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How to get fromDarwin City to Tiwi Islandsby ferry, unknown, car, or plane

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There are 2 ways to get from Darwin City to Tiwi Islands by ferry, unknown, car, or plane

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  1. Ferry, travel

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    1. Take the ferry from Cullen Bay to Wurrumiyangaferry ferry Thur Fri-Sun
    2. Walk from Wurrumiyanga to Tiwi Islandsunknown unknown
    4h 14m

  2. Drive, fly, travel

    1. Drive from Darwin City to Maningrida Airport (MNG)car car
    2. Fly from Maningrida Airport (MNG) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane MNG - DRW
    3. Walk from Darwin-Airport-DRW to Tiwi Islandsunknown unknown
    9h 29m

Maningrida Airport (MNG) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$433Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 120.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 14m

What companies run services between Darwin City, NT, Australia and Tiwi Islands, NT, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Darwin City to Tiwi Islands. However, you can take the line 14 bus to Cullen Bay Ferry Terminal, walk to Cullen Bay, take the ferry to Wurrumiyanga, then travel to Tiwi Islands. Alternatively, you can drive to Maningrida Airport (MNG) airport, fly to Darwin International Airport (DRW), then travel to Tiwi Islands.

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