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