Solo Travel Does Not Have to Mean Doing Everything Alone

Solo South Australia Notes #2

Welcome to the second edition of Solo South Australia Notes, where I share simple, practical tips for people who are thinking about travelling solo, especially here in South Australia.

In the first edition, I wrote about starting with a destination that feels easy, not intimidating. If you missed it, you can read the first Solo South Australia Notes article on our website blog.

This week’s tip follows on beautifully from that idea.

Solo Travel Tip #2: Solo travel does not have to mean doing everything alone

When people think about travelling solo, they often imagine themselves doing every part of the journey completely on their own.

Planning alone.

Arriving alone.

Eating alone.

Finding their way around alone.

Making every decision alone.

But solo travel does not have to look like that.

For many people, the appeal of solo travel is not necessarily being alone all the time. It is having the freedom to choose a trip for yourself, travel in your own room, follow your own interests and not have to wait for someone else to be ready before you say yes.

That is very different from wanting to feel isolated.

In fact, some of the happiest solo travellers I meet are people who love having their own space, but also enjoy sharing parts of the journey with others. They like having a conversation over lunch, meeting like-minded travellers, being looked after by a local guide and knowing that someone else has taken care of the day’s details.

That is one of the reasons small-group touring can work so well for solo travellers.

You can still arrive as yourself, travel independently and have your own private space at the end of the day. But during the day, you have company, conversation, support and shared experiences.

A recent Adelaide Hills tour reminded me of this. The guests had all booked as solo travellers, but by the end of the day they were enjoying wine, scenery, laughter and conversation together.

Nobody had to organise the day. Nobody had to drive. Nobody had to sit on their own wondering where to go next.

They could simply enjoy being here.

That, to me, is the sweet spot of solo travel.

Freedom, without loneliness.

Independence, without pressure.

Your own room, your own choice, your own adventure, but with the comfort of knowing you are not doing it all by yourself.

A recent Adelaide Hills tour with solo travellers enjoying a relaxed day of food, scenery and good company.

Why South Australia works so well for solo travellers

South Australia is a wonderful place for this style of travel because so many of our best experiences are even better when they are shared in a relaxed way.

A gourmet platter lunch in a wine region, a wildlife encounter on Kangaroo Island, a slow wander through Hahndorf, a coastal stop at Port Elliot or a visit to a local producer all feel more enjoyable when you can simply arrive, relax and let the day unfold.

You do not need to hire a car, work out the route, check opening times or worry about how far away everything is.

You can just be part of the day.

Adelaide also makes a gentle starting point. It is compact, welcoming and easy to settle into, with beautiful regions close enough to explore without needing to feel rushed. From the city, you can experience the Adelaide Hills, McLaren Vale, the Barossa Valley, Victor Harbor, Kangaroo Island and more.

For a solo traveller, that combination of ease, variety and comfort can make all the difference.

Solo travel does not have to mean doing everything alone. Join us to discover why small-group touring in South Australia can offer freedom, comfort, company and support for solo travellers.

A note about Solo South Australia

This is exactly why I created Solo South Australia.

It is designed for solo travellers who want to experience South Australia with the comfort of being fully looked after. Each guest has their own private hotel room, personally escorted airport transfers, carefully planned days out, beautiful food and wine experiences, Kangaroo Island, the Adelaide Hills, McLaren Vale, Barossa, Victor Harbor and more.

Interest in Solo South Australia has been very encouraging, and it has been lovely to hear from so many people who are thinking about travelling solo but would still like the comfort of being looked after.

Places are limited to a maximum of 8 guests on each departure, and there are currently still some spots available on both the November 2026 and February 2027 tours. There is also a growing registration of interest list for future departures.

If this is something you have been thinking about, you are very welcome to view the tour details, register your interest or ask any questions.

Final thought

You do not have to wait for someone else to come with you.

But you also do not have to do it all alone.

Solo travel can still include support, comfort, conversation and shared experiences.

And sometimes, that is exactly what makes it so special.

All the best,

Liz