Australia & the UK

Hidden spots. One map.

The waterfalls, swim holes, rock pools and beach coves most people walk straight past, with the exact location and everything you need to get there.

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Free to download, with free spots to try

25,000+downloads
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Sole Drift app showing 1,100+ hidden spots on a map of Australia — Australia1,100+ spots

Sole Drift app showing 500+ hidden spots on a map of the United Kingdom — United Kingdom500+ spots

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The map

1,600+ spots regular maps don’t show you.

Same stretch of coast, two maps. Drag the slider to see what you’ve been driving past.

1,100+in Australia
500+in the UK
NZcoming soon

The same coast on the Sole Drift map, covered in waterfalls, swim holes, beach coves and rock pools

Regular map of the coast from the Sunshine Coast to the Gold Coast, with no hidden spots shown

Pick a type of spot.

Colour-coded on the map, so you can tell them apart at a glance.

Beach coves

Sheltered sand and clear water, away from the busy beaches.

Greenfield Beach
Pedn Vounder
Fairy Cove

White sand and clear turquoise water at Greenfield Beach, Jervis Bay, NSW, Australia — Greenfield Beach

Pedn Vounder beach and turquoise water in Cornwall, UK — Pedn Vounder

Swimmer in clear turquoise water at Fairy Cove, Victoria, Australia — Fairy Cove

What one pin unlocks

Everything you need before you go.

This is the full page for Bushrangers Bay Rock Pool, exactly what you get for every spot in the app.

Clear blue rock pool under basalt cliffs at Bushrangers Bay, Mornington Peninsula

Rock Pool 5.0

Bushrangers Bay Rock Pool

Mornington Peninsula, VIC

A 2.7 km walk to a clear blue rock pool at low tide, under towering basalt cliffs.

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DifficultyModerate
Distance5.4 km return
Duration2 hours

Best time: Dec – MarWarmer weather and calmer seas.

Good to knowStrong waves and slippery rocks. Go at low tide.

Details

Parking
Toilets
2WD access
Telstra 5G
No dogs

Coordinates

-38.493649, 144.915774

5.0

Photos and reviews from members

“Crystal clear at low tide and well worth the walk. Check the tide times first!”

Blogs and social media compared with Sole Drift
What you need	Blogs & social mediaBlogs & social media	Sole DriftSole Drift App
Exact locations	A vague pin, if you’re luckyVague pins at best	Exact coordinates, one tap into MapsExact coordinates
All in one place	Ten tabs of blogs and old postsTen tabs of old blogs	1,600+ spots on one map, filtered by type1,600+ spots on one map
No clickbait	The same “hidden gems” everyone postsThe same old spots	Real hidden spots, researched by usReal hidden spots
Ad-free	Pop-ups and ads everywhereAds everywhere	No ads, and we never sell your dataZero ads or pop-ups
Reliable info	Mixed advice, often out of dateOften out of date	One researched page for every spotResearched by us
Before you go	Parking? Tides? Safe to swim?Guesswork on parking	Parking, access, tides and safety notesParking and safety notes
Time it takes	Hours of researchHours of research	A few tapsJust a few taps

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Every spot looks like this. Free spots to try.

How it works

Find it. Save it. Go.

Find

Search any town.
See what’s nearby.

Type a town and the closest spots line up, with how far away each one is.

Closest spots first
Filter by category
Works across Australia and the UK

Sole Drift app search listing the closest hidden spots to a town

Nearby

Rock PoolBushrangers Bay Rock Pool
Beach CoveFairy Cove
WaterfallTrentham Falls

Plan

Save spots into
lists for every trip.

Build a list for every road trip, then open each spot in Maps when you get there.

Unlimited lists
Add spots in one tap
Open any spot in Maps

Sole Drift app saved lists for road trips

Your lists

Great Ocean Road
Sydney to Byron
Devon to Cornwall

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25,000+downloads
Top 100Travel app on the AU App Store
10k+followers on Instagram
400k+Instagram views every month

Reviews

Made for people who hate the research.

“I thought I was good at finding hidden spots, but this map is packed with places I never even knew existed, and I’ve lived here for years!”

