All Yolngu Tourism Hub Products (Costs are subject to change)
Day Programs
Description: If you only have a short time to spend on a cultural experience, there are a range of programs that can be done within a day close to Nhulunbuy.
| Program name | Duration | Provider | Features | Cost/Person | |
| 1 | Macassan Beach and Yirrkala | 1 day | Bawaka Cultural Experiences |
Macassan Beach, Shady Beach and Buku Larrnggay Art Centre | $240.00 |
| 2 | Bawaka Cultural Experience | 1 day | Bawaka Cultural Experiences | Bawaka Homeland and Cultural Experience | $305.00 |
| 3 | Nyinyikay: Exclusive Art lovers visit * | 1/2 day | Nyinyikay Dha Wuba | Nyinyikay Homeland, Art Lovers Visit | $105.00 |
| 4 | Yidaki : Meet the Master | 2 hours | Rripangu Yidaki | Opportunity to meet the Yidaki Master at the Walkabout Lodge | Enquire |
| 5 | Introduction to Yidaki | 1 day | Rripangu Yidaki | Learn the basics about Yidaki | $305.00 |
| 6 | Yirrkala Guided Tour | ½ day | Yolngu Tourism Hub | Shady Beach and Buku Larrnggay Art Centre | $105.00 |
| 7 | Lagoon Walkabout | 2 hours | Yolngu Tourism Hub | Guided tour of Town Lagoon | $50 Guests $60 non walkabout guests |
* Nyinyikay Add Charters $370.00 5 seater / $420.00 7 seater one way.
Short Programs
Description: If you have a few days to spend in the East Arnhem Region, these programs give you the opportunity to gain greater insight into Yolngu culture and the opportunity to experience Yolngu country with a unique visit to a homeland.
| Program name | Duration | Provider | Features | Cost/Person | |
| 1 | Bawaka Cultural Experience | 1 night/2 days | Bawaka Cultural Experiences |
Bawaka Homeland stay and Cultural Experience | $610.00 |
| 2 | Wangany Dhukarr Program | 1 night/2 days | Bawaka Cultural Experiences | Cross-cultural awareness group programs up to 10 people only | $735.00 |
| 3 | Learn from the Master | 2-3 days | Rripangu Yidaki | Opportunity to learn about Yidaki in a small group | $315.00/day |
| 4 | Buymarr Getaway Exclusive Camping | 2 nights/3 days | Wangurri and Djapu clans (Damien Djerrkura) | Buymarr Getaways Camping at a remote homeland | 105.00/Car + 50.00/Boat |
Long Programs
These programs offer an unparalleled opportunity to relax into Yolngu time, delve deeper into Yolngu cultural traditions and see country that few Australian’s have ever seen. These are premium opportunities in Australia for a real and deep experience with Indigenous culture.
| Program name | Duration | Provider | Features | Cost/Person | |
| 1 | Nyinyikay: Yolngu Time | 5 nights / 6 days | Nyinyikay Dha Wuba | Opportunity for real cultural immersion ‘living the Yolngu life’ | $1800.00 |
| 2 | Yidaki Masterclass | 5 days | Rripangu Yidaki | Opportunity to make and learn about Yidaki in a Masterclass format | $2550.00 |
| 3 | Mapuru Weaving Workshop | 5 days | Arnhem Weavers | Opportunity to learn about all stages of fibre making and weaving | Enquire |
| 4 | Mapuru Men’s Program | 5 days | Arnhem Weavers | Opportunity to learn about Yolngu men’s life on a remote homeland | Enquire |
| 5 | ‘Across the Top’ Macassan Voyage | 9 days | Yolngu Tourism Hub | Boat voyage across the northern coast of Arnhem Land. 7 anchorages and 2 x 4wd cultural excursions | $4080.00 |
| 6 | Gulnapuy ‘Family to Family’ Program | 6 nights/7 days | Yolngu Tourism Hub | Combined program with visits to Bawaka and Nyinyikay homelands | Enquire |
Womens Programs
Description: These programs have been specially designed for groups of women travellers who wish to spend time with Yolngu women and learn aspects of Yolngu culture only available to women.
