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Tiwi Islands Cultural Experience from Darwin Including Ferry

Location Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia
$294.07
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Overview

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.
Tiwi Islands
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 10 hours 15 minutes

Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.

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  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Experienced driver guide
  • Visit the Tiwi Museum
  • Lunch
  • Return ferry from Darwin to Bathurst Island
  • Local billy tea and damper for morning tea
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

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

  • 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. (pass by)
  • Here you are met by your local Guide to be taken on a journey through the progressive, modern day Aboriginal community of Wurrumiyanga. (pass by)
  • 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.

  • 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
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure 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.
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    Tiwi Islands Cultural Experience from Darwin Including Ferry

    Location Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia
    $294.07
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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