Darwin Tiwi Islands Cultural Experience Tour

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.

Meeting 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

What's included:

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

Not included:

• Hotel pickup and drop-off

What to expect:

Duration: 10 hours, 15 minutes

Cullen Bay Marina

Darwin, Northern Territory

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 without stopping

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.

Pass by without stopping

Tiwi Islands

Northern Territory

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.

6 hours