Itinerary:

A day tour to Bathurst Island provides a unique opportunity to experience a modern day Aboriginal community and learn about the history and the culture of the Tiwi People from a local resident's perspective.
After a 20 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. 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 screenprinted 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 fibres and dyes on your return to the community for your return flight to Darwin.
(Lunch)
We supply: Mini Bus or 4WD vehicle (group size 2-18 passengers), morning tea, lunch, permits, airfares to and from Bathurst Island from Darwin and a competent TIWI/NT resident guide.
You will need: Small bag (due to space limitations), swimwear, towel, sunscreen, hat, personal requisites, camera with plenty of film, insect repellent (cream or lotion, non-aerosol).
Special note: Clients must make their own way to/from Darwin Airport. The tour departs from the General Aviation Terminal. Please reconfirm your tour 24 hours prior to departure as flight times can change. The roads can be dusty, not a place for your best clothes. A reasonable level of fitness is required.