advertiser.net.au 

New Must-Have Travel App || FreeGuides

  • Written by Megan Chambers



FreeGuides is an Australian travel app which allows users to explore their neighbourhood, Australia, and New Zealand through the eyes of locals, at the tap of a finger. Through the free app, which runs on both IOS and Android, users can indulge in over 160+ self-guided walking tours curated to their own interests – whether that’s nature, food & drink, photography, culture, architecture, and more.

The app is free to use and is fully self-guided, meaning it can be used by anyone, at any time of the day. Users, a.k.a ‘Explorers’ simply:

- Download the app and complete a short signup process and select key areas of interests;

- A curated feed of related local experiences is then compiled for them;

- Choose the experience they want to go on and start it any time that suits them;

- After an experience is complete, explorers have the option to pay what they want for their tour.

FreeGuides was inspired by the founder, Daniel Wasilewsky’s own pre-COVID travels. He always sought out free walking tours and wanted to tap into local knowledge wherever possible to find the hidden gems travel guides often left out.

Through the FreeGuides app, when an experience is created by a local guide, each stop within the tour is embedded with photographs, videos and local insights which can be followed by an explorer. So while it’s self-guided, it’s still highly interactive and immersive, ensuring the explorer has the best possible experience.

The app is a first-of-its-kind, allowing anyone to monetise their local knowledge. For those interested in showing off their neighbourhood, FreeGuides empowers locals to capitalise on an underutilised resource – their unique knowledge of their city. It enables anyone to create, run and manage their own experiences while making money.

FreeGuides officially launched in Australia in late 2020 and in New Zealand once the Aus-NZ travel bubble opened in April 2021. With a current focus on local experiences, the team plans to take the app global later this year.

FreeGuides is available for free download on IOS and Android.

www.freeguides.com.au

Travel

Top Unique Escapes in Australia in 2022

Australia is a top tourist destination in the world because of its white sandy beaches, turquoise waters, historical places and sky-high buildings...

The Best 5 Museums in South Australia

South Australia has many museums and art galleries scattered throughout the area. You need to visit at least one of the many museums in the area t...

Cheaper Alternative to Sydney’s Biggest Big Attractions

Sydney is one of the biggest cities in Australia and has numerous big tourist attractions. While Sydney is a great place to be, it may cost you a ...

The best and worst attractions in Australia

Every country in the world has the best and worst tourist attractions and Australia has them. We’re not saying that this is the opinion of the maj...

The Ultimate Itinerary For The East Coast of Australia

The East Coast of Australia is a vast and diverse region, with many opportunities to explore. You'll find everything from rainforests to beaches, ...

The Best Outdoor Adventures Australia Has to Offer

Australia is one of the most adventure-friendly countries in the world. Exhilarating activities on land and water may be enjoyed at any time of th...

Things You Must Avoid When Visiting Australia

Every country around the globe has its customs and norms; certain things considered unacceptable to the rest of the world might be welcomed by the...

What You Know About Melbourne, Australia And What You Don't Know About Melbourne, Australia

If you're a Melburnian, you'll be happy to call yourself one after finishing this article. Australia is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful plac...

A Hike to the Top of Australia to Celebrate All Things Green

It was a majestic, blue sky day in Thredbo with subzero temps and a fresh blanket of snow covering the Main Range. A group of locals, Thredbo staf...