Solo Travel in South Australia

Solo travel in South Australia

In South Australia, there’s room to roam and room to connect. The welcome starts the moment you arrive, with locals making you feel part of the place.

Market stallholders share local samples and greet you by name, while bartenders pour local drops and swap stories across the front bar.

Solo travel doesn’t mean you’re alone. Join a tour through dusty red tracks and open skies, stroll past sun-warmed vineyards with new friends or slow down and share a quiet moment with a passing kangaroo. Here, there’s space — real space — to just be you. South Australia is proudly LGBTQIA+ friendly (with a growing number of tour operators having an official Welcome With Pride accreditation) and is inclusive of travellers with disabilities.

In a place so connected, it’s the kind of trip that tops up your cup.

Finding your Rhythm in South Australia

In South Australia, we don’t rush you – even your arrival feels unhurried. Flying into Adelaide is easy and hiring a car is straightforward. It makes us one of the best cities for solo travel.

Our weather’s kind, too — plenty of sunshine, mild seasons and reasons to get outside under wide-open skies.

It’s in our South Australian nature to share, to swap stories and celebrate what we create — so there’s plenty to see and do all year round. Explore what’s on, from live music spilling out of bars tucked into backstreets, to wine events where you might share a glass on the back of a winemaker’s ute.

You’ll find comfort knowing everything you need is here — including reliable, accessible health care if you ever need it. It’s a quiet reassurance that lets you settle in with ease.

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Guides to solo travel in South Australia

You might be travelling solo, but these guides are like a local handing you a folded map with their favourite spots scribbled on. From beaches to brunch tables, they’ll help you find the flavours, moments and places that will fill your cup.

Solo travel tours and experiences

There’s something special about seeing a place through someone else’s eyes. These solo travel tours and experiences come with a local by your side — someone who knows the good spots and the great stories — and offer a chance to meet a few new faces along the way.

Taste our local food and drink

From the first sip of perfectly roasted coffee to sun-drenched cellar doors and late-night pizza slices, there’s plenty of places to enjoy our local produce. In South Australia, flavour is just another way we tell stories.

Best accommodation for solo travellers in South Australia

Wake to soft light filtering through your window, a quiet space that feels completely yours — safe, welcoming and unhurried. Whether you want to disappear into a book beneath endless outback skies, or find a friendly nod in a communal lounge in our CBD, South Australia’s solo travel stays give you room to be exactly who you are.

Working Holiday In South Australia

Whether you’re on a working holiday or just imagining a longer stay, South Australia has a way to welcome you in.

If you're on a working holiday, we’ve put together a helpful guide to finding job opportunities across the region. But if you’re not on a work visa and still want to stay a little longer, consider exploring platforms like Workaway, HelpX, or Worldpackers.

These communities connect you with locals in need of a helping hand. Whether it’s tending a garden, a guesthouse, or a small project, you'll find a cozy place to stay in return. It’s a lovely way to slow down, meet people and experience South Australia more deeply and create memories you’ll be sharing back home around the dinner table.

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