Tiwi Islands Cultural Experience from Darwin Including Ferry
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.
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What's included in Tiwi Islands Cultural Experience from Darwin Including Ferry
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Cullen Bay MarinaPass-by Only
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.
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
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.
Inclusions
- 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
- 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
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Meet at Cullen Bay Ferry Terminal Address: Ferry Terminal, Larrakeyah NT 0820 Return point: Returns to original departure point at 5:45pm
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Ticket Redemption
No Hotel-Picks available for this tour, please meet at Cullen Bay Ferry Terminal at 7:20 am for check-in Arts & crafts at island prices - Locally made artwork, fabric and artefacts can be purchased on the island during your tour. Please ensure you bring cash for purchases as there is no facility for EFTPOS/Credit Card.
