Encounter rich cultural traditions and artistic expression as we journey along Australia’s remote northern coastline. In the Tiwi Islands, visit Tiwi Designs—one of the country’s oldest art centres—and see vivid carvings, paintings, and fabric printing that reflect generations of storytelling. During this voyage, take part in the annual Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair (DAAF) and experience the colour and energy of local artists and creations from across the Top End. Continuing north, explore the Torres Strait Islands, where traditional and modern art forms blend seamlessly. Toast the tip of Cape York with a glass of champagne before exploring contact-period rock art at Stanley Island and snorkelling vibrant coral reefs.
- With a local guide, visit the remote and culturally rich Tiwi Islands
- Witness the Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair where local artists, cultures and traditions are on display. Enjoy an exclusive 2-hour walk through with the Art Director and a 2 hour art demonstration.
- Spend a full day exploring the rugged Cobourg Peninsula for historical ruins and fascinating wildlife
- Experience these artistic traditions first-hand during workshops with an Indigenous artist, who will be travelling onboard*
- Step into Arnhem Land, where the world’s oldest continuing culture thrives on a landscape once shaped by Makassan trade routes.
- Visit Thursday Island and learn about the cultures of the Torres Strait
- Stand on the very tip of Australia at Cape York for a champagne sunset
- Explore Lizard Island and the northern reaches of the Great Barrier Reef