Kellie Floyd

Freelance Travel & Lifestyle Writer

Australia

Kellie Floyd is a freelance writer with a deep curiosity for cultures and lands. She feels right at home in her hiking boots and firmly believes in the educational power of travel (for all ages!)

Her work has been published in The Age / Sydney Morning Herald, Australian Traveller, Escape, Explore, Sunday Life, International Traveller, Luxury Travel Gardening Australia, Broadsheet, Sustainable Guides, Grass Roots, Out & About with Kids and We Are Explorers. Kellie is a member of the Australian Society of Travel Writers, Australia's peak body for travel media.

Kellie is also a marketing and communications consultant, bringing clarity to messaging for her clients as well as a Sessional Academic at a Melbourne University, in undergraduate marketing and communications subjects.


She has a Masters of Arts (Writing), a Post Graduate Certificate in Management and a Bachelor of Social Science (Media & Marketing).

Portfolio

MOST RECENT

AUSTRALIA

Escape
08/17/2025
Launceston 101

Kellie Floyd uncovers the locals' favourite spots in Tasmania's second largest city

Gardening Australia Magazine
06/10/2025
Beyond the vines

Just a one-hour drive east of Melbourne, the Yarra Valley may be famous for its wineries but it's also home to some outstanding gardens.

Sunday Life (The Age / SMH)
02/16/2025
Journey of a Lifetime

The loss of her father lured Sophia Brammer into taking an emotional trek with some surprising twists, as she tells Kellie Floyd.

New Zealand Herald
02/11/2025
Love Is In The Air

It turns out, love doesn’t always stick to schedule, and that a little unexpected delay can lead to something truly unforgettable.

Grass Roots Magazine
06/03/2024
Sustainable at home, sustainable on the go: Your guide to environmentally friendly travel

Embracing a sustainable lifestyle involves more than just the choices we make at home; it extends into how we navigate the world. When we travel, however, it's easy to shift into 'holiday mode' and overlook the sustainable principles we are conscious of at home.Whether you're setting off on an adventure or seeking a peaceful retreat, here are some practical tips to help you stay green.

EUROPE

NZ Herald
01/16/2024
Visit the world’s most northern destination - Svalbard

How is it possible to feel both freezing and warm at the same time? My toes are frozen, begging for an extra layer of woollen socks. My fingers, cocooned in polar-climate mittens, throb with the biting chill. The crisp air stings my bare face.

Sunday Life (The Age / SMH)
07/14/2024
Exchange Rate

Leaving home at 15 was Mum’s idea. I must have sensed it would be formative as I still remember her words, even now at 41. “I’d love you to join the school’s German exchange.” Neither she nor I foresaw how profoundly it would shape my life.

Mont Adventure Equipment
06/01/2023
One Jacket with Legendary Status

Written by Kellie Floyd I've been on many travel journeys, across various terrain and this has led me to recognise the legendary status a piece of clothing can gain.

ASIA

Food and Wine

OPINION

LIFESTYLE

Grass Roots
12/07/2023
Make Christmas Green

It’s hard to ignore the aftermath of Christmas – torn wrapping paper piles up higher than the presents themselves, discarded gifts that lose their novelty quickly and get bro- ken, plastic Christmas decorations, often designed for just one season of use.

MamaMag
01/01/2019
Eyes on You

Whilst it is second nature to throw a pair on sunnies on when we leave the house, how often do you stop and consider the eyes of your children?