The Magical Tiwi Islands

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EXPLORE TIWI ISLANDS WITH GECKO CAR HIRE DARWIN

Tiwi Island via Tourism Top End

Laying 100km north of Darwin, the Tiwi

So how to get to the Tiwi Islands? There are

Islands is the perfect day tour destination to

two options to get from Darwin to the Tiwi

explore the culture and history of the “Island

Islands – a 30-minute flight from Darwin, or a

of Smiles”. There are minimal tourist facilities

ferry that travels from Darwin to Bathurst

across the 11 islands that make up Tiwi,

Island three times a week. If you are coming

however only Bathurst and Melville Islands is

from Darwin Airport, we offer car rentals in

are open to visitors.

Darwin close to the airport. It is then just

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nder 10km to Cullen Bay Marina where you can

This particular tour has been designed to give

get the ferry to the Tiwi Islands.

participants first-hand experience in sharing spaces with Tiwi families. In keeping with

2 Day/1 Night Experience the Tiwi Way

cultural protocol, activities will often be split into men and women’s groups, however this

SeaLink ferries offer a 2-day/1-night package to

gives you a really great insight into the day to

the Tiwi Islands. Arriving at Wurrumiyanga on

day life on the Tiwi Islands.

Bathurst Island, your Tiwi guides will show you how the locals live over two days.

Tiwi Islands Football Grand Final & Annual Art Sale

Once you have stepped off the ferry, you will be met with a traditional “Welcome to Country”

If you are a fan of AFL, March is the best time to

ceremony. Other activities over the two days

plan a trip to the Tiwi Islands. The Tiwi Football

include fishing, hunting, walks, listening to

Grand Final and Annual Art Sale are combined

stories and songs around the fire and more.

on one day, where visitors can spend the morning visiting the museum and Catholic mission precinct or following the art trail and purchasing authentic art from Jilimara, Manupi and Tiwi Design art centres. Enjoy a lunch under the shade, and then it’s on to the football! This once-a-year event sells out fast, so you will need to plan ahead. Traditional Arts and Crafts Every culture has its own arts and crafts, and the people of the Tiwi Islands are no different. On the islands, you’ll find a great range of arts and crafts that you can purchase including woven bangles, painted shells, pottery, wood carvings and clothing. There are a few places to pop on your list to stop by.

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Tiwi Design is located on Bathurst Island and is one of Australia’s oldest art centres. Here you will find ochre paintings on canvas and bark, carvings, fabrics and glass sculpture. If you have time, join the Tiwi by Design cultural tour, where you’ll get a session with a Tiwi artist to create your own artwork. Munupi Arts is located on Melville Island and is an Aboriginal owned and governed association with traditional arts. Catch a Fish Tiwi Islands Adventures offers two to six-day fishing trips, perfect for any experience level. With accommodation on Melville Island, charter flights from Darwin and island transfers, and fishing permits, spend some time chasing the barra, croc spotting or crabbing. To relax, sample bush tucker that is traditional to the islands. The

Tiwi

Islands

are

a

fantastic

cultural

experience and certainly not to be missed when exploring Darwin!


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