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Tiwi Islands Aboriginal Culture Day Tour

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Ferry crossing to Bathurst Island
Unique Tiwi Catholic Church
Traditional Aboriginal art

Discover interesting rituals
Traditional ceremonies
Billy tea & damper

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After making your own way to the Cullen Bay Ferry Terminal, a five-minute drive from the CBD, Take the 2 ½ hour cruise aboard the Tiwi Mantawi over to Bathurst Island. Here you are met by your local Guide to be taken on a journey through the progressive, modern day Aboriginal community of Wurrumiyanga. 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 the Tiwi people have blended their culture with Christianity. Spend time with some Tiwi Ladies while they work on their weaving and painting. 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 successful Arts & Crafts Centres and see where the artist’s work. You also can 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 being taken back to the ferry landing to re-board your vessel, departing Bathurst Island for Darwin at 3.15 pm.

Inclusions

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

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
The Museum
Arts and crafts co-operatives
Lookout and burial site

Time

Tours depart on Thursday and Friday May & Sep
Tours depart Mon, Thur & Fri Jun-Aug
Tours depart Thur & Fri Oct-Nov & Apr
Check-in commences at 7:30am 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

Booking Information

Your booking can take up to 1-2 business days to be confirmed with the operator. Please ensure that you contact us 07 5592 2233 to confirm your booking if your travel date is within this period

“Learn about the Tiwi people and their unique culture – a once in a lifetime opportunity to visit a modern day Aboriginal community. This one day tour will provide you with an insight into the Tiwi people’s rich culture and lifestyle.”

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