All of our activities adhere to Australian Activity Standards and our friendly guides and instructors hold current qualifications in their relevant fields as well as first-aid training. They are there to ensure the utmost safety of your students. Standard operating procedures are tailored to each individual activity and site. Where safety is concerned we believe in attention to detail.
All our enthusiastic guides are qualified ECO professionals and they promise an outdoor adventure you will never forget. They deliver value for money, fun packed challenges tailored to your skill level. Join us to experience adventure in the Grampians National Park, surrounded by spectacular sandstone cliffs, wild nature and awesome views.
At Australian Great Southern Tours we pride oursleves on our professional aproach to our valued clients, their saftey and the delivery of well organised and smooth operational proceedures.
Our guides are selected for their professional skills and keen attitude to give participants a complete adventure experience well above what is expected.
You may notice that we are not film stars or models however the service we give is worhty of an outdoor oscar!
Noel Nicholls Owner/Operator:
Noel has spent most of his life exploring and camping in the Australian bush. He has spent the last 15 years focusing on the 
Grampians National Park and it's diverse and spectacular flora and fauna.
Noel has discovered many hidden wonders and travelled it's less used tracks in his quest to learn and understand the fascinating relationships unfolding within the Grampians forest. Noel is a Day Walk Leadership Graduate, has attained Advanced ECO Tourism Accreditation and is an nature interpretation specialist.
Over the last ten years he has become a successful tourism provider, operating from Halls Gap in the heart of the Grampians. Noel specialises in nature based tours where he shares his local knowledge and guides satisfied clients to enjoy his unique activites and special places.
Anthony Callagahan:
Outdoor Education Guide. ACIA accreditation. Rock climbing is Ant's main game and he has been climbing for nearly 15 years. Safety and technique is Ant's aim and he ensures that all clients and staff adhear to correct standards and operating procedures.
Skills: Rock Climbing. Abseiling, MTB, Bushwalking, Canoeing and Ropes
Stuart Heinrich:
Outdoor Education Guide. PACI accreditation. Mountian Biking is Stu's passion. Stu is a Halls Gap local and has fantastic local knowlegde and our clients love him.
He loves nothing better than to show clients his favourite MTB bush tracks.
Skills: Rock Climbing. Abseiling, MTB, Bushwalking and Ropes.
Joe Nolan:
Outdoor Education Guide. Cert IV accreditation. Fantastic personal skills with our clients, quiet, a great guide and is well respected.
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kills: Rock Climbing. Abseiling, MTB, Bushwalking and Ropes.
Sam Walmsley:
Outdoor Education Officer and Guide. Sam is our newest staff member and has completed a degree in ECO tourisum and Outdoor Recreation. Sam has fitted well into out team, great personal skills with our clients, a great guide and has brought some new blood and ideas.
Skills: Rock Climbing. Abseiling, MTB, Bushwalking and Ropes.
Jack Mulligan:
Outdoor Education Guide. Jack has completed a degree in Outdoor Recreation.
Jack's easy going nature works well and helps our clients relax and enjoy the adventure.
Skills: Rock Climbing. Abseiling, MTB, Bushwalking and Ropes.
