About Us

 
 

Australian Wildlife Encounters (AWE) aims to educate people to live and work around our native fauna through tourism, education, and photography.  We run fully customisable wildlife adventure tours and provide hands-on training courses specialising in safe human-wildlife interaction for both individuals and companies. We also offer Public Safety Demonstrations for Queensland communities. 

Australian Wildlife Encounter’s expert team have been working with wildlife for over 13 years. We combine passion with expert knowledge to ensure you receive the most up-to-date information and walk away with a whole new appreciation of Australia’s unique wildlife.

Whether you’re a nature lover, a wildlife photographer, a birder, a herper, a mammal watcher or a filmmaker - we are the team for you!

Meet the Team

What People Are Saying

“

The best way to see some of Australia’s most incredible locations and the wildlife that inhabits it. Max and lockie are extremely knowledgeable and know how to put on an epic trip!

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— ROSS M.

“

Exceptional knowledge and super informative. 5 stars doesn't do these guys justice for the quality of the trip. Tours with them are a must.

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— CAMERON S.

 

“

We completed the venomous snake handling course and it was excellent and very informative. These guys taught us a lot and it was just incredible being shown some good techniques and methods to handle snakes safely and with respect.

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— BEDE. R

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Venomous Snake Handling Course - 10/10 best money I have spent on myself in a long time. The two instructors (Lockie and Max) were so accommodating, knowledgeable and professional.

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— GUY. L

Permits

Wildlife Demonstrations

  • Training endorsement through QLD Department of Environment & Heritage Protection

  • Wildlife Exhibition License, Biosecurity Queensland

  • Animal Ethics Committee Approval

  • Registration as a scientific user of animals for training purposes, DAF.

  • $20mil Public Liability Cover

Wildlife Tours

  • Parks Eco Pass, New South Wales

  • Commercial Operations Permit, Queensland

  • Tour Operator Permit, Northern Territory

  • Commercial Operations License (T-class), Western Australia

  • Drivers Authorisation Permit (DOT)

  • Commercial Drivers Permit (DOT)

  • Vehicle Inspection Certificate (DOT)

  • Commercial Activity Permit (DEHP)

Custom Tours