Tiwi Adventure & Cultural | Tiwi Island Retreat

tiwi adventure & CULTURAL

3 nights | 4 days

Discover the Tiwi Islands from every angle on this immersive 3-night experience, combining authentic Tiwi culture, world-class fishing and a spectacular helicopter scenic flight.

Begin your journey with the Tiwi by Design Cultural Tour, exploring Tiwi art, traditions and community before continuing to Tiwi Island Retreat. During your stay, enjoy guided bluewater and estuary fishing, take to the skies over remote coastlines and pristine beaches, and unwind with fresh local cuisine and premium beverages as the sun sets over the Arafura Sea.

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Inclusions

SeaLink ferry from Darwin
Tiwi by Design Cultural Tour
Beautifully appointed accommodation
Return charter flight to Darwin
Guided bluewater fishing charter
Guided estuary fishing charter
Scenic helicopter flight over the Tiwi Islands
Boat transfers between airstrip and Retreat
All meals, including sunset canapés and cocktails
Premium beer, wine and selected spirits
Tiwi Islands entry and fishing permits
Welcome pack, including shirt and cap

Enhance your chosen package by adding activities from our Experience Menu at an additional cost.

Package Pricing

Village Room
Twin Share | $5,400 pp
Family | $4,300 pp

Standard Ocean room
Twin Share | $6,400 pp

Premium Ocean Room
Twin Share | $7,150 pp

Family Ocean Room
Family | $5,275 pp

Luxury Glamping Tent
Twin Share | $8,200 pp
Family | $5,650 pp

Travelling solo? Contact our bookings team for single occupancy rates.

a taste of Tiwi

Every Tiwi escape is a little different.
Here’s a glimpse of how your days might unfold, with experiences shaped by the weather, tides and conditions.

DAY 1

Discover Tiwi Culture

SeaLink ferry from Darwin to Bathurst Island
Tiwi by Design Cultural Experience
Scenic helicopter transfer to the Retreat
Sunset drinks & canapés
Dinner

DAY 2

Fish, Explore & Unwind

Breakfast
Guided Bluewater Fishing Charter
Lunch at the Retreat
Time to relax & explore the island
Sunset drinks & canapés
Beach dinner & bonfire

DAY 3

See Tiwi from above

Breakfast
Helicopter Scenic Flight
Lunch at the Retreat
Free time to relax & enjoy the Retreat
Sunset drinks & canapés
Dinner

DAY 4

One Last Taste of Tiwi

Breakfast
Final morning to relax & explore
Charter flight back to Darwin

The Tiwi Islands Art Sale coincides each year with the Tiwi Islands Football Grand Final. This massive family gathering provides a rare opportunity for people to visit Bathurst Island and buy Tiwi art and crafts at community prices.

Tiwi Design artists provide diverse works across many mediums, including fine art sculptures and paintings. The ceramic studio produces sculptural pieces that combine traditional and contemporary elements that never fail to surprise.

The Tiwi Islands Art Sale coincides each year with the Tiwi Islands Football Grand Final. This massive family gathering provides a rare opportunity for people to visit Bathurst Island and buy Tiwi art and crafts at community prices.

Tiwi Design artists provide diverse works across many mediums, including fine art sculptures and paintings. The ceramic studio produces sculptural pieces that combine traditional and contemporary elements that never fail to surprise.
Aboriginal artist painting a pukumani pole at Jilamara Arts and Craft Association.

Jilamara Arts and Craft Association is located at Milikapiti, on the shores of Snake Bay with glorious views of the Arafura Sea, and is home to 500 Tiwi. Jilamara artists produce innovative and contemporary works based on traditional body painting designs, using natural ochres found on the island. Large carvings, including Pukumani Poles are a feature of their work as well as the use of the traditional painting tool; kayimwagakimi, the traditional Tiwi painting 'comb'.

Aboriginal artist painting a pukumani pole at Jilamara Arts and Craft Association.

Jilamara Arts and Craft Association is located at Milikapiti, on the shores of Snake Bay with glorious views of the Arafura Sea, and is home to 500 Tiwi. Jilamara artists produce innovative and contemporary works based on traditional body painting designs, using natural ochres found on the island. Large carvings, including Pukumani Poles are a feature of their work as well as the use of the traditional painting tool; kayimwagakimi, the traditional Tiwi painting 'comb'.

a taste of Tiwi

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