Freddie J.Verified member
“I used to spend hours digging through social media trying to find cool places, and half the time the info was wrong. This map made everything SO much easier!”

Harriet F.Verified member
“I can’t count how many times I’ve tried to find a ‘hidden gem’ only to end up lost. This map actually gives you the exact location!”

Sarah C.Verified member
“We just finished a three-week road trip, and this map was our best friend. We looked at the map each day and picked our next adventure!”

Zoe C.Verified member
“This is hands down the best tool for anyone who loves adventure but hates the hassle of planning. So easy, and every spot is amazing!”

Tommy T.Verified member
“So many sick locations on here! Love the members chat too, made some great friends through it!”

Cameron B.Verified member
“Before this, I’d spend hours planning, scrolling through travel blogs and outdated posts. Now, I just open the map and pick a spot.”

Sam N.Verified member
“I’ve been let down by travel blogs way too many times. This map actually delivers. It’s not just the same five places everyone posts about!”

Will F.Verified member
“Best money I’ve ever spent. If you love discovering new places but hate the research, this is a no-brainer.”

Henry A.Verified member
“This has been a godsend for my travels around Australia! It’s saved us so much time finding the best places to visit.”

Lucy S.Verified member

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Join 25,000+ explorers on the map.

Members

And it’s more than a map.

Every membership comes with partner discounts, member chats and a ranking system that rewards you for getting out there.

Member perks

Exclusive discounts from partner brands.

New partners added regularly

Hammocks & camping gear

Hammocks and blankets made from recycled bottles, easy to pack for a day by the water.

Member code••••••••
10% off
First aid kits

Australian first aid kits for hiking, camping, 4WD and remote travel.

Member code••••••••
15% off
Torches & headlamps

LED torches, headlamps and lanterns for hikes, camp nights and road trips.

Member code••••••••
10% off
Travel insurance

Travel medical cover for long trips, plus 8 weeks of free electronic theft cover.

Member code••••••••
Free theft cover
Tours & campervans

Tours, campervans and trips abroad, booked through stores along the East Coast.

Member code••••••••
5% off
Freeze-dried meals

Lightweight, high-calorie meals for hikes and camping, ready with just hot water.

Member code••••••••
15% off
Campervans & 4WDs

Roadworthy campervans and 4WDs with a warranty and a buy-back guarantee.

Member code••••••••
$100 off
Barefoot shoes

Minimalist shoes made for trails, rock hopping and travel.

Member code••••••••
20% off
Travel eSIMs

Get online the moment you land, in 200+ destinations worldwide.

Member code••••••••
15% off
More brands on the way
From camping gear to campervans, members unlock new discounts as we team up with more brands.

Member chats

Swap tips with other explorers.

Every state and region has its own chat for tips, conditions and meet-ups.

VIC chatMembers only

MiaAnyone been to Bushrangers Bay lately?
TomSaturday. Water was crystal clear!
Go at low tide, it’s unreal
MiaLegend, heading down Sunday!

Rank up

Tick off spots. Climb the ranks.

Mark a spot complete with a photo review to rank up and earn more giveaway entries.

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Newcomer0 adventures
Scout5 adventures
Explorer30 adventures
Venturer75 adventures

Jack and Poppy, the founders of Sole Drift — Jack & Poppy · Founders

Who we are

It’s just the two of us.

We got sick of spending our weekends digging through forums and old blogs to find somewhere worth the drive. So we built the map we wanted.

We’ve spent hundreds of hours researching every spot on it, and members fund the new spots, maps and features we keep adding.

Jack & Poppy, Sole Drift

Read our story

Why it’s paid

Why Sole Drift isn’t free.

Think of it like a guidebook that keeps growing. Your membership pays for the work behind every pin.

Hundreds of hours of research

So the details are right and every spot is worth the drive.
No ads. We never sell your data.

Free apps pay their bills that way. We don’t.
New spots and new maps

We keep adding spots, with New Zealand and more coming soon.
More features on the way

Members fund the app’s development, so it keeps getting better.

