Can you stay on the Tiwi Islands?
There are 10 rooms at the main retreat lodging and 8 rooms at the Bathurst lodging which is a 25 – metre walk from the main retreat lodging. You can book the Room Only Rate or an All-inclusive Package – we have a minimum two-night stay for both options. We cannot wait to welcome you to Tiwi Island Retreat!
Does anyone live on Bathurst Island?
Densely wooded, Bathurst Island is triangular and has an area of about 1,000 square miles (2,600 square km). Like Melville Island, it has been inhabited for at least 7,000 years by the Aboriginal Tiwi people. (2011) Tiwi Islands local government area, 2,580; (2016) Tiwi Islands local government area, 2,453.
Is Tiwi Island open for tourists?
The Tiwi Islands are Aboriginal land, and all visitors are required to have a permit.
Are the Tiwi Islands safe?
The Tiwi Islands are environmentally sensitive and largely intact. To ensure the ongoing protection of Tiwi land and sea country, you must comply with applicable Northern Territory and Commonwealth laws, and comply with all TLC environmental and quarantine requirements.
Can you swim in Tiwi Islands?
On the Tiwi Islands we have a couple of fresh water swimming holes that are crystal clear and our guests often enjoy a swim. There are many fresh water swimming holes and waterfalls on the Tiwi Islands where swimming is safe and very picturesque.
Who owns Tiwi Islands?
eight Tiwi Landowning Groups
Are there crocodiles in Tiwi Islands?
Crocodiles are common on the Tiwi Islands, you must always assume that saltwater crocodiles are present in any waterway. They are expert hunters and well camouflaged. Don’t become complacent; crocodile danger is real and attacks can be fatal.
Can you drink alcohol on Tiwi Islands?
You cannot drink alcohol in public in the Tiwi Islands. You can drink alcohol in four licensed clubs on the island.
Are people from Tiwi Islands Aboriginal?
The Tiwi are an Aboriginal Australian people, culturally and linguistically distinct from those of Arnhem Land on the mainland just across the water. In 2016, the total population of the islands was 2,453, of whom 89% were Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
Is Thursday Island part of Tiwi Islands?
Thursday Island, Queensland Much like the people of the Tiwi Islands, Torres Strait islanders have a unique and intriguing culture, with their Melanesian descent influenced by the nearby indigenous Australians from Tropical North Queensland.
What do Tiwi people eat?
Pinyama is one of the most highly regarded Tiwi foods. The red fruit is eaten but not the seed. Pinyawini is not considered to be as sweet or tasty as Pinyama. Pirlamunga fruit are eaten when they ripen to a pale green to yellow colour.
What language do Tiwi people speak?
The Tiwi language, which is the first language for most of the 2,500 people living on the Tiwi Islands, is one of the largest Aboriginal language groups in Australia. Over the years Tiwi has undergone, and is still undergoing, considerable change. The traditional style of Tiwi is only spoken by older Tiwi.
What is the Kulama ceremony?
The Kulama ceremony occurs towards the end of the wet season and is an annual celebration of life. The ceremony involves three days and three nights of ritual body painting, singing, dancing and eating yams. Kulama ceremony is good for health, good hunting, initiation and good marriage.”
What does Tiwi mean?
1 : an aboriginal people of Melville and Bathurst islands in northern Australia. 2 : a member of the Tiwi people.
Are there crocodiles on Thursday Island?
“Crocodiles of 4m and more are classified as iconic, and are culturally significant to the Kuarareg Nation, which includes Thursday Island,” the spokesman said. “With the agreement of the traditional owners, the animal was euthanised and the carcass will remain on country.
What is Thursday Island known for?
The island rapidly became the commercial centre of the Torres Strait, with hotels, stores, schools and churches established to service the new community. An underwater telegraph cable was laid between the island and Cape York in 1887, providing a communications link with the Australian mainland.
Can you swim at Thursday Island?
You may be told that particular places are safer from crocodiles, being away from the mangroves, but it still isn’t advisable to swim far out into the ocean. Jardine Motel has a small pool, and there is another public one in the sports centre, but they aren’t conducive to a poolside resort holiday.
Do people live on Thursday Island?
In the 2016 Census, there were 2,938 people in Thursday Island (State Suburbs). Of these 48.8% were male and 51.2% were female. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people made up 68.6% of the population.
Who lives on Thursday Island?
Traditionally the land of the Kaurareg Aboriginal people, Thursday Island is located 30 kilometres form the northern tip of Cape York, Queensland. Traditional Owners: The Muralag peoples are the traditional owners of the land and seas surrounding Thursday Island.