Western Australia: Six Sensory experiences
Cocky Guides deliver engaging group tours for blind and low-vision travellers. Here are the guide's favourite sensory experiences beyond Perth and Busselton.
BEYOND PERTH Feel nature's sculptures in Nambung
Journey north of Perth to Nambung National Park and walk among seasonal wildflowers in the yellow desert sands amid mysterious limestone pillars formed thousands of years ago. Feel the unique shapes of each pillar. No two are the same!
Taste fresh crayfish in Cervantes
A visit to The Lobster Shack is a mustdo to enjoy locally caught Western Rock Lobster on the deck by the Indian Ocean. You'll have plenty of ways to taste lobster - natural, grilled mornay, on a roll, or in a chowder.
Hear historical tales in Fremantle
The port city of Fremantle is the home of two gaols. The Roundhouse is the oldest public building in Western Australia. Opened in January 1831, just 18 months after settlement, it held any person convicted of a crime in the settlement. Now, the volunteer historians fire the one o'clock cannon daily and lead storyfilled tours. The second gaol is Fremantle Prison. Find out from local guides why almost 10,000 men arrived to build their prison and help shape Western Australia's future.
BEYOND BUSSELTON Margaret River Wines
Taste wines by renowned winemaker Bruce Dukes at Domaine Naturaliste, a space where Bruce demonstrates mastery of the classic Margaret River varietals and shares this experience with you.
Cape to Cape Track
The Cape to Cape Track stretches between lighthouses at Cape Naturaliste in the north and Cape Leeuwin in the south, where the Indian Ocean meets the Southern Ocean. Cocky Guides lead walks for blind and low-vision travellers at both lighthouses, along secluded beaches and accessible paths, meandering through forests and white-sand beaches.
Connect with Country at Cape Naturaliste
You can learn about the Wadandi people's deep connection to the region. Koomal Dreaming Indigenous Guide begins with a Welcome to Country, followed by a walk surrounded on three sides by ocean, interpreting the landscape through the eyes of an indigenous custodian. You'll also experience an interactive sensory experience with an artefact interpretation and a didgeridoo music session at a private meeting place.
Cocky Guides seasonally led tours in Western Australia between August and November each year. To learn more, visit cockyguides.com.au/tours