AuthorsEmily MurphyE

Emily Murphy

Email & Social Editor

Emily Murphy is Australian Traveller's Email & Social Editor, and in her 4+ years 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? South Australia and The Kimberley.
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.

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Florence Falls, Litchfield
NT

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.

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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.

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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.

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Jetstar plane taking off
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.

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The Big Pineapple in the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Sunshine Coast

Australia’s most famous pineapple is getting a glow-up – and it comes with a microbrewery

The Sunshine Coast's Big Pineapple just scored $5 million from the Queensland Government. Here's what's coming.

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Dunk Island Beachfront Eco Tent King
Tropical North

After 15 years, Dunk Island is finally open for overnight stays again

Is this Tropical North Queensland's most exciting new island stay?

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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

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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