Abseiling, Rock Climbing, Canyoning Adventures & Instruction
South Coast Adventure Guides is passionate about providing quality, safe adventures and courses in incredible places. No matter what you're looking for, we have a trip for you!
South Coast Adventure Guides is passionate about providing quality, safe adventures and courses in incredible places. No matter what you're looking for, we have a trip for you!
South Coast Adventure Guides is proud to be working with Outdoors NSW & ACT, Affinity Insurance Brokers and the ACIA to bring high quality and safe outdoor experiences
South Coast Adventure Guides is passionate about providing quality, safe adventures and courses in incredible places. No matter what you're looking for, we have a trip for you!
Canyoning Expeditions
Climbing Expeditions
Bushwalking Expeditions
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South Coast Adventure Guides provides premium adventure experiences throughout the Shoalhaven region. From rockclimbing, abseiling and canyoning we have the experience for you.
Come and find out for yourself why rock climbing is becoming so popular!
Book NowFind out moreWant to push yourself whilst experiencing some of the best of the South Coast? Check out our abseiling trips !
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Have a specific climbing objective in mind? We offer private guided experiences tailored to your goals, ability, and style of adventure.
Enquire NowFind out moreWhether you’re taking your first steps outdoors or looking to build advanced skills, we can help you progress safely and confidently. Our guides are highly qualified and we keep our courses small to ensure plenty of hands-on coaching and time on the rock.
Thinking of venturing out of the gym? Wanting to be self-sufficient at the crag? Our two day lead climbing course covers all the fundamentals to get you started.
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Curious about ramping up the adventurousness of your outdoor climbing? Want to scale heights you can only dream of with single pitch?
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Are you ready for the rewarding experience and mental engagement of placing your own gear? Traditional climbing opens the door to true adventure climbing, wilderness experiences and big objectives
Book NowFind out moreAt South Coast Adventure Guides, we love heading into wild places, away from the crowds, in search of great adventures. We’ve selected a handful of our favourite destinations for these expedition-style trips, each offering a unique chance to explore some of Australia’s most remarkable landscapes.
Our guides have extensive experience climbing in these areas and know the classic routes, hidden gems, and tips for making the most of a trip.
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Our experienced guides manage the technical aspects of the journey so you can focus on enjoying the adventure and the incredible landscapes around you.
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This three-day Budawangs highlights trip is a great way to experience some of the best this remarkable wilderness has to offer.
Book NowFind out moreSouth Coast Adventure Guides provides expert technical rigging for film productions, experiential outdoor education for schools, and specialized adventurous training for the Australian Defence Force.
Owner and lead guide Hugh has extensive experience with rigging on film jobs throughout NSW, particularly with the Blue Mountains Climbing School.
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South Coast Adventure Guides are passionate about getting our youth into the bush.
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South Coast Adventure Guides has experience in the design and delivery of high-quality adventurous training. Having partnered with the Army, Navy, and Air Force, we bring deep subject matter expertise to climbing, abseiling, and canyoning programs.
Enquire NowFind out moreThe ACIA represents climbing climbing interests throughout Australia and offers instruction on cliffs in Victoria, QLD , NSW and Western Australia. The aims of the association are to promote professional standards of rock climbing instruction as well as to assist its member guides and instructors with issues such as accreditation, land management and licensing, cliff access and environmental responsibility.
Membership
A qualified Top Rope guide can guide, teach and supervise Top Rope rock climbing and abseil activities at single pitch crags with in-situ anchors. Please follow link for more information and course syllabus
A qualified sport climbing instructor can instruct and teach the knowledge and good practice systems, required by individuals, who wish to lead climb independently at single pitch sport climbing crags. Please follow link for more information and course syllabus
A qualified Multi Pitch Guide can guide, teach and supervise all aspects of rock climbing and abseil activities in Single and Multi-pitch environments, including guiding clients on Multi pitch trad routes. Please follow link for more information and course syllabus
A qualified Single Pitch Guide can guide, teach and supervise all aspects of rock climbing and abseil activities at single pitch crags, including guiding clients on single pitch trad routes.
At South Coast Adventure Guides, we believe the outdoors is powerful. Outdoor adventures can provide transformative experiences that challenge and uplift people, and help grow respect for the land and environment.
The outdoors is for everyone. From the curious beginner taking their first step to the experienced honing their skills, we provide a welcoming space where everyone—regardless of background or experience—belongs.
Growth happens at the edge of your comfort zone. By leaning into the "positive challenge" of vertical and wild spaces, we help our clients build lasting resilience, confidence, and mental clarity. We use the mountains and canyons not just as playgrounds, but as classrooms for personal development.
Our goal is to bridge the gap between being a guest and becoming an adventurer. Through our instructional courses, we provide the technical and safety foundations required for you to transition into a self-sufficient explorer.
We operate with a deep respect for all areas and enviroments, integrating Leave No Trace principles into every trip. Our vision is to create a new generation of adventurers who don’t just use the outdoors, but actively advocate for its protection.
Hugh has been working as a guide in the outdoor industry since 2010. He has worked extensively in adventure tourism, outdoor education and the vocational sector.
Hugh’s greatest recreational passion is climbing, whether that’s at the local crag or on a committing alpine adventure. He has climbed extensively in the Warrumbungles, summited Federation Peak, and explored iconic North American destinations including Yosemite National Park, Tuolumne, Bugaboos, and Squamish.
Hugh is equally passionate about teaching. He is committed to helping each person get the most out of their experience. He loves supporting motivated, engaged students - empowering more people with the skills and confidence to safely enjoy these incredible sports and the wild places they take us.
Some of Hugh’s background includes:
Claire is available to help with any questions about course scheduling and payments while Hugh is working in the field.
She's a Paediatric Occupational Therapist who is passionate about the benefits of nature for childrens' mental health, social opportunities and physical development.
Claire learned to climb in British Columbia, Canada, where she lived for most of her 20s. These days she still loves getting outdoors with her family whether it be for climbing, mountain biking, hiking or just a day at the beach.