Tiwi Islands

Parlingarri (creation time) it is believed that the whole world was in perpetual darkness and inhabited by yamparriparri (evil spirits). The wulimaka (old lady) Murtankala came up from underground with three children in a tunga (bark bag) on her back. As she moved around on the surface, she created grooves and crevices in the land with her body. Some of these filled with water and created the geographical shapes and channels of the Tiwi Islands. She made yikwani (fire) by rubbing grass and sticks together and lifted it up into the sky with her two hands to create light for her children, one of whom was Purukuparli (the first Tiwi man). This light became warnarringa (the sun). Dino Wilson 'Warnarringa (sun)' 120 x 120cm, ochre on linen #dinowilson #warnarringa #sun #creation #light #circlesdotslines #onnow #soloshow #jilmaraarts #tiwi #tiwiislands #ochre #aboriginalart #aboriginalartist #indigenousart #artexhibition #indigenousartist #contemporaryart #australianart #ethicalart #artcentre #parap #darwin #northernterritory #outstation

Just soaking up australia most idyllic waterhole, how about you? 🌴🥥

The hunter stops for a moment, and rests in the golden light. The delightfully-named Graphic Flutterer dragonfly, photographed on Tiwi land in the Northern Territory. #RememberTheWild #wildoz #tiwi #tiwiislands #northernterritory #nature #naturelovers #dragonfly #dragonflies #minibeasts #graphicflutterer #natureisbeautiful #pretty #discovernature #australia

Paradise awaits in @tourismtopend… 💙 @TiwiIslandRetreat can be found at Munanampi Point on the south-western coast of Bathurst Island, the smaller of the two major islands which make up the Tiwi Islands (80 kilometres north of #Darwin). The ecosystem around the retreat is virtually untouched with turtles, crocodiles, stingrays, mud crabs, dolphins, sharks and an abundance of bird-life right on its doorstep.​ Trip packages are designed for friends, couples or groups wanting to explore more of the #TiwiIslands and include return charter flights and twin share rooms with shared facilities. The retreat offers a diverse range of activities, such as scenic helicopter flights, mud-crabbing, art and cultural experiences along with a swimming hole adventure. Is a tropical escape on your 2022 bucket list? 🌴 Photos: @maxandfaye, @secrethunt and @morganreardon #NTaustralia #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd

Another angle of one of our favourite remote places, the Tiwi Island Retreat… we just can’t stop posting pics from here 🤗 Nothing but pure wilderness and Aussie adventure here, a place that we will always remember 🏝

Gone fishing, Top End style! 🎣 It’s no secret that @TourismTopEnd is home to some of the best fishing in @Australia.​ Cast a line in the ‘build up’ between October to December as the water temperatures start to rise and the fish become more active in inland water catchments, rivers and billabongs 🚤 ​ ​Now with Season 7 of @million_dollar_fish, you can win up to a million bucks if you reel in a verified tagged barramundi! Over 100 prize-tagged barra, including a staggering eight tagged barramundi worth $1 million each, have been released into five incredible fishing regions – Darwin, Kakadu, Arnhem Land, Katherine and Tiwi Islands. Don't forget to register!  ​ ​Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @joshdlobb. ​ ​#SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #HolidayHereThisYear

Some local characters from our trip out to the Tiwi Islands. Had such a great time screen printing local designs onto my very own shirt, and learning about Tiwi Culture.⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ #CorroboreeBillabong #jabiru #birds #northernterritory #ntaustralia #seeaustralia #visitaustralia #darwintravel #darwin #mytopend #ntoutbackaustralia #travelsbylight #ABCmyphoto #YourShotPhotographer #IndigenousLand #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe #picfair #wanderoutyonder #canondiscover #holidayherethisyear #CanonAustralia Australia #travellife #ig_australia #aussiephotos #australiagram #exploreaustralia #downunder #straya #thebiglap #tiwiisland

Views over the Tiwi Islands 😍😍 We got to visit the Tiwi Islands twice while we were in the NT, once with tiwiislandretreat and on a day trip with sealinknt! Both such incredible experiences, couldn’t think of anywhere we’d rather be right now! 🌴🌞 With yet another trip being cancelled this week because of the lockdowns, we’re just going to focus on planning for next year. I think we’ll be escaping back to ntaustralia as soon as we possibly can! 😍 #ntaustralia #tiwiislands #seeaustralia

