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ARNHEM LAND TOURING

$ * ^ 18
From 2395 per person twin share
5 DAYS | GOVE AIRPORT TO GOVE AIRPORT
OPERATOR: Lirrwi Yolngu Tourism
TRAVEL TYPE: Small Group Cultural Experience
DEPARTS: Selected dates (Apr – Oct)

HIGHLIGHTS
• Visit a traditional Yolngu homeland in the East
Arnhem Region
• Spend time with the local woman and children
• Learn about Yolngu philosophy and kinship
INCLUDES
• 3 nights tent or bunkhouse accommodation
at a Yolngu Homeland including bedding,
linen, pillow and towel • 1 night 3 star hotel
Yolngu Homeland accommodation • Meals as specified
• Cultural experiences and activities on Yolngu
GAY’ WU (DILLY BAG) WOMAN’S TOUR 5 DAYS homelands • Yolngu driver and guide
Day 1: Gove Airport to Yolngu Homeland (LD) beach or looking for mud crabs in the mangroves. • Return transfers from Gove Airport or Nhulunbuy
On arrival into Gove Airport, be met by Lirrwi Tourism’s Finish the day with dinner and storytelling with your accommodation
Yolngu guide and travel to a Yolngu Homeland. Be Yolngu hosts. ^Price valid Apr – Oct 21. Child, single supplement and day
greeted with a traditional Welcome to Country ceremony Day 4: Yolngu Homeland to Nhulunbuy (BLD) tour prices also available. Itineraries are subject to seasons,
followed by orientation. After lunch, your Yolngu hosts weather conditions, cultural considerations and daily
will take you to gather Pandanus, dyes and shells Spend the morning weaving, painting and other activities can change. Homeland stay accommodation can be
activities with the local women. After a farewell lunch,
for weaving. Spend the next three nights at Yolngu start the journey back to Nhulunbuy. Stop at the Buku- at Bawaka, Bukudal or Nyinyikay, dependent on availability
Homeland. and season.
Larrnggay Mulka Art Centre to see bark petitions which
Day 2: Yolngu Homeland (BLD) symbolise the beginning of the Indigenous Land Rights
Learn about Yolngu culture and kinship, basic Yolngu movement. Enjoy a group dinner and final night with Yolngu
Matha language, Yolngu sign language and what your Lirrwi guide. Overnight in Nhulunbuy. Homeland 1 Nhulunbuy
the Yolngu people use for medicine. Partake in 3
activities which may include weaving, painting and Day 5: Nhulunbuy to Gove Airport (B)
After breakfast at Nhulunbuy accommodation, transfer
jewellery making.
to Gove Airport where your experience of a lifetime
Day 3: Yolngu Homeland (BLD) comes to an end.
After breakfast, continue with activities with the local
woman. This may include gathering pipi’s from the (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner) START/FINISH
OVERNIGHT Gove Airport
$ * ^ 18
From 2395 per person twin share
5 DAYS | GOVE AIRPORT TO GOVE AIRPORT
OPERATOR: Lirrwi Yolngu Tourism
TRAVEL TYPE: Small Group Cultural Experience
DEPARTS: Selected dates (Apr – Oct)

HIGHLIGHTS
• Join in traditional craft activities and food gathering
• Become part of a small Yolngu community in
East Arnhem Land and experience the traditional
way of life lived
INCLUDES
• 3 nights tent or bunkhouse accommodation at a
Yolngu Homeland including bedding, linen, pillow
Yolngu Homeland and towel • 1 night 3 star hotel accommodation
• Meals as specified
CROSSING COUNTRY 5 DAYS • Cultural experiences and activities on Yolngu
Day 1: Gove Airport to Yolngu Homeland (LD) partake in fishing, hunting, didgeridoo making and homelands • Yolngu driver and guide
On arrival into Gove Airport, be met by Lirrwi Tourism’s other activities. • Return transfers from Gove Airport or Nhulunbuy
Yolngu guide and travel to a Yolngu Homeland. Arrive Day 3: Yolngu Homeland (BLD) accommodation
into Yirrkala and visit Buku Larrnggay Mulka Art Centre, After breakfast, continue with activities with the local ^Price valid Apr – Oct 21. Child, single supplement and day
one of the oldest and most respected Aboriginal Art tour prices also available. Itineraries are subject to seasons,
Centre’s in Australia, located in the Yirrkala community. men and woman. Finish the day with dinner and weather conditions, cultural considerations and daily
storytelling with the Yolngu hosts.
Have a guided interpretation of historical Aboriginal activities can change. Homeland stay accommodation can be
Land Rights bark petitions. Local works are available Day 4: Yolngu Homeland to Nhulunbuy (BLD) at Bawaka, Bukudal or Nyinyikay, dependent on availability
and season.
for purchase and can be shipped anywhere in Australia. Spend the morning weaving, painting or undertaking
Arrive at the Yolngu Homeland and receive a traditional other activities with the local woman, or fishing with
Welcome to Country and orientation. This afternoon a the men. After a farewell lunch, start the journey back Yolngu
Traditional Owner or Elder will deliver a Yolgnu cultural to Nhulunbuy. Enjoy a group dinner and final night with Homeland Nhulunbuy
class, sharing and telling the story of the homeland. your Lirrwi guide. Overnight in Nhulunbuy. 3 1
Spend the next three nights at Yolngu Homeland.
Day 5: Nhulunbuy to Gove Airport (B)
Day 2: Yolngu Homeland (BLD) After breakfast at Nhulunbuy accommodation, transfer
Learn about Yolngu culture and kinship, basic Yolngu to Gove Airport where your experience of a lifetime
Matha language, Yolngu sign language and what the comes to an end.
Yolngu people use for medicine. Woman may partake (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner) START/FINISH
in weaving, painting and other activities. Man may Gove Airport
OVERNIGHT
* 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. 59