What are the best regions in Australia for solo guided tours?

The East Coast and Red Centre draw many solo travelers each year. From Brisbane to Cairns the East Coast route lets you meet others at places like Airlie Beach and the Whitsunday Islands. The Red Centre near Uluru helps you connect with Aboriginal culture and fellow travelers. Places to stay like Flynn Hotel Cairns and the semi-permanent camps at Kings Canyon make it easy to meet people. A TourRadar traveler noted: "The tour met all my expectations and more with fellow travelers making the experience wonderfully enjoyable."

What is the typical ratio of solo travelers on guided tours in Australia?

Most Australia tours see between 70-87% solo travelers. The Sydney to Brisbane Adventure stands out with 87% of bookings coming from people traveling alone creating a friendly social setting. A TourRadar traveler shared: "From day one I was able to see sights and take part in experiences of a lifetime... Having this trip be suited for all ages I learned so much about other people's lives and own travel stories."

How do accommodation arrangements work for solo travelers on Australian tours?

You'll usually share a twin room at hotels like Holiday Inn Potts Point in Sydney or Potshot Hotel Resort in Exmouth. Want your own space? Single rooms are available on most tours for an extra cost. During camping segments like at Kings Creek Station near Uluru you'll likely share a tent with another traveler of your gender. A TourRadar traveler confirms: "The shared accommodation was in mixed dorms which was absolutely fine all had comfortable beds hot water & AC."

What's the best time of year for solo travelers to join Australian tours?

Each region has its peak times. The Red Centre gets busy from April through June when temperatures are mild. East Coast tours run year-round but see more travelers from July to December. Some tours like the Perth to Exmouth Explorer welcome visitors throughout the year with a slight uptick from October through December. These patterns affect both the group mix and available activities.

What activities help solo travelers connect with others in the group?

Group activities bring people together naturally. You'll meet others while snorkeling the Great Barrier Reef seeing wildlife at places like Wildlife Wonders in Apollo Bay or sharing meals. As one TourRadar traveler said: "The group activities like the Whitsundays cruise and K'gari (Fraser Island) 4WD tour were perfect for getting to know fellow travelers while experiencing amazing destinations together."

How much free time do solo travelers get on Australian tours?

Tours mix guided activities with time to explore on your own. In Byron Bay you might go kayaking with the group in the morning then spend the afternoon at the beach or walking around town. Cairns offers optional activities like bungy jumping or time to relax. A TourRadar traveler noted: "There was a good mix of organized activities and free time to explore on your own or with new friends from the group."

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Solo-ish Australia
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Melbourne, Uluru, Kings Canyon, Alice Springs, Sydney,Cairns+1 more
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Australia: North Queensland Adventure
2.7 (3 traveler reviews)
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Airlie Beach, Townsville, Magnetic Island, Cairns
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up to 35 year olds
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Great Barrier ReefEast AustraliaSouth East QueenslandQueensland+3 more
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Australia: North Queensland Adventure (Sailing)
2.7 (3 traveler reviews)
"The tour was excellent. 5/5 to him."
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Airlie Beach, Whitsunday Islands, Townsville,Magnetic Island,Cairns+2 more
Age Range
18 to 35 year olds
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Great Barrier ReefEast AustraliaSouth East QueenslandQueensland+3 more
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10-Day Adelaide to Perth Private Tour
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10-Day Perth to Adelaide Private Tour
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Perth, Margaret River, Walpole, Denmark, Albany, Esperance,Cape Le Grand National Park,Nullarbor National Park,Head of Bight,Baird Bay,Coffin Bay,Port Lincoln,Adelaide+7 more
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Darwin to Broome Outback
4.4 (22 traveler reviews)
"The trip far exceeded my expectations. The food was basic but sustaining, bus comfortable with air-con."
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Darwin, Katherine River Gorge, Lake Argyle, Kununurra,Purnululu National Park,Bungle Bungle National Park,El Questro,Manning Gorge,Windjana Gorge National Park,Tunnel Creek National Park,Broome+7 more
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Best of Perth, Margaret River & Rottnest Island (from Perth to Fremantle)
4.0 (1 traveler review)
"It was great opportunity to meet people from different parts of Australia and from overseas in the group on the tour."
Tatyana, traveled in April
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15 to 99 year olds
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Sydney to Brisbane – 8 Day Boutique Tour
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30 to 90 year olds
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Brisbane to Daintree Rainforest - 9 Day Boutique Tour
4.4 (5 traveler reviews)
"Very good overview of what Queensland can offer, spectacular views."
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Brisbane, Airlie Beach, Whitsunday Islands, Mission Beach,Atherton,Cairns,Great Barrier Reef,Kuranda,Port Douglas,Mossman Gorge,Daintree National Park,Cape Tribulation+8 more
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Great Barrier ReefEast AustraliaSouth East QueenslandQueensland+3 more
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Brisbane to Cairns - 7 Day Boutique Tour
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Brisbane, Airlie Beach, Whitsunday Islands, Mission Beach,Atherton,Cairns,Great Barrier Reef+3 more
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Australia’s West Coast & Ningaloo Reef – 8 Day Boutique Comfort Tour
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"Very enjoyable. Would have liked to stay over in Coral Bay and seen more of the Reef."
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Perth, Geraldton, Kalbarri, Monkey Mia Reserve, Carnarvon,Coral Bay,Exmouth+2 more
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10-Day Australia Starter Package - Private
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"Hotel locations was perfect near city center, hotel is clean and perfect."
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Melbourne, Sydney, Cairns
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up to 70 year olds
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Great Barrier ReefEast Australia+1 more
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Broome to the Bungle Bungles
5.0 (3 traveler reviews)
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Broome, Geikie Gorge National Park, Fitzroy Crossing,Halls Creek,Purnululu National Park,Tunnel Creek National Park,Windjana Gorge National Park+4 more
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12 to 99 year olds
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Aussie Icons - Sydney, Cairns & Melbourne
4.2 (9 traveler reviews)
"Over all very nicely organized and selected tours."
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Sydney, Blue Mountains, Cairns, Daintree National Park,Great Barrier Reef,Melbourne,Great Ocean Road,Apollo Bay+4 more
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8 to 79 year olds
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Great Barrier ReefEast Australia+1 more
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Australia and New Zealand Travel Company
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Wild Kimberley Overland (10 destinations)
5.0 (1 traveler review)
"Fabulous loop trip around the Kimberly region. The food was plentiful and fresh."
Michael, traveled in August
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Broome, Tunnel Creek National Park, King Leopold Ranges,Manning Gorge,El Questro,Lake Argyle,Purnululu National Park,Bungle Bungle National Park,Fitzroy Crossing+6 more
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12 to 99 year olds
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