Helicopter & Cultural Experience | Tiwi Island Retreat

helicopter & cultural experience

2 nights | 3 days

Experience the Tiwi Islands like few ever do with this exclusive 2-night adventure by sea, land and sky. Begin your journey with the Tiwi by Design Cultural Tour, discovering Tiwi culture, art and traditions before taking to the skies on a spectacular helicopter flight to Tiwi Island Retreat.

During your stay, enjoy fresh local cuisine, premium beverages and the Tiwi Explorer Helicopter Experience, taking you beyond the Retreat to discover remote coastlines, pristine beaches, wildlife and hidden corners of the Tiwi Islands.

2 NIGHTS | 3 DAYS | TIWI EXPLORER BY HELICOPTER | TIWI BY DESIGN CULTURAL | ALL-INCLUSIVE

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Inclusions

Beautifully appointed accommodation
SeaLink ferry from Darwin
Tiwi by Design Cultural Tour
Helicopter flight from Bathurst to Tiwi Island Retreat
Tiwi Explorer Helicopter Experience
Boat transfers between airstrip and Retreat
Return charter flight to Darwin
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 | $5,500 pp
Family | $4,800 pp

Standard Ocean Room
Twin Share | $6,200 pp

Premium Ocean Room
Twin Share | $6,700 pp

Family Ocean Room
Family | $5,450 pp

Luxury Glamping Tent
Twin Share | $7,400 pp
Family | $5,700 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 on arrival

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

DAY 2

Explore Tiwi from above

Breakfast
Tiwi Explorer Helicopter Experience
Lunch at the Retreat
Time to relax or explore the island
Sunset drinks & canapés
Beach dinner & bonfire

DAY 3

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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