Bathurst & Melville (Tiwi) Islands

A spectacular 80 km flight from Darwin, Bathurst and Melville Islands (Tiwi Islands) are 8 000 sq km of dense rainforest and secluded waterfalls. They are home to the Tiwi people.The first European contact with The Tiwi people was by the Dutch in 1705. In 1824, the British established the first settlement in northern Australia at Fort Dundas on Melville Island, near where Pirlangimpi stands today, however it was abandoned after only 18 months.

The only way to see the Tiwi Islands is on an organised one or two day tour, when the Tiwi are delighted to share their elaborate religion, culture and art with you.

The larger island, Melville, boasts swimming holes such as those at the base of Tomorapi, Bathurst Island and Taracumbie Falls and even a nine -hole golf course. All touring is on Bathurst Island.