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Aussie Adventure 1 Day Tiwi Island Cultural Tour

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Learn about the Tiwi people and their unique culture - a once in a lifetime opportunity to visit a modern day Aboriginal community. A One Day tour will provide you with an insight into the Tiwi People's rich culture and lifestyle.

1 day, Priced from A$449
Sightseeing Tour, Departs from & returns to Darwin

Departures
Departs Daily (Apr to Nov)
Check-in time 7:30 - General Aviation section, Darwin airport
Departs at 8:00 hours
Returns at 17:15 hours
(2009)

Itinerary
After a 30 minute scenic flight you arrive at Bathurst Island. Here you are met by your local Guide to be taken on a journey through the progressive, modern day Aboriginal community of Nguiu. Visit the museum with its interesting displays of traditional art and depictions of the Tiwi 'dreamtime' stories and Early Mission Precinct with its unique Tiwi style Catholic Church. Hear about the colourful history of the early mission days and learn how the Tiwi people have blended their culture with Christianity. Be taken through the successful arts and crafts centres and see where the artists work. You also have the opportunity to purchase Tiwi arts and crafts and screen-printed fabric at Island prices. At morning tea we spend time with some Tiwi Ladies enjoying billy tea and damper while they work on their weaving and painting. Your guides and the ladies also demonstrate their totem dances and perform a smoking ceremony to bless the visitors and explain the meanings behind them. Learn some of the complex rituals associated with the Pukamani (burial ceremony).
Set out for a scenic drive through the wilderness of Bathurst Island. Enjoy lunch and visit a local waterhole for a swim (bring swimmers and towel). Learn about traditional bush tuckers, bush medicine and natural fibers and dyes on your return to the community for your return flight to Darwin.

The tour departs from the General Aviation Terminal.

We supply

• Mini Bus or 4WD vehicle
• Morning tea
• Lunch
• Permits
• Airfares to and from Bathurst Island from Darwin
• Competent TIWI/NT Resident Guide

Passengers need (In a small bag, due to space limitations)

• Sunscreen
• Hat
• Comfortable shoes
• Camera with plenty of film
• Swimwear & towel
• Insect repellent - cream or lotion (non aerosol)

Transfers

• Clients to make own way to/from Darwin Airport.

Special Note

• The roads can be dusty, not a place for your best clothes.
• A reasonable level of fitness is required.