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Wake in the morning to a cacophony of noise from the kookaburras and whistling kites, with the stark orange glow of the sun behind the savanna trees - Arnhem Land is one of Australia’s last untouched wildernesses.

Max Davidson has spent much of his life hunting buffalo in the area, and his intimate relationship with the local land owners, make this a unique opportunity to experience the Arnhem Land plateau.

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The camp comprises 12 large tents furnished with basic comforts – bug proof lining, beds with linen, drinking water, bedside table, lighting and fans (only in the wet season does the generator run all night). Toilet and shower facilities are not en suite and are shared.

The living and dining area is an iron-roofed building, with mosquito proof gauze around the outside. Designed more as a hunters’ camp than for comforts, the facilities are simple. Meals are of a high standard, especially the fish, usually barramundi and cooked fresh – the camp specialty is barramundi sashimi. A continental breakfast is served and lunch is often a picnic. Soft drinks, beer and wine are provided (bring your own spirits). There is a collection of reading material on local flora and fauna and on aboriginal heritage.

So why is this basic camp to special? Quite simply the region, the immense knowledge of the guides, Max’s relationship with the land and with the Aboriginal owners of the land and the activities.

Sitting in one of the rock art galleries, and staring up at the colors and shapes that have been painted over the centuries, while around you lies the evidence of thousands of years of aboriginal occupation, is an experience that opens your mind to the depth of history and culture that lies mostly hidden in modern Australia.                                                                                                    

Cruising the Mt Borradaile wetlands, amongst the thousands of birds that have made it their home it is easy to forget the harshness of this land at the top of Australia. Take a fishing line and try your hand at barramundi, a catch is almost assured. Cool off in what is perhaps Australia’s most beautiful swimming hole surrounded by the bird sounds of Arnhem Land.

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Why Davidson’s?

• The adventure of a simple but comfortable camp surrounded by an untouched wilderness.
   

• The Aboriginal art walks are amongst the best in Australia with huge quantities and variety easily accessed. The guided walks also include much information on bush tucker and aboriginal life.
   

• Barramundi fishing in the billabong with huge quantities to be expected - fish are caught on a catch & release basis and plenty is kept for the kitchen. The camp supplies all equipment.
   

• The billabong in front of Mt Borradaile is an outstanding wetland and commonly seen are egrets, ibis, herons, duck, jacanas, forest kingfishers, kites, sea eagles and geese. On savanna walks expect to see – tree creepers, cuckoo-shrikes, honeyeaters, red-winged parrots, red-backed wrens to name a few.
   

• Our well-traveled staff says that the best freshwater swimming hole in Australia is here at Davidson’s. A swim down the hole will reveal Azure and Forest Kingfishers, honeyeaters, rufous whistlers, leaden flycatchers and friarbirds.
   

• The sheer luxury of being so remote from the world in a land that really is before our time. 
  
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