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Aboriginal communities in the outback draw inspiration from the land. Discover its beauty and vastness by private plane and visit these hubs of creativity.
Tiwi Islands and Maningrida
2 days from $1,485*
Travel to the three art centres on the Tiwi Islands and then go on to Maningrida. Internationally renowned, over 350 contemporary artists explore artistic traditions, techniques and iconographies to produce artworks in a variety of mediums including bark painting, carved sculpture, fibre sculpture, utilitarian weaving, didgeridoos and clap sticks, ceremonial regalia, necklaces and jewellery, limited edition prints and cast metal sculptures.
Includes:
- Twin engine charter aircraft to Tiwi Islands
- Air North flights Darwin-Maningrida-Darwin
- Two nights hotel accommodation at Skycity Darwin
- Permits to visit both Aboriginal Reserves
- Transfers
Departs: Monday - Friday; April - November
* Price is per person. Subject to availability. Minimum 2 passengers / maximum 8 (larger groups by negotiation). We reserve the right to amend this program as we deem necessary due to weather, seasonal road conditions, logistics, or for Aboriginal cultural reasons.
Central Desert and Kimberley
5 days from $7,850*
Conducted in cooperation with indigenous community councils and artists, this trip offers small groups the chance to travel by light aircraft to meet with artists on country. Art centres visited include Ntaria Arts, Ikuntji Arts, Warlukurlangu Arts, Walayirti Artists, Mangkaja Arts and Waringarri Arts.
Includes:
- Charter flights
- Transfers
- Meals
- Accommodation
- Refreshments
Departs: 21 April 2008
or call Didgeri Air Art Tours on +61 (8) 8948 5055 for more information.
* Baggage limited to 9kg unless otherwise advised. Itinerary and price details are subject to change. Minimum 5 people, maximum 7 people. Cancellation fees apply.
Collect Aboriginal Art
5 days from $9,800*
Travel by private light aircraft to see and purchase Aboriginal major art works before they find their way into the mainstream market. Our fully escorted programme explores remote Arnhem Land art centres, promising a unique acquisition opportunity that takes you well off the beaten track.
Includes:
- 3 nights accommodation at the unique Seven Spirit Bay Wilderness Lodge
- 1 night Skycity Darwin or similar
- All meals from breakfast on day 2 to breakfast on day 5
- All transfers
- Injalak Hill rock art tour
- Pre- arranged visits to four Arnhem Land art centres
- Fully escorted
Departs: Sunday, Monday or Tuesday by request only, April - November
or call Collect Aboriginal Art on +61 (8) 8985 3266 for more information.
* Price is twin share. Minimum 2 people maximum 6 people. Larger groups may be accommodated on request.
Dreamtime By Air
15 days from $11,380*
Dreamtime By Air has been organising trips to remote aboriginal communities for over twenty years. Travel by private plane every morning to a different Aboriginal community to visit art centres and ancient rock art galleries. This trip includes Hermannsburg Potters, Warlukurlang Artists, the Tiwi Islands, Injalak Arts, Milingimbi Arts,the art centres at Maningrida and Elcho Island, Buku Larrngay Mulka Arts Centre, Waralungku Arts and a few other surprises!
Includes:
- All travel by dedicated tour aircraft
- All ground and water touring
- All accommodation
- All meals
Departs: 16 July and 21 August 2008. Other dates on request
* Price is per person, twin share. 17 pax maximum per air tour departure.
