Bathurst Island Tour

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Cross the Timor Sea and explore one of the famous Tiwi islands on this Bathurst Island Tour. Discover the crafts, rituals and culture of the aboriginal population.

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Cross the Timor Sea and explore one of the famous Tiwi islands on this Bathurst Island Tour. Discover the crafts, rituals and culture of the aboriginal population.

Bathurst Island Tour

We'll meet at Cullen Bay Terminal at 7:30 am and board a ferry to Bathurst Island. During the two hour and a half journey, you'll be sure to enjoy the views from the Timor sea.

On arrival, we'll visit the Mission Heritage Gallery, where we'll learn about aboriginal villages in the area and the many traditional hidden corners such as the Tiwi style Catholic church. You'll also see the wooden sculptures of birds from Tiwi mythology.

Afterwards, we'll go to a local village to meet some of the Tiwi Islands' aboriginal community, and discover more about their rituals and dances. You'll also find out more concerning their body art which has important spiritual significance and reveals their social position.

Next, we'll enjoy a traditional tea accompanied by a small lunch. Then we'll continue on visiting different craft shops to see how locals develop traditional sculptures.

The tour will end taking the ferry back to the meeting point, arriving back in Darwin at 6 pm.

Important Information

This tour is accessible for wheelchairs if it is small and the user is accompanied.

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Duration

10h 15m.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

Included

Ferry between Darwin and Bathurst Island.

English speaking guide.

Tea and lunch.

Entry to the museum.

When to book?

You can book up to the tour start time subject to availability. Book now to guarantee your spot.

Type of voucher

Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible. This must be indicated in the reservation. An accompanying person is required.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.

Sustainability Code

Our providers commit to:

Provide a safe and satisfying experience.

Reduce, reuse, recycle.

Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.

Uphold fair employment standards.

Foster the growth of local communities.

Preserve the integrity of local culture.

Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.

Ensure ethical treatment of animals.

Operate with honesty and transparency.

Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.

This particular activity contributes as follows:

No printing of documentation required.
Provider
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Aat Kings

Corporate name: AAT Kings Tours PTY LTD

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Pets

Not permitted.
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Cancellations

Cancellations

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. If you cancel 1 hour before the activity starts, we will refund you 50%. If you cancel under this time, you will be refunded 100%. If you do not show up, you will not be refunded.
Meeting point

Meeting point

Cullen Bay Ferry Terminal.

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