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Tiwi Islands

Island group of the Northern Territory, Australia

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Overview

The Tiwi Islands are a small archipelago in Australia's Northern Territory, 100 km north of Darwin.

Sights and activities

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Tiwi Art Network
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Occasional tours geared towards visitors with an interest in Aboriginal art.
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Tiwi Island Tour
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One-day tours from $465, including meals, return flights, tour guide and permits.
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Patakijiyali Museum
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Hours
Mon-Fri 9AM-2PM
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Where to eat, drink and stay

Eat1 place

Frangipani Cafe
Hours
Sat 9AM-noon
Address
Puti Dr, Wurrumiyanga

Sleep1 place

Mantiyupwi Motel
Address
Lot 835, Wurrumiyanga
Phone
+61 8 8941 1162

Getting there and around

Getting there

Visiting the Tiwi Islands requires a permit from the Tiwi Islands Land Council. For casual visitors, the only way to arrange one is through one of two designated tour operators:

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Snake Bay Airport

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Understandkm. They have a combined population of just over 2,000 people, over 90% of whom are Aboriginal. The largest settlement, Nguiu (pron. "new-you") on Bathurst, has a population of 1,500.

TalkUnlike the rest of Australia, the Tiwi Islands speak Tiwi and not English. However, most people can speak an advanced level of Australian English while some of the younger generations may be near native at English.

Get inVisiting the Tiwi Islands requires a permit from the Tiwi Islands Land Council. For casual visitors, the only way to arrange one is through one of two designated tour operators:

DoThe biggest event of the year on the famously football-crazy (Australian rules, of course) islands is the Tiwi Islands Football League Grand Final in late March, which draws crowds above 3000 — more than the islands'…

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Overview

Sights and activities

Tiwi Art Network

Tiwi Island Tour

Patakijiyali Museum