Take the 2 ½ hour cruise aboard the Tiwi Mantawi from Cullen Bay Terminal over to Bathurst Island. Here you are met by your local Guide to be taken on a journey through the progressive, modern day Aboriginal
community of Wurrumiyanga.

Visit the Museum with its interesting displays of traditional art and depictions of the Tiwi
‘dreamtime’ stories and Early Mission Precinct with its unique Tiwi style Catholic Church. Hear
about the colourful history of the early mission days and learn how the Tiwi people have
blended their culture with Christianity. Spend time with some Tiwi Ladies while they work on
their weaving and painting. Your guides and the ladies also demonstrate their totem dances and
perform a smoking ceremony to bless the visitors and explain the meanings behind them. Be
taken through the successful Arts & Crafts Centres and see where the artist’s work. You also
can purchase Tiwi arts and crafts and screen-printed fabric at Island prices. Learn some of the
complex rituals associated with the Pukamani (burial ceremony) before being taken back to the
ferry landing to re-board your vessel.