Bathurst Island Tour
Cross the Timor Sea and explore one of the famous Tiwi islands on this Bathurst Island Tour. Discover the crafts, rituals and culture of the aboriginal population. Bathurst Island Tour.
- 10 hours
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- Open on Mon, Thu, Fri
Cross the Timor Sea and explore one of the famous Tiwi islands on this Bathurst Island Tour. Discover the crafts, rituals and culture of the aboriginal population.
Bathurst Island Tour
We'll meet at Cullen Bay Terminal at 7:30 am and board a ferry to Bathurst Island. The journey lasts two and a half hours, providing views of the Timor Sea.
Upon arrival, we'll visit the Mission Heritage Gallery to learn about the aboriginal villages and traditional spots, including the Tiwi style Catholic church. You'll also see the wooden sculptures of birds from Tiwi mythology.
Next, we'll visit a local village to engage with the Tiwi Islands' aboriginal community to explore their rituals and dances, along with their body art, which carries spiritual significance and social meaning.
Following this, we will have a traditional tea accompanied by a small lunch. The tour will continue with visits to different craft shops to observe local traditional sculpture making.
The tour concludes with a ferry ride back to the meeting point, arriving in Darwin at 6 pm.
Important Information
This tour is accessible for wheelchairs if the chair is small and the user is accompanied.
Prices
Included
- Ferry between Darwin and Bathurst Island.
- English speaking guide.
- Tea and lunch.
- Entry to the museum.
Tips
- Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. This must be indicated in the reservation. An accompanying person is required.
