Drysdale River National Park lies in the northern corner of the remote West Kimberley. It is one of Australia's least accessible national parks. It has no public roads, airstrips, or tracks, making it an ideal environment for the Notraces philosophy of respecting nature, self-sufficiency, and staying in the present.  The Drysdale River flows through a pristine, untouched landscape forgotten by the modern world. This is the kingdom of nature. The Park showcases vast tracts of Kimberley wilderness, with savannah forests, open forests, gorges, cliffs, waterfalls, and the Drysdale River's side creeks. The river is a succession of large lazy pools linked by long rapids. The Park is home to over 600 plant species, 100 bird species, wallabies, bats, sugar gliders, and saltwater crocodiles. The river is a succession of large lazy pools linked by long rapids.

The Traditional Owners of the land that we will explore are the Miwa People to the North and the Ngarinyin People to the South. Further East of the park are the Kwini People, and further West are the Gamberre People. Traces of their rich culture abound in the Rock Paintings, from ancient depictions of animals, some now extinct, to the more modern Wandjinas. Hidden in space and time are the hypnotic Gwion Gwion figures, an ancient Aboriginal painting style that depicts a forgotten era of dancing and ceremonies.

Our two-week exploration of the Solea Falls region begins with a landing on the Drysdale River. From there, we pick up our packs and begin our journey of discovery. On day one,  we walk along the Drysdale River,  reaching a sandy camp along the lazy Drysdale River. Here, you can relax, have a swim and soak in the majestic surroundings.

Over the next week, we will explore Lower Drysdale in search of exceptional cultural sites. As I like to say, if these very ancient  Rock Paintings had been painted in Europe, they would be known all over the world. It's an open museum, a testimony to the past that should belong to humanity's world heritage, like the Chauvet and Lascaux caves in southern France.

During the next two weeks, we will traverse the lands of the Ngarinyin and Miwa People, passing through the magnificent natural landscapes of the Drysdale River,  its tributaries, exploring its rock formations and experiencing it as it was to the first humans 65,000 years ago. The Solea Falls are the highlight of this area. We will take our time to fully enjoy these spectacular falls and the serenity they offer.

This is a rugged wilderness, and without a guide's skill, getting lost in the labyrinth of ravines is a real possibility. That's where I come in. With my extensive knowledge of the area from the past 17 years, you can enjoy your walk knowing your safety and enjoyment are my top priorities.  If there's one region that's best explored with a guide, it's this one! ;)