Crossing Country - Yolngu Dhukarr - 5 Day (2022)

NOTE: YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO BE FULLY VACCINATED, AND PROVIDE PROOF OF A RECENT NEGATIVE COVID TEST TO ATTEND THIS TOUR.

This tour has been designed for the more independent traveller and has all the makings of a genuine adventure in culture, visiting different remote Yolŋu homelands. Not only will you participate in a variety of cultural programs and activities, but you will cross a diversity of incredible landscapes during the tour.

This tour also  provides an opportunity for Yolŋu on remote homelands to share their culture with visitors and provides an economic base for them to be able to remain on country and maintain their culture. Tourism of this kind, which is developed by Yolŋu for Yolŋu allows for multiple generations of family members to participate

Lirrwi Tourism works in consultation with many homelands to ensure that all have the opportunity to participate, learn and earn from tourism. A detailed itinerary will be provided well before the departure date. Most
importantly, this means that tourism does not dominate the cultural life of homelands because it allows them flexibility for cultural commitments.

Tour Details

This is a remote travel experience with set departure dates. This 5 day - 4 night experience departing Nhulunbuy.

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A lot of the 2021 tours are fully booked, however sometimes we get cancellations. Add your details to our waitlist, and we'll be in touch if places open up for your preferred tour.

Group Size

Minimum group size is 6 and the maximum group size is 18. Smaller or larger groups can be catered for on request however prices may differ.

Should the minimum group size not be reached, we will contact you with an offer of a change of date or tour, or to refund your tour fees.

Accommodation

Three nights will be spent at a Yolŋu Homeland with simple indoor or outdoor accommodation. Mixed bunkhouse or shared large tents.

The fourth night is spent in a motel in Nhulunbuy. Single supplement is only available for the 4th night.

Tour Price

The tour price is $2,399 per person twin share subject to a minimum of 6 participants. Children 4~14 $1,999.

Cost includes:

• all transport in the East Arnhem Region including airport transfers and ground touring
• all meals whilst on tour
• cultural experiences on Yolŋu homelands
• all camping equipment and bedding supplied
• Yolŋu driver and guide

You will be responsible for:

• airfares from your home port to Nhulunbuy

• transit accommodation where necessary in either Darwin or Nhulunbuy depending on which air route taken.

For more information, please contact us at tours@lirrwitourism.com.au for details and availability.

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