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Tiwi Islands Cultural Experience from Darwin Including Ferry

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This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to visit a modern-day Aboriginal community. It will provide you with an insight into the Tiwi people’s rich culture and lifestyle. The tour will reveal scenes seldom seen by many outsiders and will leave you with a lifetime memory. Many cities are blessed with island destinations close by, but only Darwin has the Tiwi Islands.
  • Local billy tea and damper for morning tea
  • Return ferry from Darwin to Bathurst Island
  • Lunch
  • Visit the Tiwi Museum
  • Experienced driver guide
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
Departure Point

Cullen Bay Ferry Terminal, Larrakeyah NT 0820, Australia Meet at Cullen Bay Ferry Terminal Address: Ferry Terminal, Larrakeyah NT 0820 Return point: Returns to original departure point at 5:45pm

Return Details

Cullen Bay Ferry Terminal, Larrakeyah NT 0820, Australia Meet at Cullen Bay Ferry Terminal Address: Ferry Terminal, Larrakeyah NT 0820 Return point: Returns to original departure point at 5:45pm

  • Cullen Bay Marina, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia
    Make your own way to the Cullen Bay Ferry Terminal, a five-minute drive from the CBD, and take the 2.5 hour cruise aboard the Tiwi Mantawi over to Bathurst Island.
  • Wurrumiyanga, Wurrumiyanga NT 0822, Australia
    Here you are met by your local Guide to be taken on a journey through the progressive, modern day Aboriginal community of Wurrumiyanga.
  • Tiwi Islands, Northern Territory, Australia
    Visit the Museum with its interesting displays of traditional art and depictions of the Tiwi ‘dreamtime’ stories and Early Mission Precinct with its unique Tiwi style Catholic Church. Hear about the colourful history of the early mission days and learn how Tiwi people have blended their culture with Christianity. Spend time with some Tiwi Ladies while they work on their weaving and painting. You will then get the chance to sample local billy tea and damper. Your guides and the ladies also demonstrate their totem dances and perform a smoking ceremony to bless the visitors and explain the meanings behind them. Be taken through the Arts & Crafts Centres and see where the artist’s work. You also have the opportunity to purchase Tiwi arts and crafts and screen-printed fabric at Island prices. Learn some of the complex rituals associated with the Pukamani (burial ceremony) before taken back to the ferry landing to re-board your vessel. You'll depart Bathurst Island for Darwin at 3.15 pm.
    360 minutes
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
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.
Rhonda_L
20 Jul 2023
Lovely to learn that the Tiwi people still highly respect their culture. A lovely day out. Very informative
Craig_L
10 Jul 2023
The guide was friendly, eagerly shared cultural experiences and answered questions. He made the entire experience enjoyable.
Carol_T
26 Jun 2023
I enjoyed finding out about the Tiwi way of life and their history and also that our tour was run by a local. Lunch was great and so was the dance and talk about their culture.
This tour in Northern Territory is organized by AAT Kings

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