At Cocky Guides, we specialise in providing unique, multi-sensory adventures for the blind and low-vision community. It’s our number one priority to make sure you feel comfortable, supported and included. More than 350 blind and low vision travellers have experienced day trips, short breaks and road trips to more than 20 destinations across Australia. When it comes to delivering high-quality, safe and affordable sensory experiences, no other guides come close.
Bursting with local insight and infectious enthusiasm, our friendly and experienced team will provide you with everything you’ve always wanted in a trip: • Care and passion for travellers, the community and the environment. • Capable guides who deliver memorable and fun experiences. • Creative knowledge-sharing and multi-sensory storytelling. • Collaborative approaches to trip design and support. Each adventure is designed for travellers who are active and competent with mobility using either cane, guide dog or a companion as a sighted guide.
Our trip leaders provide vocal instruction to assist navigate between one and six travellers in areas we know really well. For technical navigation, like stairs or narrow environments, we may travel one at a time with our trip leader providing one on one assistance when requested. Need a little more help with mobility? We offer great companion rates on most adventures and also accept the Companion Card on select trip styles. If you require a dedicated trip leader to act as your sighted guide for all or part of any tour, an individual quote can be provided.
All our transport, accommodation, activity and hospitality partners are proud to assist us to deliver our adventures for our travellers and welcome Guide Dogs. We hope to lead you on a small group adventure real soon! Profile image of four travellers and Cocky Guides Leader Buck walking along a wooden pier at Picnic Bay on Magnetic Island. It's a clear sunny day with blue sky.