Full-Day Tiwi Island Aboriginal Culture Tour with Lunch & Roundtrip Ferry Ride
Join the Tiwi people and delve into their rich history and culture with a full-day tour to the Tiwi Islands. You’ll depart from Darwin and set sail towards Bathurst Island, also known as the Island of Smiles. During this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to visit a modern-day Aboriginal community, you’ll witness a range of cultural activities and gain a unique insight into the lifestyle of the Tiwi people. With lunch included, you’ll get to the heart of this amazing community and have an authentic understanding of their ongoing connection to the land and culture.
Inclusions
- Valid for one infant (0–1), one child (2–15) or one adult (16+) (*please note, under 18s must be accompanied by an adult aged 18+)
- Full-day Tiwi Aboriginal cultural experience
- Lunch
- Return ferry to Bathurst Island
- Experienced driver guide (at Bathurst Island)
- Comprehensive commentary
- Travel in an air-conditioned coach
- Available: Thursday & Friday (April–May, September–November) and Monday, Thursday & Friday (June–August): 8am departure, 5.45pm return (approximately)
- Bookings valid to 31 March 2024
Itinerary Highlights:
- Bathurst Island: Take a 2.5-hour ferry ride from Darwin aboard Tiwi Mantawi
- Wurrumiyanga: Join a local guide for a journey through this progressive modern community
- Visiting sites: Visit the Early Mission Precinct with its unique Tiwi-style Catholic Church
- Tiwi women: Spend time with some of them while they weave and paint
- Smoking Ceremony: See your guides and the ladies perform this to bless their visitors, and demonstrate totem dances and explain the meaning behind them
- Morning Tea: Sample local billy tea and damper with your morning tea
- Arts and Crafts Centres: Visit the centres and see where the artists work
- Arts and 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. The Museum and local artists take cash only, the Art Centre prefers EFTPOS/Credit Card
*Itinerary may be subject to change
Pricing & availability
Things to know
Things don’t always work out, so enjoy peace of mind knowing that the following cancellation options are available to you.
Up to 2 days before your chosen date - 100%
Up to 7 days after purchase - 100% Cancellations
Cancellations made within 48 hours’ of departure: 50% cancellation fee applies
Cancellations made within 24 hours’ of departure: 100% cancellation fee applies
Changes to Booking
48 hours’ notice is required to change a booking you have made
- Warm layers in cooler months
- Cash if purchasing local artwork
- Enclosed walking shoes
- Sunglasses, sunscreen and hat
- Water bottle
Selected days
Availability:
- Available: Thursday & Friday (April–May, September–November) and Monday, Thursday & Friday (June–August): 8am departure, 5.45pm return (approximately)
- Not valid: Black out dates apply including 12 June 2023, 28 July 2023 & 7 August 2023
- Departure Point: Check-in from 7.20am for strict 8am departure at Cullen Bay Ferry Terminal
- Bookings valid to 31 March 2024
Important:
- Itinerary is subject to change and availability
- Low level of fitness required for this tour
- Participants aged under 18 must be accompanied by a person aged 18+
- This tour contains a third party operated ferry cruise which may be on request. Please contact AAT Kings prior to travel to confirm the ferry cruise
- Please see full Frequently Asked Questions here: https://www.aatkings.com/about-us/frequently-asked-questions/
Terms & Conditions:
- Minimum numbers apply for tour to proceed. If a trip fails to satisfy minimum numbers, the trip may be cancelled or rescheduled
- Cruises are weather dependent and may be cancelled at the discretion of the operator for the safety of passengers and crew
- Please see full Terms & Conditions here: https://www.aatkings.com/about-us/booking-conditions-published-02-08-22/
Please Note:
- Bookings for this offer are limited and subject to availability. Not valid with any other offer
- Entire value must be used in one visit; any unused portions will be forfeited, and cannot be used at a later date
Important:
- The destination you are travelling to may have health, insurance and vaccination requirements in place. Please ensure you stay up to date with any requirements prior to your visit
- We reserve the right to modify prices for marketing and commercial reasons. Please note that full terms and conditions apply. Full terms and conditions are located on the terms and conditions page of our website
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