The story of how Aboriginal Australians first arrived on the continent is one of the greatest journeys in human history. Long before the Americas were settled (and even before many parts of Europe saw permanent human habitation), the ancestors of today’s First Nations Australians embarked on an extraordinary migration that would see them cross vast and unfamiliar landscapes, encounter new environments, and ultimately make one of the earliest known sea crossings.
Their arrival in Australia marked the beginning of a deep and enduring connection to the land, a connection that has lasted for tens of thousands of years. But how did they make this perilous journey? What obstacles did they overcome? And what does modern science have to say about their migration? Click through this gallery to find out.