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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.

<p>Novotel <strong>Wollongong</strong> <strong>Northbeach</strong>: <i>a seaside stay</i> with <i>breezy charm</i></p>

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach: a seaside stay with breezy charm

<p>The <i>outback wave</i> you have to see to believe</p>

The outback wave you have to see to believe

<p>20 <i>retro cinemas</i> in <strong>Australia</strong> to step back in time</p>

20 retro cinemas in Australia to step back in time

<p>UNESCO just added this <strong>WA</strong> landmark to its <i>World Heritage list</i></p>

UNESCO just added this WA landmark to its World Heritage list

<p><i>Why you need to hike to</i> <strong>Australia</strong>’s <i>highest suspension bridge</i></p>

Why you need to hike to Australia’s highest suspension bridge

<p>Falls, gorges and <i>hot springs</i> unlocked in <strong>NT</strong><strong> park</strong> expansion</p>

Falls, gorges and hot springs unlocked in NT park expansion

<p><i>This underrated</i> <strong>NSW</strong> <i>hike</i> takes you through 2 coastal <strong>national parks</strong></p>

This underrated NSW hike takes you through 2 coastal national parks

<p>The sky is the stage at <strong>Adelaide</strong>‘s <i>epic one-night-only</i> show</p>

The sky is the stage at Adelaide‘s epic one-night-only show

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.

best retro cinemas in Australia

20 retro cinemas in Australia to step back in time

From art deco icons to drive-in delights, these nostalgic cinemas across Australia prove that old-school charm never goes out of style.

People swimming in Gunlom Falls

20 natural wonders you’ve probably never heard of

The hidden natural wonders that are wowing visitors, without the crowds.

Murujuga Cultural Landscape aerial

UNESCO just added this WA landmark to its World Heritage list

It’s over 47,000 years old, more remote than Uluṟu, and finally recognised as one of the most significant cultural sites on Earth.

City Lights SomniUS by illumaphonium at Illuminate Adelaide 2025

The sky is the stage at Adelaide‘s epic one-night-only show

Illuminate Adelaide 2025 is the winter festival lighting up Australia – and this is the one show you can’t miss.

Falls, gorges and hot springs unlocked in NT park expansion

Falls, gorges and hot springs unlocked in NT park expansion

The NT government has purchased a former cattle station featuring waterfalls, hot springs and 4WD tracks.

Wave Rock in Western Australia

Outback Western Australia

The outback wave you have to see to believe

This ancient rock formation looks like a giant ocean wave frozen in time, and it’s every bit as awe-inspiring as it sounds.

Views of North Smoky Beach from Smoky Cape Lighthouse in Hat Head National Park, Arakoon

NSW North Coast

This underrated NSW hike takes you through 2 coastal national parks

This little-known coastal track is hiding in plain sight.

Spencers Creek Suspension Bridge on the Snowies Alpine Walk

Snowy Mountains

Why you need to hike to Australia’s highest suspension bridge

Australia’s highest suspension bridge is found in the Snowy Mountains, and the views are next level.

Panorama suite bath at Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach: a seaside stay with breezy charm

Beachfront bliss meets elevated comfort at this sleek coastal stay that balances location, views and refined dining in equal measure.