Cradle Mountain, Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, Tasmania © Jason Charles Hill/Tourism Tasmania
7 enriching solo holidays in Australia
Take self-care to new heights with these enriching nature, wellness and adventure experiences perfect for solo travel in Australia.
Cross the country by train
Cross the country by train
As far as solo journeys go, there’s an idyllic pull to seeing distinctive Aussie landscapes roll by your train window. For the three days you’re aboard The Ghan, you’ll cross our country from the hills of South Australia, through the rugged Red Centre and right up to the lush tropics of the Top End. Don’t miss the chance to alight for whistlestop tours of Alice Springs and Katherine along the way.
Soak in Uluru's art and culture
Soak in Uluru's art and culture
A solo trip to Uluru is not only an epic nature escape, but a moving journey through more than 30,000 years of Aṉangu culture. Beeline for the Cultural Centre in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, where you’ll find two galleries, a cafe and knowledgeable rangers who can help unlock the best of the World Heritage site. Come evening, join the Sounds of Silence dinner experience where you'll dine with new mates under the stars with Uluṟu as the backdrop.
Reset with a hinterland wellness retreat
Reset with a hinterland wellness retreat
Sometimes an escape to nature for a whole-body reset is exactly what a solo getaway calls for. The Gold Coast is a renowned wellness destination, and two standout all-inclusive offerings are nestled in its leafy hinterlands. For cutting-edge treatments like cryotherapy and oxygen chambers in a zen setting, book in at Eden Health Retreat. For a balance of activities from relaxing yoga to adventurous hikes, unwind at Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat.
Hike the Tasmanian wilds
Hike the Tasmanian wilds
An incredible way to see the Tassie landscape in all its diverse splendour is to hit some of the 880 walking trails. For solo day adventures there’s the Organ Pipes at kunanyu/Mt Wellington in Hobart, Wineglass Bay in Freycinet National Park or the walk from Narcissus Hut along Lake St Clair. To try your hand at a multi-day adventure, join the Tasmanian Walking Company for the Bay of Fires Signature Walk, Three Capes Adventure Walk or Bruny Island Long Weekend.
Cruise the Kimberley’s ancient coastline
Cruise the Kimberley’s ancient coastline
Recline on the deck of a luxury vessel as two billion years of natural history pass you by during a multi-day cruise along the Kimberley Coast. You’ll not only sail past pristine waterfalls and towering red cliffs, but also jump ashore to explore deserted beaches, remote reefs and Aboriginal rock art. Many great tour companies operate during the dry season (April to October) departing from Broome, Wyndham and Darwin.
Explore Canberra’s cultural offering
Explore Canberra’s cultural offering
For some, the perfect recipe for a solo holiday is a city break packed full of art, culture, history and great food. An incredible collection of museums, galleries and theatres populate the culture scene of Canberra, including the National Gallery of Australia which houses the world’s largest collection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art. The city also boats a chic dining offering, and an illustrious hot air ballooning community which hits its peak at the annual Canberra Balloon Spectacular.
