Thread: Would you travel solo to remote places?

Most remote places have lots of others doing the same, did the GunBarrel last year solo, and was going to do the Simpson but the planets didnt aline.
Trip prep is the key, good coms with backup is essential
cheers
blaze

i would if i was in that situation probably would be alot more steady and careful though

Due to the amount of traffic to places like the Cape or the regular routes across the Simpson, I wouldn't consider them 'remote' any longer and therefore would not have a problem travelling alone. It's a different matter however if you intend getting off the beaten track a bit such as the lesser visited areas of the Cape or Simpson (Madigan Line etc.)

Trips are far more memorable and enjoyable though when travelling with a group of good friends.

The most important thing is to be well prepared and as self sufficient as possible.

Its cheaper to have your mate tow you out should something break rather than trying to organise a tow truck (assuming one can even get to you).

Hey Mowermen, I'd have to say that travelling alone these days is never really travelling alone. You will always meet people on the way who are heading in the same direction and doing similar things. BBlaze is right being well prepared and self sufficient is important but if you have a desire to explore this great country of ours then setup properly and just go. If you want to get a travel buddy try some of the back packer web sites they're always visitors looking for transport just don't expect them to pay for much .
Mate, 1988 i drove a sigma sedan to the Jardine in the cape by myself and i met people on that trip who are still friends today.
I would strongly recommend a sat phone these days however LOL.

Places like the cape , at the height of the season I would have no hesitation travelling solo, there's usually masses of people around.

The Simpson is similar (maybe slightly less), but route dependent, the French line is fairly heavily travelled especially during school holidays. WAA line is less travelled but should still have reasonably frequent traffic.

I did the Simpson solo in 2000 after friends had mechanical issues and pulled out mid trip. We held at Dalhousie because it was unseasonably warm (43deg) when we arrived, until a change passed through and then headed off.

Doing the Cape earlier this year you would be hard pressed to say you did it solo, there was that many other 4WDs around.

Having said all that doing it with good company, is certainly my preferred option. Some trips though should not be attempted solo (ie Madigan line)

Edit : Should have waited a few more minutes Roger said it almost word for word.



Martyn

Me, I'd love to.
I love being out bush on my own in a Man Vs Wild sort of way.

We nearly always travel solo and yes, there are still spots in Australia where you can go for a week and not get disturbed, although this is getting more difficult.

Erich