Hunting in Australia

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Why Australia

Experience some of the most remote and beautiful country in the world

Australia is one of the least-populated regions on the globe, with stunning desert and rainforest scenery

Challenging hunting for huge buffalo and wary sambar and red deer

Face down one of the world’s largest bovines or stalk large-antlered deer across brushy draws

Safe and friendly!

Australians are among the world’s most welcoming people

About hunting in Australia

With tropical rainforests in the northeast, mountain ranges in the southeast, and dry desert in the “Red Center,” Australia is a huge continent with a variety of terrain. The semi-arid land commonly known as the “Outback” makes up by far the largest portion of land. Australia is both the driest inhabited continent and has one of the world’s lowest population densities, just 2.8 people per square kilometer, most of whom live along the coasts. Hunting in this fabled land is a true adventure. The country has a number of huntable native species including kangaroo and dingo, but most of its big game is non-native and can be hunted any time of year. The biggest draws are water buffalo, banteng, feral boar, and a host of deer species, including sambar, hog deer, red deer, fallow deer, and rusa deer. The water buffalo is a truly impressive quarry for a big-game hunter, with horns that can grow up to 60 inches wide. These are also tough animals, requiring large calibers and strong bullets to bring down.

Australia on map

Queensland 8 hunts

Northern Territory 7 hunts

Victoria 7 hunts

All states (4)

What you need to know

1. Planning your trip

2. Upon arrival

3. Hunting

4. After the hunt

Planning your trip

Visas

U.S. citizens don't need visas to enter Australia. However, they do need to obtain what is called an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA), which basically works like an online visa. The ETA costs AU$20 and may be applied for at http://www.eta.immi.gov.au/. Once you fill out the application and pay the fee, your application is processed instantly and linked to your passport number. You should get an e-mail confirming your visa within a few minutes.

Health considerations

Routine vaccines are recommended for travel to Australia; malaria prophylaxis is not required.

Firearm importation

If you want to use your own firearms during your hunt in Australia, you need to obtain two permits: An international visitors firearms permit (to allow to possess, carry and use firearms during your stay); and an import permit (to allow you to bring firearms into the country). Application should be made to the police of the Australian State or Territory you will be hunting in initially. For example, if you plan to hunt or compete initially in the state of Victoria (even though you may later visit other State/s or Territory), then make application to Victoria Police for both permits. If you plan to move between different States and Territories thereafter and have a permit in one jurisdiction you may need to obtain an International Visitors Permit from each State / Territory you visit. Check with the respective police as requirements do vary between jurisdictions.

Application forms can be obtained from police in every jurisdiction. Contact the respective state’s police firearm registry, found here: https://ssaa.org.au/licensing/firearms-registries/

Apply well in advance of your visit, at least 6 weeks before your arrival. This will ensure that Australian police will have time to process your application and issue your permits. You will require these documents to produce to Customs Officials on arrival in Australia.

Price distribution

A$925

A$23,814

A$46,703

A$69,592

A$92,481

Hunting methods

Rifle Hunting 23 hunts

Stalking 22 hunts

Bow Hunting 13 hunts

All methods (7)

Game classification

Big Game 23 hunts

Dangerous Game 6 hunts

Predators 1 hunt

Reviews

Gabor

Ireland

9.7

of 10

Verified review

Aug 27, 2024

Sambar hunt

9.7

of 10

Magnum Hunting Australia

Outfitter

Brendan is an excellent guide, I enjoyed exploring the area and got a nice sambar stag thanks to him! I can only recommend this hunt.

Nathan

United States

10.0

of 10

Verified review

May 1, 2024

Best Guided Hunt I've Ever been on

10.0

of 10

Magnum Hunting Australia

Outfitter

I liked that the guide talked everything thought with us, and we had input on what we did. He was very knowledgeable about the property that we were hunting and was able to put us on multiple shooters. Even the after hunt was an amazing atmosphere, sitting around a campfire talking about what happened that day and what the next day might bring.

Wish I didn’t shoot my deer first 20 minutes the first morning, but still had a great time hunting with my friend the rest of the time.

John

Italy

10.0

of 10

Incredible hunting experience

10.0

of 10

Twin Creeks Sambar Hunts

Outfitter

The accommodation was magnificent, the food cooked by a chef who obviously had a love of preparing game style feasts which I had mentioned I preferred and the hunting opportunities were seemingly endless. My trip with Twin Creeks Sambar hunts was professionally guided by Mick of which as a result was able to bring home my best stag to date, and a host of memories that will live with me forever. It’s been a brilliant trip and I can’t wait until I’m able to visit Australia next time for another magical adventure.

On this visit to Australia, I was only able to fit in a weekend hunt, it was amazing, but hopefully next time I come I can fit a few more days in.

Alexander

Switzerland

10.0

of 10

Verified review

Mar 7, 2025

perfect time / perfect experience

10.0

of 10

Kingham Safaris

Outfitter

everything - the correspondence before was very helpful, the organisation and travelling extremly easy and the time on the estate perfect - from the first second on the feeling was coming to a friends home

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Client review

United States

8.7

of 10

Verified review

Sep 26, 2024

Sambar Hunt

8.7

of 10

Magnum Hunting Australia

Outfitter

Brendan has quite a number of connections providing options for alternative places to hunt when animals were scarce in a particular area. Certainly a plus as game numbers changed from years past on a couple of stations. The supplied rifle, ammunition, and other gear performed very well.

No complaints.

Client review

United Kingdom

10.0

of 10

Verified review

Mar 4, 2024

Great experience and would highly recommend

10.0

of 10

Magnum Hunting Australia

Outfitter

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Meet your guides

Check out what outfitters have to say about their properties and hunting experience with them!

Lora

Australia

Our founder Andrew Mackay has been involved in the hunting industry for more than 50 years, with us operating more than 35 years totally making it possibly the longest serving outfitter in Australia. When selecting an outfitter for your guided safari it is reassuring to know that Andrew and his team of handpicked professionals has the knowledge and experience to ensure that your dreams really will turn into reality.

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