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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. We'll meet at Cullen Bay Terminal at 7:30 am and board a...

  • 10 hours
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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 hours and thirty minutes, offering views of the Timor Sea.

Upon arrival, we'll visit the Mission Heritage Gallery to learn about the aboriginal villages and the Tiwi style Catholic church, along with wooden sculptures of birds from Tiwi mythology.

Next, we'll visit a local village to meet the Tiwi Islands' aboriginal community and explore their rituals, dances, and body art, which has spiritual significance and reflects their social position.

We will enjoy a traditional tea accompanied by a small lunch. Afterwards, we will explore various craft shops to observe how locals create traditional sculptures.

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 it is small and the user is accompanied.

Included

  • Ferry between Darwin and Bathurst Island.
  • English speaking guide.
  • Tea and lunch.
  • Entry to the museum.

Tips

  • Accessibility: Yes, you must attend with a carer

Location

Activity location

Allen Ave, Larrakeyah NT 0820, Australia

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