| A two day camping
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, plus
the adventure of camping in a remote
location and learning more about the
way of life on the Island.
Day 1: Tiwi
Islands
After a scenic flight you arrive
at Bathurst Island. Here you are met
by your guide to be taken on a
journey through the progressive
community of Nguiu. Visit the museum
and learn about the Tiwi history and
culture. Explore some successful
arts and crafts centres and see
artists’ work. You also have the
opportunity to purchase some Tiwi
arts and crafts, screen-printed
fabric and clothing at Island
prices. Spend time with some Tiwi
Ladies enjoying billy tea and damper
while they work on their weaving and
painting, and show you their totem
dances. 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 tucker, bush
medicine and natural fibres and
dyes. Later, head off to Moantu (the
home of the Rainbow Serpent) and set
up camp at this picturesque spot
overlooking a large freshwater lake.
Take a walk over the sand dunes to
admire the view and a Tiwi Island
sunset before dinner around the
campfire.
Accommodation: Moantu Camp,
Bathurst Island.
(Lunch, Dinner)
Day 2: Cape Fourcroy
After breakfast travel out to the
westernmost point of Bathurst Island
– Cape Fourcroy and explore the
rugged coastline. Walk along this
beautiful beach in search of turtle
nests. There will be many
opportunities to see a diverse range
of native wildlife, so don’t forget
your cameras! Learn about
traditional uses of the native flora
and fauna with your Tiwi guide.
Visit Tomorrupi Waterfall and cool
off in the refreshing water and
enjoy a picnic lunch. Visit a Tiwi
Burial Site and learn about some of
the complex rituals associated with
the Pukumani Poles (Burial Poles)
before returning to Nguiu for your
return flight to Darwin.
(Breakfast, Lunch) |
