Australia Pty Ltd
Our Story
Where We Come From
Wilderness Australia was established in 2001 by Charlie Carlow and became a leader in designing exclusive trips across the diversity of Australia's landscapes. The business is now run by Brendon Bevan, who brings experience in conservation and guiding in Africa and Australia to offer a deeper and more connective perspective of Australia's environment. While exclusive Australian safaris remain part of Wilderness Australia's portfolio, the opportunity to really get 'under the skin' of the country and understand the ecological story, is what is sets Wilderness Australia apart.
With the development of 'primitive' wilderness trails, Brendon brings the opportunity to experience some of Australia's most spectacular landscapes in a way that opens our minds and senses to our place in the natural world.
Our People
Brendon Bevan
An upbringing in the African bush bred an instinctive love and understanding of nature in Brendon, which he has brought to Australia. As General Manager at Arkaba in South Australia's Flinders Ranges, Brendon was the driving force behind Arkaba's transition from sheep station to wildlife conservancy. His role in developing field guide training in Australia reflects his understanding of the importance of guiding and education in conservation and how tourism can genuinely support the preservation of our wild places.
Brendon has transitioned Wilderness Australia from its origins as a destination management company to providing curated private safaris and 'Wilderness Trails' that allow guests to experience and contribute to the conservation of a collection of spectacular Australian landscapes.
Charlie Carlow
Charlie founded Wilderness Australia in 2001 and developed the business into a leader in Australian private travel. Charlie was also the founder of Wild Bush Luxury, operating a collection of camps and bush lodges in some of Australia's most remote and spectacular landscapes. He remains the owner/guardian of Arkaba Conservancy in South Australia's Flinders Ranges where tourism and conservation operate in a symbiotic relationship.
