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Aussie
Adventures
In Northern Territory
Let
Aussie Adventure show you around our home. We
live in the wonderful Outback of Australia's Northern
Territory and work and play in World Heritage
areas such as Kakadu every day. Our
knowledgeable and experienced guides can bring
these wonderful places to life for your once in
a lifetime experience.
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One
Day Aboriginal Cultural Experience
Bathurst
Island - Aboriginal Cultural Experience
(from Darwin in Northern Territory, Australia)
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A
day tour to Bathurst Island provides a unique
opportunity to experience a modern day Aboriginal
community and learn about the history and the
culture of the Tiwi People from a local resident’s
perspective.
The
Tiwi Islanders have been welcoming tourists to
their island for nearly 20 years. If you are looking
for a real Aboriginal culture exchange this is
it! There are no touristy gimmicks, tacky souvenir
shops or high tech staged performances. You’ll
visit the modern day Aboriginal community of Nguiu
(pronounced new-you) with a population of 2000
and be shown around by a local guide. For those
who want a more hands on experience camp overnight
in the northern part of the island and participate
in traditional food hunting and gathering. The
Tiwi people are experts at living off the land
and often collect their favourite bush foods.
Dare to try mangrove worm or their favourite carpet
snake.Don’t worry, you won’t have to rely on your
catch normal food is included and we look after
most dietary requirements.
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| Tour
Name: |
Bathurst
Island - One
Day Aboriginal Cultural Experience |
| Tour
Code: |
2001-AA-TIB1
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| Tour
Prices: $ |
1st
April 2008 - 31st March 2009
All prices are in Australian Dollars
based on per person. |
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Tour
Code TIB1 -1 Day Aboriginal
Cultural Experience
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Adult
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Child
(3-15 yrs)
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1)
Land content only - (fare includes lunch)
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AUD
$209
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AUD
$167
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2)
Additional cost of return flight to Bathurst
island (Return Flights Ex Darwin)
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AUD
$170
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AUD
$110
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* Tour
cost includes morning tea, lunch and royalty
fees. Return airfares additional cost.
* All prices are in Australian Dollars (includes
10% GST)
* All
prices are based
on per person basis.
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| Discounts: |
Specials:
Book here and-
receive a 3% earlybird discount. |
| Departure
Days: |
Mon-Fri
(Mar-Nov, excluding public holidays). |
| Check
In Time: |
7.00am
- Ex. Darwin airport at the General Aviation section
Tour commences at Darwin Airport
with the check in at the General Aviation section
at 7.00am. You MUST
reconfirm your tour 24 hours prior to departure
as flight times can subject to change without notice
due to aircraft availability. |
| Departure
Time: |
08.00am |
| Tour
Finishes: |
5.15pm.
Tour concludes at the General Aviation section of
Darwin Airport
(Timing subject to change without notice due to
aircraft availability) |
| Transfers:
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Clients
must make their own way to/from Darwin Airport.
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| Tour
Duration: |
Approx
11hours. |
| Max
People: |
Min
2 - 18. |
| What
to Bring: |
Comfortable
walking shoes
Small bag (due to space limitations): swimwear,
towel, sunscreen, hat, personal requisites, torch,
camera with plenty of film, insect repellent (cream
or lotion, non-aerosol).
Special
Note: The roads can be dusty, not a place
for your best clothes.
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| What's
Included: |
Mini
Bus or 4WD vehicle, morning tea, lunch, permits,
additional airfares to and from Bathurst Island
from Darwin. Competent TIWI/NT Resident Guide |
| Fitness
Level: |
A
reasonable level of fitness is required.
All travellers should be encouraged to have adequate
travel insurance. |
| Suitability: |
Suitable
for all ages. |
| Disabled
Facilities: |
Some facilities available, please check with
reservations for details. Restricted wheelchair
access.
Clients
with disabilities are welcomed on the tours providing
they are accompanied by an able-bodied companion
and do not require special assistance from AA
personel.
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| Places
of Interest: |
Learn
about the culture of the Tiwi Aboriginal people,
meet some Tiwi Ladies at morning tea, witness a
smoking ceremony, view traditional dancing, local
arts and crafts, Early Mission Precinct, detailed
and informative commentary |
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ITINERARY:
Day 1:
After
a 20 minute scenic flight (airfare not included) you arrive
at Bathurst Island. Here you are met by your local
Guide to be taken on a journey through the progressive, modern
day Aboriginal community of Nguiu. 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. Be
taken through the successful arts and crafts centres
and see where the artists work. You also have the opportunity
to purchase Tiwi arts and crafts and screenprinted fabric
at Island prices. At morning tea we spend time with some Tiwi
Ladies enjoying billy tea and damper 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. Learn some
of the complex rituals associated with the Pukamani (burial
ceremony). Set out for a scenic drive through the wilderness
of Bathurst Island. Enjoy lunch and visit a local waterhole
for a swim (bring swimmers and towel). Learn about traditional
bush tuckers, bush medicine and natural fibres and dyes on
your return to the community for your return flight to Darwin.(airfare
not included). (Lunch)
Special
Note: The roads can be dusty, not a place for your best
clothes.
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Special
note:
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This our may not operate in a small group format.
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Clients
must make their own way to/from Darwin Airport. The tour departs
from the General Aviation Terminal.
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Please
reconfirm your tour 24 hours prior to departure as flight times
can change.
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Please
note that all itineraries are a guideline only and are subject
to change.
• Full Payment is required for this tour at the time of booking.
• Only
a daypack with personal items.(See above)
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Aboriginal
Culture
- Please Note:
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ABORIGINAL
CULTURE AND ABORIGINAL AREAS OF SIGNIFICANCE
• TIWI
ISLANDS: MOST IMPORTANT PLEASE READ: Whilst
the communities have invited you to visit their homes, please
respect the privacy of individuals and families during your
visit. All permits to visit will be arranged by AAHolidays.
No alcohol is available on these tours and cannot be transported
to, nor consumed anywhere near the tour area. Tours may be
altered due to cultural reasons at any time.
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NOTE:
We reserve the right to amend our itineraries if features
cannot be performed to due cultural reasons.
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Some
areas that we visit have great significance to the local Aborigines
and as such are culturally sensitive. Access to these areas
may be restricted for cultural reasons for unspecified times
and with little prior notice. We reserve the right to amend
our itineraries or visit alternative areas in these circumstances
and no refunds will be given to clients.
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General
Tour Information About:
Tour Guides - Permit Areas - Vehicles - Camping Equipment
- Campground Facilities - Campground Facilities - Passenger
Involvement - Walking Distances and Programs - Passenger Fitness
Level - Food - What Is Included - What Is Not Included - What
To Bring - Insurance - Conditions of Travel.
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About
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Australia
4 Wheel Drive Rentals
Australia Business Number 54 561 356 425
Australian
NT Licensed Travel Agent No. 094
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Territory, Australia 0801
Australia
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