Larrakeyah Trip Overview
Catch the ferry from Darwin to spend the day with the traditional Tiwi people of Bathurst Island, one of the Tiwi Islands, a group of islands off the coast of the Northern Territory. You’ll see the famous Tiwi art and burial poles, witness a traditional smoking ceremony and drink billy tea with the locals. Take this rare opportunity to interact with a modern-day Aboriginal community, and gain unique insights into the complex cultural rituals of Australia’s Tiwi Islands. Lunch and ferry are included!
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Duration: 10 hours 9 minutes
Starts: Larrakeyah, Australia
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Larrakeyah, Northern Territory, Australia
Catch the ferry from Darwin to spend the day with the traditional Tiwi people of Bathurst Island, one of the Tiwi Islands, a group of islands off the coast of the Northern Territory. You’ll see the famous Tiwi art and burial poles, witness a traditional smoking ceremony and drink billy tea with the locals. Take this rare opportunity to interact with a modern-day Aboriginal community, and gain unique insights into the complex cultural rituals of Australia’s Tiwi Islands. Lunch and ferry are included!
Itinerary
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Pass By: Cullen Bay Marina, Darwin, Northern Territory Australia
Make your own way to the Cullen Bay Ferry Terminal in Darwin to catch the 2.5 hour ferry cruise to Bathurst Island, where you’ll take a guided tour of the Aboriginal community of Wurrumiyanga.
Pass By: Wurrumiyanga NT 0822, Australia
Your tour takes you to the island’s museum, where you’ll see traditional Tiwi art depicting the Aborigines’ Dreamtime stories. You’ll also visit the mission precinct church, designed in traditional Tiwi style.
Then visit the Tiwi art center, where you’ll have the opportunity to purchase Tiwi art if you wish, before relaxing with billy tea (campfire tea) and damper (bread cooked in a campfire) with a group of Tiwi ladies. With insightful commentary provided by your guide, watch Tiwi totem dances, and hear the meaning behind the traditional smoking ceremony which will be performed for you.
Stop At: Tiwi Islands, Tiwi Islands, Top End, Northern Territory
Visit the Tiwi Islands
Duration: 6 hours
Pass By: Bathurst Island, Bathurst Island, Tiwi Islands, Top End, Northern Territory
Your time on Bathurst Island also includes a visit to a Tiwi burial site, where the complex rituals of the island’s burial poles (known as Pukamani poles) will be explained. If conditions are right, your visit might also include a refreshing swim in a local waterhole. You will also receive a boxed lunch of sandwiches and fruit to enjoy along the way.
When you day comes to an end, you’ll be transferred to the ferry terminal catch it back to Darwin,
