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.
Brisbane Airport new CT security lanes
Australia

No more unpacking at airport security – big changes coming to all major Aussie airports

Forget fumbling for laptops, liquids and aerosols – a smoother, smarter airport experience is on its way.

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Escape Bathhouse Chatswood Sydney
Sydney

A serene new luxury bathhouse has opened in Sydney’s north

From the team behind Sierra Escape Mudgee, this serene new bathhouse promises a restorative blend of heat, cold and calm.

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Tasmanian Walking Company Kangaroo Island Signature Walk Day 2 Rocky River Walk
Australia

2 new walks join Australia’s most exclusive hiking collection

The Great Walks of Australia just got greater.

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Aerial shot of The Blowhole Lookout – Poombeeyt Koontapool on the Great Ocean Road
Great Ocean Road

A whale of a view: The Great Ocean Road’s newest lookout revealed

The Blowhole Lookout – Poombeeyt Koontapool – has officially opened, bringing a breathtaking new way to experience Victoria’s Shipwreck Coast.

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People enjoying a sunset surf at Mollymook, South Coast, NSW
Australia

Slow down in Australia’s most charming little towns

New research reveals Aussies are swapping packed itineraries for peaceful small-town escapes.

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A composite photo created by combing 44 phots that have been oriented to match the star position and show how meteor showers originate from the same point relative to the stars. These meteors were part of the Geminids meteor shower. The midground is an evergreen forest as a silhouette.
Thredbo

Hike Australia’s highest peak under the Geminids meteor shower this summer

This once-a-year night hike in Thredbo takes you to the summit of Mt Kosciuszko.

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Mountain biker, Devines Hill, Dharug National Park
Central Coast

The epic 86km ride that blends bush, history and big views

Swap city streets for sandstone culverts, convict carvings and bush solitude on this legendary mountain bike ride from Wisemans Ferry.

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The Gidley burger
Australia

3 Australian burgers just ranked among the world’s best

The local burger joints have made it onto the World’s 25 Best Burgers list for 2025, cementing Australia’s spot on the global stage.

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Illumina Light Show on K'gari (formerly Fraser Island), K'gari Illumina
K'gari

K’gari’s Illumina light show is one visual spectacle you need to see

Discover K'gari's light and sound show from the creative genius behind Uluṟu’s Wintjiri Wiu.

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