bortoli Rutherglen Estate
VIC

The after-dark wine festival with a secret cinema, murder mystery and stargazing

Rutherglen's most immersive winter festival is back – and it only gets better after dark.

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Lyrid Meteor Shower - Night astrophotography skies with light trails from streaking meteors in April.
Australia

The world’s oldest meteor shower is back – here’s how to see it in Australia

Your guide to catching the 2026 Lyrids.

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