Alex Burridge – Managing Director

I understand that you might be thinking how is there a link between Aboriginal Rock art, that is estimated to be 50-60 thousand years old, and helicopters that first took to the air in 1939? The link being that helicopters can provide access to remote areas in the Kimberley where some amazingly beautiful, intricate, and well preserved Aboriginal rock art is found. Rock art in the Kimberley is arguably some of the world’s oldest and most fascinating. Whilst there are sites close to the coast which can be accessed via boat and then on foot, a helicopter trip taken whilst travelling on the True North offers not only incredible scenery but also the chance to visit enthralling and remote rock art sites.

There are an abundance of sites and numerous styles, painted by different Indigenous Australian’s on their traditional land that are found throughout the Kimberley. Painted at different periods in history, some sights undergo regular maintenance to ensure their longevity and there are almost undoubtedly sites yet to be discovered. It is ensured that all of the appropriate permissions are granted before accessing these sacred sites. The two styles of Art that I saw the most of were: Gwion Gwion (previously Bradshaw Art) and Wanjina.