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Document and Entity Information
 3 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2012
Aug. 31, 2012
Document And Entity Information    
Entity Registrant Name NORTH AMERICAN ENERGY RESOURCES, INC.  
Entity Central Index Key 0001392694  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Jul. 31, 2012  
Amendment Flag false  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --04-30  
Is Entity a Well-known Seasoned Issuer? No  
Is Entity a Voluntary Filer? No  
Is Entity's Reporting Status Current? Yes  
Entity Filer Category Smaller Reporting Company  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   21,554,945
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q1  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2012