Top 5 Activities For Solo Travelers In Australia

Australia is a haven for solo travelers, with a well trodden backpacker trail, inexpensive transport options to get around the country and some iconic sights that have to be seen to be believed.

The famous Aussie culture of sharing a few beers around the barbecue is another important reason that the country draws so many visitors, along with the amazing coastline which is where the vast majority of visitors will explore.

However, when it comes to really embracing a visit to the country, it is vital to try some of the most amazing experiences that are on offer in the country.

Scuba Diving On The Great Barrier Reef

This huge reef is over 2,000 kilometers in length, and is famous for the amazing colors of the coral and the amazingly diverse range of fish and marine life that can be spotted there. The reef has a wide variety of dive sites that range from calm and pleasant waters where beginners can get some great views of the reef through to deeper dive sites that offer challenging and spectacular dives for more experienced divers.

Cairns is one of the most popular places to dive in the Great Barrier Reef, but there are towns and cities along the Queensland coast that either offer multi-day trips or single day diving excursions to this amazing site.

Trekking On Fraser Island

Accessed from the small town of Hervey Bay north of Brisbane, Fraser Island is the world's largest sand island, and draws thousands of visitors every year, who come to enjoy the natural splendor and to see the migratory population of hunchback whales or to enjoy the excellent trekking.

There are organized groups that can offer an interesting introduction to the area and allow you to meet others as you hike, or you can travel independently and stay in the inexpensive camping grounds on the island.

The Fraser Island Great Walk is the most popular hike among visitors looking for a longer experience, with 90 kilometers of trails taking in the wonderful natural beauty of the island.

Go Surfing On The Gold Coast

If you are an experienced surfer or looking to take up the sport, the Gold Coast is a great place to go surfing, with a series of beaches patrolled by lifeguards, with great waves ranging from thrilling big consistent waves to smaller swells that are perfect for novices.

There are a series of surf schools that are ideal for the solo traveler, allowing you to combine meeting new people and locals in a surfing class with getting out into the beautiful azure waters of the region.

There are also plenty of other sites located around the Australian coast that have helped the country develop a strong surfing tradition.

The chance to take a dip in the water and swim with dolphins has long been considered to be an experience that can be life changing, and Rockingham Bay in Western Australia is a great place to enjoy this magical experience.

The dolphins are regular visitors to the coast of Western Australia, and swimmers and kayakers can often meet dolphins as they explore, but there are also organized trips that offer the best chance to swim with these majestic animals.

The protected waters of Rockingham Bay have helped the area to develop a significant population of dolphins, and the trips are available for the majority of the year.

Located in New South Wales, the Blue Mountains are one of the most beautiful inland areas of Australia, with impressive ridges and dramatic gorges that have helped to make this scenic area popular among visitors.

Taking a trip through this area in a 4WD is perfect for the solo traveler, with the small groups in each vehicle making it easy to be friendly with others on your trip, and being able to share the experience of these spectacular surroundings can often help solo travelers to make some good friends.