Tiwi Island Retreat

Destination: Bathurst Island, part of the Tiwi Islands

Season: March – November

Tour Operator: Privately owned and run

Recommended stay: 2 to 5 days

Accomodation: Beachfront Lodge

Other activities: Wildlife tours including croc spotting, heli tours, estuary fishing, bluewater fishing, cultural tours, fine art tours and more

Pricing: Dependent on type of room booked

An unrivalled wilderness experience. Escape to a natural paradise set amongst a pristine marine sanctuary.

Situated on the western edge of Bathurst Island on the Timor Sea, the lodge occupies an idyllic beach front location.

This barefoot destination can be as active or relaxed as you like.

Activities include a range of tours including the pristine marine park, wildlife including croc spotting, cultural and fine art, estuary and bluewater fishing and a range of helicopter options.

There’s plenty of time to relax and what a place to do it. Soak up the amazing views, laze around the pool or find a hammock with a good book. Private beachfront dining during sunset can be organised on request.

There are a couple of activities that are included in your tariff but the more expansive ones are at an extra cost.

How you mix your time at Tiwi Island Retreat is totally up to you.

The retreat is the new benchmark in remote accommodation. There are four types of rooms that can accommodate couples to families.

Ocean Rooms – Feature queen beds with crisp white linen facing out onto sweeping views of Port Hurd and a private ensuite.
Luxury Glamping Tents – Are the most spacious and well-appointed accommodation, offering the very best amenities and complete privacy. Includes a beachfront spa.
Village Rooms – A mix of queen, twin share and family rooms ideal for larger groups.
Family Ocean Room – For those wanting more space, separate bedroom, private bathroom, kitchenette and living area. Flexible sleeping arrangements can be added on request.

The lodge’s award-winning chef presents contemporary Australian dining with an ocean to plate twist. His skills with just caught fish and mud crabs combined with the freshest local produce deliver culinary excellence.

All hot and cold beverages are included with an excellent range of beer, wine and spirits.

The lodge staff are all extremely attentive and the guides have an excellent knowledge of the area and its history including where to be to give you the best chance of landing the catch of a life time.

3 or 4 days at Tiwi Island Retreat will give is an ideal Top End escape where you can sample much of what the NT has to offer whilst experiencing a level of excellence in accommodation, service and care.

Price: Prices are dependent on the type of accommodation requested.

Inclusions:

Beautifully appointed accommodation
Menu designed by award winning chef
Daily sunset canapes
Select beer, wine and spirits
Tiwi Island Retreat welcome pack
Tiwi Island visitor and fishing permits
Boat transfers from Port Hurd Airstrip to the retreat return
Two Activities – Beach buggy ride with bon fire and canapes and a boat adventure including mud crabbing on the right tides.
Use of all fishing equipment on a replace if lost or broken basis
GST

Exclusions:

Flights from Darwin to the retreat return – dependent on the size of the group and type of plane but normally $600-$750pp.
Travel Insurance (strongly recommended)
Any interstate flights

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