Tiwi By Design Day Tour
Overview
Available languages
9 hours
Mobile ticket
Visit a traditional Aboriginal community on the Tiwi Islands, off the coast of Darwin. Accompanied by a local Tiwi guide, you'll learn about local history and Tiwi rituals by visiting all the places of interest. Share a traditional morning tea with Tiwi Islanders before taking an art workshop taught by Aboriginal artists. Tourism is limited on the island, making this a rare chance to visit this Aboriginal community that holds on tightly to its traditions.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This is a walking tour, an easy stroll over short distances between the ferry landing, art centre and mission precinct. **Please note that the Bathurst Island Museum is closed until 2022, and is no longer included in this tour**
Covid Procedures: We have always had stringent and rigorous hygiene standards, cleaning procedures and health and safety practices. During this time, we have stepped our practices and procedures up even further. Where possible we have made additional hand sanitisers and cleaning stations available to our customers and employees to exercise good hand/hygiene practices. We have also placed hygiene communications in our vessels, vehicles, accommodation, food venues, shop fronts/counters/terminals from the relevant health authorities.
Dietary requirements: Please advise of any dietary requirements at the time of booking
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Local guide
WiFi on board
Lunch
Restroom on board
Food and drinks, unless specified
Hotel pickup and drop-off
What To Expect
SeaLink Northern Territory
Servicing the Top end since 2013, SeaLink Northern Territory provides a safe, comfortable and reliable ferry service with state-of-the-art high-speed catamarans and friendly qualified crew. Built especially for remote locations, the SeaLink NT ferries are capable of beach landings, carrying large numbers of passengers in comfort, and are all equipped with kiosks, men, women and disabled toilets, air-conditioned cabins, and spacious outdoor decking.
Tiwi Design
After a rest and lunch in the shade, it’s time to re-visit Tiwi Design and participate in an exclusive ‘behind-the-scenes’ screen printing workshop. Choose from contemporary or traditional Tiwi design to print onto a take-home t-shirt, tea towel or fabric – a wonderful souvenir of your Tiwi visit.
Options
SeaLink Tiwi Islands
Ferry
Reviews
149 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Take some seasick tablets...
Tim M,
Jun 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00Take some seasick tablets with you for the trip over and back if you get motion sickness. Wear a hat and comfortable shoes, there's a little bit of walking to do.
A day to remember.
David C,
Aug 4, 2024
- Viator
5.00We were welcomed with a smoking ceremony and dancing. Vivian, our excellent guide, explained everything in a friendly and easily understood way. Vivian led our guided tour of the small town with its interesting history, he made the history come alive with his knowledge of his people and their customs as well as the war time history. Lunch was fresh and tasty, we were well looked after by the friendly team at the arts centre. We particularly enjoyed the screen printing activity after lunch. The team couldn’t have been more helpful and everyone created work they could be proud of. Overall an enjoyable and relaxing day in a friendly and welcoming environment.
Tiwi in a day!
MarieTherese S,
Jul 5, 2024
- Viator
3.00Wonderful to experience life on Tiwi at Bathurst Islands. Had opportunity to create screen print. Loved the museum and church(site of Top End Wedding). Great day exploring. Sadly the ferry rides weren't too flash but it couldn't spoil the beautiful day for us
Crocodile rock
Paul G,
May 21, 2024
- Viator
5.00We really enjoyed the various animal dances. Welcome to Country and the smoking ceremony were inclusive. Screen printing was educational and fun. The staff were patient with the group.
Authentic, educational, Thankyou
Sophie B,
Apr 16, 2024
- Viator
5.00Amazing day trip, local guides and artists, it felt authentic and its was super educational! Great lunch, Trip tan very smoothly I learnt so much!
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