Tiwi Island Day Tour from Darwin
Darwin, Australia
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Trip Type: Day Trips
Duration: 8 hours
Visit a traditional Aboriginal community on the Tiwi Islands, off the coast of Darwin. Accompanied by an indigenous guide, you'll visit a Tiwi museum and art center, as well as learn about local history and Tiwi rituals. You can choose to take an art workshop taught by Aboriginal artists, or share a traditional morning tea with Tiwi Islanders. Tourism is limited on the island, making this a rare chance to visit this Aboriginal community that holds on tightly to its traditions.
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Visit a traditional Aboriginal community on the Tiwi Islands, off the coast of Darwin. Accompanied by an indigenous guide, you'll visit a Tiwi museum and art center, as well as learn about local history and Tiwi rituals. You can choose to take an art workshop taught by Aboriginal artists, or share a traditional morning tea with Tiwi Islanders. Tourism is limited on the island, making this a rare chance to visit this Aboriginal community that holds on tightly to its traditions.
Catch the ferry from Darwin and relax as you make the 2-hour trip to Bathurst Island. Enjoy the seating available on two interior air-conditioned decks or an outside sun deck. Sandwiches, pies and snack foods are available for purchase, along with soft drinks and water.
On your tour of Bathurst Island, your local guide shares Tiwi rituals and history during a scenic walk and visits to art centers and museums. Choose from the two itineraries below to tailor the tour to your interests.
Throughout your trip, keep an eye out for wildlife such as seabirds and turtles. The Tiwi Islands are the breeding grounds for a variety of indigenous animals.
On your tour of Bathurst Island, your local guide shares Tiwi rituals and history during a scenic walk and visits to art centers and museums. Choose from the two itineraries below to tailor the tour to your interests.
Throughout your trip, keep an eye out for wildlife such as seabirds and turtles. The Tiwi Islands are the breeding grounds for a variety of indigenous animals.
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