Tiwi Islands Cultural Experience from Darwin Including Ferry
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Tiwi Islands Cultural Experience from Darwin Including Ferry
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Highlights
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.
Itinerary
Cullen Bay Marina(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeMake 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(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeHere you are met by your local Guide to be taken on a journey through the progressive, modern day Aboriginal community of Wurrumiyanga.Tiwi Islands
6 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeVisit the Museum with its interesting displays of traditional art and depictions of the Tiwi ‘dreamtime’ stories and see the Early Mission Precinct. Hear about the colourful history of the early mission days and learn how the 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.
What's included
INCLUDED
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
NOT INCLUDED
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Customer reviews
Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
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
Guests need to make their own way to and from Cullen Bay Ferry Terminal as there is no pickup or drop off provided on this tour.
The tour will return to Darwin at approximately 17:45. This allows ample time for your departing flight from Darwin at 21:00
Make your way to the Cullen Bay Ferry Terminal, a five-minute drive from the CBD. Head to the ticket booth on the upper platform with a copy of your itinerary to be marked off by the Tiwi Island Ferry Staff (Sealink) and receive your ticket
Location
Address
Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia
Provider
AAT Kings
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