Tiwi Islands

Darwin

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Tiwi Islands

The ‘Island of Smiles’ — Bathurst and Melville, which lie across the water 80 kilometres north of Darwin — proudly offers you thriving Aboriginal arts culture, fishing lodges and tours, pristine coastal views with breathtaking sunsets. Take a day trip from Darwin or stay overnight to enjoy island life just a bit longer. The people on Tiwi Islands are famous for maintaining traditional lifestyle, producing stunning artworks, vibrant fabrics and textiles.

Do & See

Darwin is a youthful city with a young and vibrant population, and it is famously packed with young travellers during the dry season. Outdoor living is the norm and outdoor activities and adventures are the main attractions, with breathtaking natural parks in close proximity. Central Darwin is compact and easily explored on foot, although the suburbs are somewhat spread out.