Tiwi Islands
Submitted: Friday, Feb 26, 2021 at 17:10
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Member - Wildmax
Has anyone done a short tour to the Tiwi Islands from
Darwin in the past? (I know COVID closed off this option for much of 2020).
We're thinking of leaving our gear in
Darwin and taking the ferry over for a night or two to visit both
Bathurst and Melville Islands, although I note most of the marketing emphasis is on the main
population centre on
Bathurst.
Any suggestions appreciated.
Thanks
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Reply By: Member - Bigfish - Friday, Feb 26, 2021 at 19:18
Friday, Feb 26, 2021 at 19:18
Use to go over there at various times for work. Definitely worth the effort to go. Some great scenery and generally the people are very hospitable. Great fishing once you get to know the locals!!
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Reply By: tonysmc - Saturday, Feb 27, 2021 at 09:19
Saturday, Feb 27, 2021 at 09:19
If you can get over there when the Grand Final is on, its a great day out and an experience. I've been over a few times and usually fly as it gives you more time on the island. I went by boat once however but got seasick on the way back as the swells were huge.
I hope you have somewhere safe in
Darwin to leave your gear if you are going overnight. I'm not saying
Darwin is particularly bad for theft but no point temping fate if leaving a car parked overnight full of gear.
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Follow Up By: Member - John - Saturday, Feb 27, 2021 at 09:36
Saturday, Feb 27, 2021 at 09:36
Tony, AFL Grand Final or local Grand Final? Cheers.
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Follow Up By: The Explorer - Saturday, Feb 27, 2021 at 14:15
Saturday, Feb 27, 2021 at 14:15
It would be the local Grand Final.
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Follow Up By: Member - Wildmax - Sunday, Feb 28, 2021 at 15:39
Sunday, Feb 28, 2021 at 15:39
Thanks for that Tony. Unfortunately our time won't coincide with the footy grand final, which I think is in March. Would be a great experience to see that in view of the talent they produce.
And wise words on safe vehicle storage.....we will be leaving car and camper on site at a caravan park, so hopefully secure enough.
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Reply By: Member - Dick K - Saturday, Feb 27, 2021 at 15:59
Saturday, Feb 27, 2021 at 15:59
Be very careful where you leave your car in
Darwin if your going to Tiwi Islands.
Darwin has a high theft rate just like any other city in Australia. Couple of years ago about 20 cars got broke into one night in the Airports security car park, I bet the on duty security guards would have some explaining to do.
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Follow Up By: Member - Wildmax - Sunday, Feb 28, 2021 at 15:39
Sunday, Feb 28, 2021 at 15:39
Wise words on safe vehicle storage.....we will be leaving car and camper on site at a caravan park, so hopefully secure enough.
Cheers
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