The Solo Traveller
Your independence, passion, and lifelong memories.
Hiking and Trekking
Hiking and trekking slow the world to walking pace. For solo travellers, these journeys are not about conquest or kilometres, but about attentiveness to landscapes, rhythms, and to the quiet recalibration that happens when each step is your own. Whether following ancient paths or modern trails, moving on foot invites a deeper, more deliberate way of meeting a place.
West Australia’s Coral Coast has released a free, downloadable Hikes and Trails Guide, making it easier than ever for visitors to choose their path. Bright red cliffs plunging into turquoise seas, ancient river gorges carved through time, and wildflowers bursting into colour – Australia's Coral Coast is made for exploring on foot.
By Geoffrey Williams | September 2025
A reflective look at sustainable walking on Queensland’s Ngaro Track and Thorsborne Trail, this piece explores how Leave No Trace principles are shaping a new chapter in low-impact hiking. With a focus on solo travel, cultural respect, and partnership with Traditional Owners, it considers what it means to walk lightly through some of Australia’s most extraordinary island landscapes.