Monthly

For one trip

Every map, month to month.
- Unlock all countries
- Cancel anytime
Best value
Yearly

Every trip this year

Every map, for much less than monthly.
- Unlock all countries
- 1 free friend invite
- Cancel anytime
Lifetime

Pay once

One country’s map, yours for good.
- Unlock Australia or the UK
- All future updates included
- Pay once, never pay again

Every plan includes

Every hidden spot
Exact coordinates
Full spot details
Saved lists
Member chats
Partner discounts

Every membership gives back. A portion of every membership helps fund environmental projects that protect the places we love exploring.

Download the app

Try the free spots first. Prices show in the app and depend on your country’s app store. Monthly can be cancelled anytime.

FAQ

Got questions?

Anything else? Email contact@soledrift.com and one of us will get back to you.

Getting started

Can I try it before I pay?

Yes. It’s free to download and some spots are free to unlock, so you can see exactly what you get first. The rest need a membership: Monthly, Yearly or Lifetime.

Is it on iPhone and Android?

Yes. Sole Drift is on the App Store and Google Play.

Which countries are included?

Australia (1,100+ spots) and the UK (500+). New Zealand is coming soon, and we add new spots regularly.

Does it work without phone signal?

Not yet. The app needs a connection for now, and offline mode is coming in a future update. Before you head off, tap Open in Maps on the spots you’re visiting, save them in Google Maps and download the area for offline use.

Plans

What’s the difference between Monthly, Yearly and Lifetime?

Monthly and Yearly unlock every map, including new ones as they launch, and you can cancel anytime. Lifetime is a one-off payment that unlocks one country for good, with all future updates for that map.

Will I get new maps, like New Zealand?

On Monthly or Yearly, yes: every current and future map is included, and New Zealand is coming soon. Lifetime covers one country, and you can buy a Lifetime membership for each map you want.

How much does it cost?

Prices show in the app in your local currency, and depend on your country’s app store.

Can I share my account?

Memberships are for one person, but Yearly includes one free friend invite.

How do I cancel or get a refund?

Cancel in your Apple or Google Play account settings, where you subscribed. Deleting the app doesn’t cancel your membership. Refunds for in-app purchases are handled by Apple or Google Play. Joined on the website instead? See How do I cancel my website membership? below.

Moving from the website

I bought a membership on the website. How do I get it in the app?

Create a new account in the app using the same email you used on the website, and your access is added automatically:

Monthly: 1 free month
Yearly: 1 free year
Lifetime: carries over for good

The website and app aren’t connected, so cancel your website subscription to avoid being charged. After your free period, carry on your membership in the app. There’s no deadline to claim.

How do I cancel my website membership?

If you joined on soledrift.com, you manage it here on the website, not in the app:

Tap Account at the top of any page
Log in with the email you signed up with
Choose Manage membership and cancel from there

Memberships bought in the app are cancelled in your Apple or Google Play settings instead.

Where has the website map gone?

The map now lives in the Sole Drift app, with more spots, more details and new features. Website members get free access in the app, as explained above.

My membership isn’t showing in the app.

Check you signed up in the app with the same email you used on the website. If you used a different email, or Apple’s Hide My Email, email contact@soledrift.com and we’ll link it for you.

Community and the places

How do the member chats work?

Unlock a membership, open the Chat tab, and swap tips, conditions and meet-ups with explorers in your state or region. Members can also suggest hidden spots there, and we check each one before it goes on the map.

Why share hidden spots at all?

Because the outdoors should be for everyone who’ll look after it. We’re building a community of explorers who respect these places:

Every spot comes with safety notes and Leave No Trace guidance.
The membership means the people going genuinely care about visiting properly.
With 1,600+ spots to choose from, no single place gets hammered.
Part of every membership goes to environmental charities, and as the community grows we’re planning clean-up days and Leave No Trace education.

Ready when you are

Find what’s hiding near you.

Free to download, with free spots to try. Unlock the rest when you’re ready.

Download the app

Join 25,000+ explorers already on the map

Sole Drift app showing hidden spots on a map of Australia

Sole Drift spot page for Bushrangers Bay Rock Pool with difficulty, distance and details

Sole Drift app showing hidden spots on a map of the United Kingdom

Hidden spots. One map.

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