Cocky Guides

16/03/2025

Cocky Guides Leader Buck had an opportunity to talk to delegates of the National Federation of the Blind California State Convention this weekend, representing Sensory Tourism Australia.

Sensory Tourism Australia is a proud Silver Ally sponsor and exhibitor at the 2025 event in Anahiem, California.

Image of Buck talking into a handheld microphone at a lecture in the convention room.

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14/03/2025

When Cocky Guides Leader Buck and his team are not leading an adventure, they are working behind the scenes within the tourism industry to share their knowledge to make things more accessible for blind and low-vision Australians. Learn more at: https://www.thesenior.com.au/story/8731400/accessible-travel-australia-cocky-guides-empowers-blind-and-low-vision-travelers/

Image of Buck with nine low-vision white cane users in front of a sign in a fun white font at Australia Zoo that says "Crikey!"

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09/03/2025

Travel plans with Sensory Tourism Australia enabled Cocky Guides Leader Buck to make a brief stop at the Ala Moana Hotel prior to the Hospitality Night event of the Hawaii Association of the Blind Convention, for an introduction with the association's President, Art Cabanilla.

Association Member Dr Roberta Tomas was there to greet Buck and make the introduction that may be the beginning of a cross cultural collaboration for blind and low vision communities between Hawaii and Australia.

Image is a selfie by Buck with Dr Tomas and her husband Justin, outside of the Ala Moana Hotel in Honolulu.

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04/03/2025

Only 2 spots remain on our Daylesford & Sovereign Hill 3-Day Escape departing Melbourne on Saturday, 22 March 2025. Have you ever wanted to travel back in time to the 1880s & experience what life was like on the Victorian Goldfields?

Join Cocky Guides on a 3-day escape to Daylesford & Sovereign Hill. We meet at Southern Cross Train Station at 7.30 am & travel two hours to Sovereign Hill. We will spend the day at Sovereign Hill before settling into our accommodation in Creswick. The next day we will visit a local market & explore the village of Daylesford, both the high street & nature walks. Start the final morning with an option mineral spa before travelling back to Melbourne.

Click the link for availability and pricing: https://www.trybooking.com/CYXLE

Image of Cocky Guides Leader Buck, five adventurers and two Guide Dogs Australia trained dog guides, standing in an 1880s streetscape at Sovereign Hill with two drysdale horses and carriage.

Have you ever wanted to travel back in time to the 1880's & experience what life was like on the Victorian Goldfields? Join Cocky Guides on a 3...

26/02/2025

The band TLC may say, 'Don't go chasing waterfalls', however, the Blue Mountains crew did exactly that today!

Image of Derek, Lordy, and Greg at the base of a secret waterfall in the Blue Mountains.

23/02/2025

With a little preplanning , can connect you with local parkrun communities in destinations we visit.

Image of Peggy with volunteer guide on the finish line at Lilydale Lake Parkrun.

23/02/2025

Congratulations on achieving your 50 milestone at Lilydale Lake Parkrun this weekend, Peggy.. It was also the 500th parkrun event at Lilydale Lake.

Image of Peggy holding a social media frame at the event and her volunteer guide holding two blue balloons with the numbers 50.

20/02/2025

It's harvest time

Image of Margaret with a white cane, holding a bunch of grapes on the vine in the vineyard.

07/02/2025

There's always time for a photo at the beach after at Mollymook Golf Club

Image of Cocky Guides Leader Kellie with nine ladies, Seeing Eye Dogs trained Trixie and Guide Dogs Australia trained Rex and Ella, on the lawn with the beach behind them

07/02/2025

You know you're about to start a fun long weekend on the NSW South Coast when your first stop is the

Image of three ladies and two dog guides seated around a doughnut shaped table in a courtyard.

04/02/2025

New debut destination Longreach! - https://mailchi.mp/c8a75a027339/exciting-new-adventures-in-2025 Discover exciting new destinations in 2025. Image of stock horses pulling a Cobb & Co stagecoach through the outback at speed.

29/01/2025

Anyone in Melbourne want to join us on Saturday for a supported day event to see Raider of the Lost Ark with the soundtrack played live by Melbourne Symphony Orchestra? More details at: https://www.trybooking.com/CYSIY

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The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra takes this iconic movie to another level. The classic film will play with the accompanying sounds of a full...

23/01/2025

All aboard the this morning for Leader Kellie, two ladies and a yellow dog guide.

Image of of people and dog guide standing on the platform next to the steam locomotive at Queenstown Train Station.

23/01/2025

On our way to the we bumped our favourite volunteer from the conference. Ot@was great for our traveller to reconnect with

Image is a selfie by Leader Buck with Garvo, Margaret and Tim at Circular Quay.

20/01/2025

Cocky Guides Leader Buck is at Joe Maguires Tamworth, the birthplace of Country music in Tamworth. Check out the legendary Memphis Cowboys in this 2 minute video.

16/01/2025

Ever wondered what a tactile tour of the Sydney Opera House is like?

Cocky Guides is excited to return to the Sydney Opera House next week, Thursday 23rd January, for a supported day trip including a tactile tour of the Opera House, an audio described screening of Runt (thanks to Guide Dogs NSW/ACT) and some socialising at local venues by the harbour.

For more information and secure your spot please click on the this link: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1343137

Image is of Charlie holding a small 3D model of the Sydney Opera House in both hands.

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Cocky Guides is Australia’s leading small group tour operator and support provider for blind and low-vision travellers. Our Leaders and Support Guides work closely with local communities to deliver fun and engaging experiences. We look forward to providing reliable and engaging group support to di...

11/01/2025

A trip to Tasmania is only complete with a breakfast!

Image is a selfie by Trip Leader Buck with five Cocky crew seated at a table in the dining room of the bakery. Buck is holding a potato pie.

10/01/2025

Pinot Noir is the centrepiece of Holm Oak Vineyards sensory wine garden where you can revel in the sensory delights of strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and cherries.

Image of Cocky Guides Leader Kellie leaning into a bush to grab a raspberry for blind adventurer Charlie.

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