For many couples, a group tour might not be the first that comes to mind when it comes to planning a romantic escape 🏝 Think endless sandy beach, scenic flights & waterholes 🚁 we’ll help you plan your next private experience 💕 #holidayherethisyear #ntaustralia

Beach campfires are my favourite kind of campfires 🔥 tiwiislandretreat ntaustralia #tiwiislands #ntaustralia #australia

A pool with a view 🥥 Luckily the Tiwi island retreat have this amazing pool to swim in, as the sea in front looks so tempting, but is absolutely not swimmable! because of the resident crocs 🐊 and sharks 🦈 that you can see when the water is shallow

Dreaming of a remote island paradise? Look no further than @tiwiislandretreat…🌴💛 Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @maxandfaye.co! #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #TiwiIslands

Join us in celebrating @naidocweek and immerse yourself in the stories, artworks and ancient traditions of Aboriginal Australians. From the Arrernte in Central Australia and the Yolngu in Arnhem Land to the Tiwi people of the Tiwi Islands near the Timor Sea, over 40 different Aboriginal language groups reside in the Northern Territory. Here are just a few of the ways you can connect with Country and experience the NT’s rich Aboriginal culture, when the time is right. @lirrwi in @eastarnhemland (📸: @robmulally), rock art in @seekakadu, @marukuarts at @seeuluru, @topdidj in @visitkatherine, Karrke Aboriginal Cultural Experience near @kingscanyon and Tiwi Design with @sealinknt on the #TiwiIslands (📸: @laurencaverley) #NTaustralia #SeeAustralia #naidocweek

The vibrant colours of the #TiwiIslands are just like the islands themselves...incredibly special 🧡 With a thriving Aboriginal arts culture, fishing lodges and coastal landscapes with breathtaking sunsets, Tiwi promises to be a destination like no other. Located 80 kilometres north of #Darwin, the region comprises of two main islands – Bathurst and Melville. Journey via ferry on a day tour with @SealinkNT and get an insight into the Tiwi people’s rich culture and lifestyle. On a recent visit to Tiwi, @laurencaverley met Thomas at one of the oldest art centres in @Australia, Tiwi Design. Thomas creates ironwood carvings of cockatoos 🎨 ​ ​Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @laurencaverley. ​#SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #HolidayHereThisYear

Dreaming of blue skies and palm trees? 🌴 @TiwiIslandRetreat is situated at Munanampi Point on the south-western coast of Bathurst Island, the smaller of the two major islands which make up the Tiwi Islands (located 80 kilometres north of #Darwin). The ecosystem around the retreat is virtually untouched with turtles, crocodiles, stingrays, mud crabs, dolphins, sharks and an abundance of bird-life right on its doorstep.​ Their trip packages are designed for friends, couples or groups wanting to explore more of the #TiwiIslands and include return charter flights and twin share rooms with shared facilities. The retreat also offers scenic helicopter flights, mud-crabbing, art and cultural experiences along with a swimming hole adventure. Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @_markfitz! ​#SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd

About the closet you’ll get to an international holiday this year. 🌴 tiwiislandretreat air_frontier #holidayherethisyear #tiwiislandretreat

A striking sight on the #TiwiIslands coastline ⚡Located 80 kilometres north of #Darwin, Tiwi comprises of two main islands – Bathurst and Melville. Every year people flock to Bathurst for one of @TourismTopEnd's best known events: the Tiwi Islands AFL Grand Final and Art Sale. Held on March 21 this year, it's a great opportunity to purchase some unique art, explore the remote community of Wurrumiyanga and enjoy the passion, colour and excitement of the grand final. @sealinknt run a ferry service from Darwin to Tiwi, along with a variety of tours showcasing the fascinating local culture. Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @visual_soda. ​#SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd

On the Tiwi Islands, the end of a long dry season results in highly saline flood plains that are punctuated in vibrant reds and endlessly fascinating patterns. Here, the receding water from recent high tides saturates the wide, dry flood plains. ⁠ ⁠ Does anyone else see a flame or perhaps even a Christmas Tree?⁠ ⁠ There is nothing quite like chartering a flight with nothing but the expectation to explore and capture images. You never quite know what to expect, and what you discover often leaves you speechless!