Tiwi Islands Day Tour

Begin your journey to Tiwi Island with a scenic ferry ride to Bathurst Island departing the Cullen bay Ferry Terminal. After your ferry ride, a local guide will take you on a journey through the fascinating lifestyles of the Tiwi Island's people. Visit a museum with displays of traditional indigenous art and depictions of the Tiwi 'Dreamtime' stories, a unique Tiwi style Catholic Church, arts and crafts centres and enjoy some billy tea and damper with some Tiwi ladies for morning tea.

Locals will demonstrate totem dancing and will perform a smoking ceremony, before you head out on a scenic drive through the Bathurst Island wilderness. As if you haven't already learnt enough about this amazing community, you will also learn about traditional bush tucker and bush medicines to complete your visit to the Tiwi Islands.

Hotels transfers are not included in this tour, so guests are to make their own way to the Cullen Bay Ferry Terminal by 7:20am to depart at 8am and return at 5:45pm. If you were looking for a complete Aboriginal Cultural experience not far from Darwin, then book this tour online today.

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Inclusions

• Return ferry to Bathurst Island departing Darwin
• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Experienced driver/guide
• Morning tea

Exclusions

• Hotel pick ups and drops offs - you will need to make your own way to the Cullen Bay Ferry Terminal

Highlights

• Ferry Crossing to Bathurst Island
• Morning Tea with the Tiwi Ladies
• The Museum
• Arts and crafts co-operatives
• Lookout and burial site

Time

• Tours depart Monday, Thursday & Friday (May-September) from Cullen Bay Ferry Terminal, Darwin at approximately 8.00am and return at approximately 5.45pm
• Tour does not operate from April - October
• Check-in commences at 7:20am for 8:00am departure
• Please note there are no hotel pick ups for this tour, you will need to make your own way to the Cullen Bay Ferry Terminal

What To Bring

• Sunscreen
• Hat
• Comfortable shoes
• Camera
• Insect repellent - cream or lotion (non aerosol)

Additional Information

• A reasonable level of fitness is required
• The roads can be dusty, not a place for your best clothes
• Companion card holders are entitled to a 50% discount, however the companion card must be presented at time of travel to validate. Please contact the tour operator directly to book in for your companion passenger. Once the booking has been made you will be sent a voucher with the tour operators details attached

Cancellation Policy

For day tours

• Cancellation 24+ Hours Prior to Departure: No cancellation fee will be charged for day tours cancelled 24 or more hours before the scheduled departure.
• Cancellation 0-24 Hours Prior to Departure: A 100% cancellation fee will apply for day tours cancelled within 0-24 hours of the scheduled departure.

Booking Information

• Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
• Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the tour
• For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher