Darwin Tiwi Islands

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Darwin Tiwi Islands Accommodation

Just 80km north of Darwin are the beautiful Tiwi islands, Northern Territory. The area is comprised of Melville Island and Bathurst Island, and is relatively easy to get to. The ferry to the Tiwi Islands takes about two hours from Darwin, while the plane trip is a mere 20 minutes, both depositing you in the main town of Nguiu.

If you are planning a short visit, day trips from Darwin are an excellent time-maximising option. If you're lucky enough to have a longer stay, you'll also get to experience the fantastic Tiwi Islands' accommodation. Make sure you book through a tour group though - not only will they make your trip hassle-free, but they also organise the compulsory visitor permits.

Accommodation Tiwi islands ranges from quality hotels and apartments to value-for-money camping sites. Camping in Tiwi Islands is the ultimate in getting back to nature; every morning you can wake up with the beach or the rainforest on your doorstep.

Sites like Camp Point Beach on Melville Island and Wallamajarra Beach on Bathurst Island are picturesque spots, with panoramic views of the waterfront.
A tour group will usually organise your accommodation, or you can check out such quality hotels as the Munupi Wilderness Lodge on Melville Island.

Tiwi Islands are an ideal family holiday, or make an excellent side trip when visiting other parts of the Northern Territory, such as Alice Springs or nearby Darwin. There's only one problem: the Tiwi islands are so beautiful, you may never want to leave to see anything else!