From Darwin: Tiwi Islands Cultural Day Tour by Ferry – Wurrumiyanga, Australia

EXPERIENCE

Tour the Tiwi Islands community and experience a traditional Tiwi welcome smoking ceremony. Visit the Tiwi Design art center and Catholic mission precinct in the company of a local guide.
The Tiwi Islands ferry departs Cullen Bay Ferry Terminal, located 5 minutes from Darwin’s city center. Check in commences at 7:30 AM for a prompt 8:00 AM departure.
Bring a book, sit back and relax on the 2.5-hour journey to the Tiwi Islands, 80km north of Darwin. Sandwiches, pies, coffee, drinks, and snack foods are available for purchase from the ferry kiosk. 

Upon arrival, your local Tiwi guide will greet you on the beach and take you on a walking tour of the community. For those with mobility impairments, don’t be disheartened as it is only a few minutes’ walk between locations. 
From the ferry landing, wander up to Tiwi Design for a traditional welcome ceremony and morning tea (damper and a cuppa). Your guide will then show you local paintings and teach you about the culture and history of the Tiwi People.

On to the historic Catholic mission precinct and Patakijiyali Museum before returning to Tiwi Design for lunch and a ‘behind-the-scenes’ screen printing session with a local Tiwi artist. Create your own screen-printed Tiwi-style art piece to take home a memento of your day on the Tiwi Islands. 

You also have the opportunity to purchase unique and traditional Tiwi artworks including paintings, fabrics, carving, pottery and clothing at island prices. Return to the ferry at 15:00 PM for the journey back to Darwin, arriving back in Cullen Bay at 5:45 PM.

HIGHLIGHTS

Take part in a cultural art workshop and take home an art memento
Visit the Tiwi Mission Precinct
Learn the Tiwi Creation Story

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