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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Join us on a journey that began thousands of years ago through what is today known as the Middle Passage. We pass through the whirlpools and eddies between Jooloom and Jayirri and allow you to experience the power of some of the World’s biggest tidal waters and learn how these massive tidal currents were used by the Jawi people to hunt, fish and trade.
Rosanna Angus is a Jawi woman whose family lived on Sunday Island, she shares stories of life on the island before the mission closed in 1962. Discover who started the Mission and why Sunday Island was chosen as the site. Learn about life at the Mission and why the culture is still strong.
This unique piece of Australia’s history has remained hidden from many for too long. The collective stories of those who grew up at the mission have been collected and recorded.
We look forward to sharing these stories with you on
Oolin Sunday Island Cultural Tours
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Snacks
Lunch
Landing and facility fees
Airport/Departure Tax
Coffee and/or Tea
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
For self drivers, please be at the Air Kimberley Terminal by no later than 30 mins prior departure time. Thank you.
Traveler pickup
Broome Airport, Broome, Western Australia, Australia
Dampier Peninsula, Dampier Peninsula, Western Australia, Australia Departing Broome, we fly North East over the Dampier Peninsula to Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm, home of the Australian Pearl.
On arrival, we are transferred from the airstrip to meet with your Jawi guide Rosanna Angus for a cultural adventure island hopping by boat exploring tranquil unspoilt locations whilst learning about the cultural and environmental significance of the spectacular marine reserve.
Sunday Island, West-Australië, Australië Experience the Journey of the Tide Drifters as you travel from Bardi Country on the mainland through the network of islands that make up Jawi Country.
A brief visit to beautiful Middle Beach, learning about the story behind the establishment of Ardyaloon and its connection to Sunday Island. Navigating Pearl Passage, this narrow pass between Jooloom and Jayirri islands and discover its cultural significance.
Arriving at Ewuny (Sunday Island), learn about the history of the Sunday Island Mission, home to many Jawi and Bardi people until its closure in 1962.
Visit Goodngarngoon, place of running water, a place of great cultural importance to the Bardi Jawi people. Followed by a visit to Oolin Beach, which holds important cultural and dreamtimes stories for Morning Tea, swim and relax on a secluded beach.
The return journey takes you through some of Australia's most untouched wilderness and wildlife, dugongs, manta rays, sea turtles, sharks as well as migratory birds and birds of prey. 240 minutes
Cygnet, Cygnet, Tasmania, Australia On returning to Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm, enjoy lunch at their on-site restraurant followed by a Pearl Farm Discovery Tour learning about the history of Cygnet Bay and how they culture some of the finest pearls in the world. 120 minutes
Horizontal Falls, Talbot Bay, Western Australia, Australia After a return to the airstrip, we depart for a scenic flight overhead One Arm Point, Middle Passage, Sunday Island exploring the very places visited on your Oolin Sunday Island tour from above marvelling at the stunning colours of the Buccaneer Archipelago.
Overfly the Horizontal Falls before tracking back over the 1,000 island archipelago, overhead Cape Leveque and a stunning low level coastal flight back to Broome exploring the many beautiful bays and beaches of the Dampier Peninsula.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please advise any dietary requirements / allergies
Maximum individual passenger weight 120kg
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
cyclingviolin
10 Jul 2022
Rosanna’s cultural tour was excellent. She told us about her heritage, the way her people live, fish and care for land, as well as the history of Sunday Island. Showed us many old photos and took us to beautiful secluded bays among magnificent rock formations. With a swim and her excellent dampers added, it was a terrific 3 hours to explore this unique part of the world near Cygnet Bay. Her little niece, Melanie, already learning the trade, was adorable.
piripi2015
08 Jul 2022
What a great four hours going from Cygnet Bay to Sunday Island wit Rosanna. Taking off by boat in blustery weather the trip out was a bit wet but exhilarating.On arrival at Sunday Island Rosanna was very informative of the local history and geography. Landing at the island and going for a swim was a real treat in one of the more lovely bays in the area. This is a must for all visitors to Cygnet Bay.
K2737KPoliviab
10 Jun 2022
The company came and got us, which was very nice. The plane left at 6:30am and we got to see the sunrise, our pilot, Chris was a great pilot and very nice. Then we went cygnet bay and got a tour of Sunday island with a amazing tour guide and then we had lunch which was provided. After we saw the pearl farm and then flew home over the sunset. Overall a great experience and totally recommend.
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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