Abstract Sixty-me ecotour training workshops attending in Queensland and Western Australia in 2000 were surveyed perceptions of their to ascertain responsibilities as well role and as the impact of the training materials upon their practice. literature points to Although complexity of the the increasing ecotour guide's role, the findings reveal that guides themselves regard the provision of information and awareness of one's audience as Relatively less paramount. importance is placed on using techniques interpretive environmental minimising impacts and influencing visitor attitudes and behaviour. Evaluation of the workshop materials used in this training study confirmed their success in awareness of these increasing important aspects of guiding. Guides indicated that the videolwork book training package was effective in promoting se revaluation and reflection on their approach to guiding and after a month 67% of the group reported having