Tiwi Islands
An Indigenous island group about 80 km north of Darwin, where you can join a cultural day trip to visit art centres and traditional ceremonies.
The Tiwi Islands, made up of Melville Island and Bathurst Island, are home to the Tiwi people and are known for their vivid paintings, carved poles and textiles. The usual way to visit is a day tour from Darwin, by ferry or small plane. In the main community of Wurrumiyanga, visitors see the Catholic church, a museum and an art centre, watch a welcome ceremony and taste local refreshments.
Entry to the islands requires a permit, and independent travel is difficult, so tours usually arrange it. Alcohol is restricted.
Opening hours
Dry season group tours
Nearby sights
- Nightcliff Jetty
- Darwin Military Museum
- East Point Reserve
- Fannie Bay Gaol
- Parap Village Markets
- Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory
- Mindil Beach Sunset Market
- George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens