Solo Travel Australia

Australia Solo Travel Guide

Solo travel and Australia go together like frosty beers and salty snacks. Travelling alone in Australia is a rite of passage for many, and with good reason. Being hugely popular among backpackers makes it one of the easiest places to discover on your own. We pulled together some of the lesser known things about solo travel in Australia, from tips courtesy of local hosts to expert blog posts and everything you need to know about travelling around the country. Be inspired by some guest reviews and choose from one of our top host picks.

Jo and Gill tell us about their homestay in Melbourne

Get to know Australia

We’ve done the research, spoken to the pros and put pen to paper to gather what we believe to be the most important information about visiting Australia. Where and when to go, what to eat and drink and more.

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Written by Claire Sweeney
Destinations • Oceania

Travel Australia: must see stop offs on the south east coast

Australia’s south-east coast offers national parks, golden beaches, cosmopolitan cities, fine wine and a sun-soaked climate. Driving direct from Brisbane to Adelaide inland takes around 21 hours (2,000km). Driving along…

Written by Colm Hanratty
Destinations • Oceania

10 insider travel tips for Australia

Australia has a special place in my heart because, among other things, it’s the first country I travelled independently both to, and around. During my time there, I picked up lots of insider travel tips for Australia. Here are 10 of them…

Written by Mary Plunkett
Destinations • Oceania

18 Images that prove that Australia is the most beautiful country in the world

Australia is a country that is made for anyone with feelings of wanderlust. Impeccable coastlines, charming cities and breath-taking landscapes, the immense country is a must on anyone's travel bucket list. Not convinced that...

Written by Mary Plunkett
Guest Stories

City living Down Under with Snap Gap winner Denae in Sydney

Competition winner Denae has been travelling the world and staying in homestays. See what she made of her trip to Sydney, staying in Elizabeth Bay and Bondi.

Local Travel Tips

Secret Australia tips from those who know it best.

Guest Review

Wendy

My stay with Jo & Gil was very comfortable, plenty if room & lovely & clean! Jo & Gil were really helpful with directions and ideas. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend a stay with them, will probably stay again myself. Close to all facilities.

Wendy stayed in South Melbourne, Melbourne with Jo & Gil

Guest Review

Rachel

This was my first homestay experience and it couldn't have been a better one. The room was very comfortable, and Geoff and his wife were welcoming and extremely helpful with the practicalities of arriving in a new city (maps/public transport advice etc). I would not hesitate to recommend this homestay to others.

Rachel stayed in Goodwood , Adelaide with Geoff

Guest Review

Ramona

I had a wonderful time at Althea’s & Shaun’s lovely home! The house was always very clean and tidy. I shared the bathroom, living room and kitchen with a second guest who stayed in the blue room. That was never a problem because the rooms are really big. The kitchen was well equipped and perfect to prepare several meals. It is very easy to g...

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Ramona stayed in Longueville, Lane Cove with Althea

Guest Review

Anne

This was my first Home Stay and I loved the experience. Staying at Jilly's place at Merrimac has given me a different perspective of the Gold Coast. Only 12 minutes to Pacific Fair (the major shopping Centre) and Beaches or 50 minutes to Byron Bay it was always rewarding to come home at the end of the day to the peace, calm & tranquility of t...

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Anne stayed in Merrimac, Gold Coast with Jilly

Guest Review

Tommi

I had a really great stay in Perth. You can read all the reviews and they are all true. The house was great with nice views to Swan river. And the hosts Anna-Marie and JB really made me feel I'm at home with my close friends. I got breakfasts and sometimes we had together evenings and even dinners. If you want to feel true Australian hospitality...

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Tommi stayed in Alfred Cove, Perth with Anna Marie

Guest Review

Imke

I had a wonderful stay! Christine and her family were so kind and helpful. I really felt at home. The room itself was great, too. All really new and an own bathroom which is really nice. The house is close to the city, either by bus or ferry which was awesome too! Would definitely come back :)

Imke stayed in Balmain, Sydney with Christine

Top Australia hosts

These hosts are our favourite. They offer something above and beyond and love hosting guests. Check out Jo & Gil in Melbourne, Marianne in Sydney, Jilly in Gold Coast and Kraig & Simone in Cairns.

Jo & Gil

Melbourne
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Marianne

Sydney
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Kraig & Simone

Holloways beach
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Jilly

Gold Coast
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Travel bloggers have their say

Don’t just take our word for it. See what some of best travel writers have to say about their Australia adventures.

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Written by Claire Sweeney
Destinations • Oceania

Finding a home away from home in Melbourne

Finnish Travel blogger Satu flew over to Melbourne for a quick visit during her two-month trip to New Zealand and stayed, for the first time with Homestay...

Written by Colm Hanratty
Destinations • Oceania

Five Vietnamese restaurants in Melbourne to try

If you fancy a 'pho' while in Melbourne, head to Victoria Street in Richmond to sample the best Vietnamese food on offer in this cool and funky city.

Written by Guest Blogger: Katie Bell
Destinations • Oceania

Catch the best of Manly in one perfect weekend

Ever since I first lived in Sydney over ten years ago I have loved Manly. It epitomises the beach culture that makes Sydney such a fantastic city to live in and where else in the world can you commute to work by ferry through one of the most scenic harbours in the world?

Written by Colm Hanratty

How to Experience the Best of Sydney in One Day

If you’re making your way to Australia’s most famous city and your time is limited, this dawn (well, almost) till dusk guide should help you get the most out of one day.

Homestays in Australia

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