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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.
At morning tea, spend time with some Tiwi ladies
enjoying billy tea and damper 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. Visit the museum and
explore the interesting displays of traditional art and
depictions of the Tiwi ‘dreamtime’ stories. Walk through
the arts and crafts centres and see where the artist’s
work, you’ll also have the opportunity to purchase Tiwi
ARNHEM LAND DAY TOUR arts and crafts and screen-painted fabric.
Arnhem Land is the real unique untouched Northern Includes:
Territory. On this day tour you will be guided by a • Traditional smoking ceremony
traditional owner through some of the best Rock Art
Galleries in Australia. Browse Injalak Arts and Craft • Museum entry
centre. Choose from the Injalak Hill day tour or the • Local guides
Arnhem Land sightseeing day tour. • Morning tea
• Return ferry transfers to Bathurst Island
Includes:
• Injalak Hill • Injalak Arts and Crafts Centre Operator: AAT Kings
• Indigenous guide • Arnhem Land entry permits Duration: 10 hours 15 minute
• Lunch and snacks • Rock art sites Departs: From Cullen Bay Ferry Terminal at 7:30am
Thu, Fri (Apr, May, Sep – Nov),
• Return transfers from Darwin accommodation Mon, Thu, Fri (Jun – Aug)
Operator: Top End Day Tours
Duration: 14 hours
Departs: Mon to Sat from Darwin at 5:15am
(May – Oct)
Not suitable for children under 6 yrs. Tour departing Jabiru
prices also available. Reasonable level for fitness required for
the Injalak Hill day tour.
Adult Child 6-16 yrs Adult Child 2-15 yrs
1 May – 31 Oct 20 $314 * $251 * 1 Apr – 30 Nov 20 $298 * $149 *

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 before
a 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’, also offering
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:
• Traditional welcome ceremony
• Walking tour with local Tiwi guide
• Morning tea and lunch
• Guided Tour of Tiwi Museum and historic
mission precinct
• Cultural art session 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 20 $366 * $309 *

* 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
34 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.