Bathurst Island NT

Bathurst Island is the smaller of the two Tiwi Islands. It lies about 80 km north of Darwin across Beagle Gulf and covers an area of 2 600 sq km. Bathurst Island is home to the Tiwi Aborigines with ownership handed back in 1978. Visitor permits are required by the Tiwi Island Land Council Tel (08) 8981 4891 and the best way to visit is by one or two day tours Tel 1800 811 633.
Airports: Bathurst Island Airport (BRT), Nguiu; Darwin International Airport (DRW), 1 Fenton Court, Marrara. Tel (08) 8920 1811.
Hospital: Royal Darwin Hospital, Rocklands Dr, Tiwi. Tel (08) 8922 8888.