| Program name | Duration | Provider | Features | Cost/Person | |
| 1 | Gay’wu Womens Program | 2nights/2 days | Bawaka Cultural Experiences |
Cultural experience including healing and women’s knowledge | $1000.00 |
| 2 | Mapuru Weaving Workshop | 5 days | Arnhem Weavers | Opportunity to learn about all stages of fibre making and weaving | Enquire |
Mens Programs
Description: These programs have been specifically designed for groups of men who want to spend time learning Yolngu ways of life in remote areas of Australia. They offer opportunities for understanding men’s role in looking after country as well as aspects of daily life such as the influence of seasons on fishing and hunting.
| Program name | Duration | Provider | Features | Cost/Person | |
| 1 | Dirramu’wu Mens Program | 2 nights/3 days | Bawaka Cultural Experiences |
Experience for men and boys in Yolngu life and traditions | $945.00 |
| 2 | Mapuru Men’s Program | 5 days | Arnhem Weavers | Opportunity to learn about Yolngu men’s life on a remote homeland | Enquire |
Special interest programs
Description: These programs focus on special interests. Different special interest programs are being developed and may be offered on a once only basis.
| Program name | Duration | Provider | Features | Cost/Person | |
| 1 | Yidaki : Meet the Master | 2 hours | Rripangu Yidaki | Opportunity to meet the Yidaki Master | Enquire |
| 2 | Introduction to Yidaki | 1 day | Rripangu Yidaki | Learn the basics about Yidaki | $305.00 |
| 3 | Learn from the Master | 2-3 days | Rripangu Yidaki | Opportunity to learn about Yidaki in a small group | $315.00/day |
| 4 | Yidaki Masterclass | 5 days | Rripangu Yidaki | Opportunity to make and learn about Yidaki in a Masterclass format | $2550.00 |
| 5 | Mapuru Weaving Workshop | 5 days | Arnhem Weavers | Opportunity to learn about all stages of fibre making and weaving | Enquire |
| 6 | ‘Across the Top’ Macassan Voyage | 9 days | Yolngu Tourism Hub | Boat voyage across the northern coast of Arnhem Land | $4080.00 |
Educational Programs
Description: These programs are specially designed for people to learn skills or knowledge from Yolngu teachers. Yolngu have very strong educational philosophies, such as Two-way learning, and these are at the heart of all of these programs. Programs can be customised for secondary and tertiary education groups and special subject areas. There are also programs specially designed for cross-cultural awareness and education.
| Program name | Duration | Provider | Features | Cost/Person | |
| 1 | Wangany Dhukarr Program | 1 night/2 days | Bawaka Cultural Experiences | Cross-cultural awareness group programs up to 10 people only | $735.00 |
| 2 | Dirramu’wu Mens Program | 2 nights/3 days | Bawaka Cultural Experiences |
Experience for men and boys in Yolngu life and traditions | $945.00 |
Festivals and events
Description: Special event programs are a great way to get an introduction into Yolngu culture. Yolngu often attend these programs in large numbers and they are an opportunity both for Yolngu and visitors to interact in a fun environment where many different activities are included.
| Program name | Duration | Provider | Features | Cost/Person | |
| 1 | Garma Festival | 5 days | Yothu Yindi Foundation | Major regional festival attended by thousands of people | Enquire |
| 2 | Gattjirrk Milingimbi Cultural Festival | 3 days | Milingimbi Community Education Centre | Small regional festival on an island on northern coast of Arnhem Land | Enquire |
| 3 | Gove Peninsula Festival | 1 day | Nhulunbuy Body Corporate | Small local festival including aspects of Yolngu culture | Enquire |
