Hunting

Your Australia Big Game Hunting Experience

This destination offers access to a remarkable variety of game in southeast Queensland. The property includes a private estate surrounded by 40,000 hectares of national forest, creating a lightly pressured hunting environment with strong habitat, elevation changes, and plenty of wildlife.

Hunts can be shaped around the hunter’s style, experience, and ability. Some days may involve spot-and-stalk hunting through timbered hills and creek beds, while others may be more safari-style by vehicle. The goal is always a safe, respectful hunt for a mature animal.

Species You Can Pursue

Hunters may pursue up to twelve species, including:

• Red stag
• Javan rusa
• Moluccan rusa
• Sambar
• Fallow
• Axis
• Hog deer
• Blackbuck
• Water buffalo, off site
• Banteng, off site

The outfitter has a long reputation for trophy quality, selective harvest, and strong herd management. Their operation has been established since 1982 and has produced more SCI Top 10 trophies than any other Australian outfitter.

What to Expect

Every hunt is fully guided and includes daily support in the field, transport, assistance with field care, and personalized instruction. Whether you are an experienced international hunter or taking your first hunting trip abroad, the team helps with preparation, logistics, and guidance throughout the experience.

The hunting can be active, but it is also flexible. The terrain, schedule, and approach can be adjusted to your goals, comfort level, and the species you are pursuing.

Seasons

Hunting is available year-round because different deer species shed their antlers at different times. However, the most popular time to hunt is April through September, when all species can generally be hunted.

Activities

Touring Highlights That Pair Perfectly with Your Hunt:

Australia Zoo
A great family-friendly addition before or after the hunt, Steve Irwin’s Australia Zoo gives guests the chance to see koalas, kangaroos, wombats, crocodiles, and other iconic Australian wildlife. It is an easy way to build this classic Australia experience into the trip.

Brisbane
Most guests fly through Brisbane, making it a natural place to begin or end the itinerary. Spend time enjoying the riverfront, restaurants, shopping, cultural stops, and easy city touring before heading into the mountains.

Beach Communities
Australia’s coast is one of the best ways to round out the trip for non-hunters. Depending on your itinerary, beach time can include relaxed coastal towns, quaint shopping areas, beautiful beaches, wildlife viewing, and even whale-watching opportunities in season.

Great Barrier Reef
For families or couples who want to extend the trip, the Great Barrier Reef can be added before or after the hunt. Snorkeling, diving, boating, and island stays make this one of Australia’s most memorable touring options.

Sydney
Sydney is a wonderful extension for travelers who want iconic city touring. The Opera House, harbor, restaurants, shopping, and coastal scenery make it a strong addition for non-hunters or anyone wanting a broader Australia itinerary.

Wildlife Viewing on Property
Even without leaving the lodge area, guests may see kangaroos, koalas, wallabies, emus, and colorful birdlife. This gives observers and children a meaningful way to enjoy the land while hunters are in the field.

Wine Country & Gourmet Touring
Australia’s wine regions can be added as a relaxing extension, with vineyard tastings, regional meals, and countryside touring built around your group’s pace.

Aboriginal Culture
Guided Aboriginal cultural experiences can add depth to the itinerary, helping travelers better understand the history, stories, and traditions connected to the land.

New Zealand Extension
For travelers with more time, New Zealand is only about a four-hour flight away and can be paired beautifully with Australia for additional hunting, touring, or both.

Length of Stay / Itinerary

Every Australia Big Game Hunting and Touring itinerary is customized around your hunting goals, species list, touring interests, and group pace. Depending on how many species you want to pursue, most hunts may be built around a 3-, 4-, or 5-day hunting stay.

Sample Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Brisbane
Arrive in Brisbane and overnight in the city. This gives your group time to rest, adjust, and enjoy a relaxed start to the trip.

Day 2:  See the sites of Brisbane with your private guide
There is so much to see in this beautiful city!  See Koala’s at the Lone Pine Sanctuary, walk the river front shopping and wonderful restaurants, view the city from Mount Coot and more.

Day 3: Transfer to the Lodge
You are picked up in Brisbane and transferred to the lodge, located about two hours from the airport. Settle in, meet your guides, enjoy a welcome lunch, and prepare for the hunt.

Days 4–6: Hunt, Relax, and Enjoy the Property
Hunters spend their days pursuing selected species with a flexible daily schedule. Observers and non-hunters can enjoy wildlife viewing on property, quiet lodge time, or optional touring depending on the itinerary.  For those that wish to have other activities, we can arrange a helicopter to take you to the coast, or visit the Australian Zoo.

Day 7: Return to Brisbane or Continue Touring to the Great Barrier Reef
Return to Brisbane for your flight home, or continue into a custom touring extension such as Australia Zoo, the coast, Sydney, the Great Barrier Reef, wine country, or New Zealand.