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DARWIN TOURS

TIWI CULTURAL EXPERIENCE
Explore the unique modern day Aboriginal community of
Nguiu on the Tiwi Islands. Learn some of the complex
rituals associated with the Pukamani (burial ceremony)
before returning to Darwin. In the morning take a two
hour cruise aboard the Tiwi Mantawi over to Bathurst
Island. Meet with your local guide and be taken on a
journey through the progressive, modern day Aboriginal
community of Nguiu.
Visit the museum and explore the interesting displays
of traditional art and depictions of the Tiwi ‘dreamtime’
stories. Spend time with some Tiwi ladies while they
work on their weaving and painting. Your guide and
the ladies will also demonstrate their totem dances
and perform a smoking ceremony to bless the visitors.
Sample local billy tea and damper with your included
lunch. Walk through the arts and crafts centres
and see where the artists work. You’ll also have the
4WD ARNHEM LAND DAY TOUR opportunity to purchase Tiwi arts and crafts and
Arnhem Land is the real unique untouched Northern screen-painted fabric.
Territory. On this day tour you will be guided by a Includes:
Traditional Owner through some of the best rock art • Guided tour through Tiwi Community of Wurrumiyanga
galleries in Australia. Browse Injalak Arts and Craft • Traditional smoking ceremony
centre. Choose from the Injalak Hill day tour or the
Arnhem Land sightseeing day tour. • Tiwi Museum
• Arts & Crafts Centres
Includes: • Historical Tiwi Church
• Injalak Hill • Injalak Arts and Crafts Centre • Local guides
• Indigenous guide • Arnhem Land entry permits • Lunch
• Lunch and snacks • Rock art sites • Return ferry transfers to Bathurst Island
• Return transfers from Darwin accommodation
Operator: AAT Kings
Operator: Top End Day Tours Duration: 10 hours 15 minutes
Duration: 14 hours Departs: From Cullen Bay Ferry Terminal, Darwin
Departs: Tue, Thu, Sat from Darwin at 5:15am at 7:30am,
(May – Oct) Thu, Fri (Apr, May, Sep – Nov),
Not suitable for children under 6 yrs. Tour departing Jabiru Mon, Thu, Fri (Jun – Aug)
prices also available. Reasonable level for fitness required for
the Injalak Hill tour.
Adult Child 6-15 yrs Adult Child 2-15 yrs
1 May – 31 Oct 21 $320 * $256 * 1 Apr – 30 Nov 21 $313 * $157 *

TIWI ISLANDS BY DESIGN
On arrival at Bathurst Island, meet your Tiwi guide for
the short walk to Tiwi Design Art Centre for a traditional
‘Welcome to Country’ ceremony and morning tea. Stroll
to the Patakijiyali Museum where you will learn about
the culture and history of the Tiwi People. Visit the
historic Mission Precinct then return to the art centre
for lunch and an exclusive ‘behind-the-scenes’ screen
printing experience with Tiwi artists. This tour gives you
the unique opportunity to create your own Tiwi style
art piece – a t-shirt, tea towel or length of fabric to take
home with you as a special memento.
This is a leisurely paced tour on ‘Tiwi Time’. You will
have the opportunity to purchase unique and traditional
Tiwi artworks including paintings, fabrics, carving,
pottery and clothing at island prices.
The tour departs Cullen Bay at 8am and returns to
Cullen Bay at 5:45pm.
Includes:
• Welcome to Country ceremony
• Walking tour with local Tiwi guide
• Morning tea and lunch
• Guided Tour of Patakijiyali Museum and historic
Mission Precinct
• Cultural art workshop and take home art memento
• Return ferry transfers from Darwin to Bathurst Island
Operator: SeaLink Northern Territory
Duration: 9 hours 45 minutes
Departs: From Marina Boulevard Cullen Bay at 8am,
Thu, Fri (Apr, May, Sep – Dec),
Mon, Thu, Fri (Jun – Aug)

Adult Child 5-14 yrs
1 Apr – 10 Dec 21 $374 * $316 *

* Prices are a guide only, subject to change and availability and are in New Zealand Dollars. From prices for accommodation are per room per night for 2 people, unless otherwise specified and based on the lowest room category for
travel in low season. Prices for tours and transfers are per person, unless otherwise specified. For full terms and conditions including pricing and conditions, refer to the Booking Conditions at the back of this brochure. 35