Over the next several days, you will visit the following locations:
Lizard Island | Dyiigurra
Reach this remote island on the Queensland coast and choose how to explore it. Swim or snorkel in clear water, walk the beaches, or hike to Cook’s Look, the island’s highest point used by Captain Cook to find a safe passage through the reef. Later, snorkel above the giant clam gardens in the lagoon.
Stanley Island & Davie Cay | Yindayin
Travel to Stanley Island in the Flinders Group to view the rare Endaen Aboriginal rock art showing the first sailing vessels recorded in this region. Hear stories shared by a Yiithuwarra traditional owner. Continue to Davie Cay for swimming and snorkeling.
Forbes Island | Wuthara National Park
Spend the morning exploring Forbes Island. Swim or snorkel from the untouched sandy shoreline, and walk to the gravesite of Frederick Lancaster, a beche-de-mer fisherman.
Thursday Island
Explore sites that highlight the island’s multicultural history, including the Japanese Pearl Divers Memorial and the Torres Strait Flag monument. Visit respected art centers, purchase local artwork, and watch cultural performances.
Badu Island
Visit Badu Island’s well-known art center and meet community members who share their local traditions.
Gulf of Carpentaria
Use this day at sea to attend presentations led by guest lecturers.
Yirrkala & Hole in the Wall
Visit the Buku-Larrnggay Mulka Centre, one of Australia’s most important Aboriginal art institutions, and meet artists who create bark paintings that preserve longstanding cultural stories. In the afternoon, sail through the narrow channel between Raragala and Guluwuru Islands, known as the Hole in the Wall.
Elcho Island | Galiwin’ku
Arrive at Galiwin’ku, where local residents welcome you to their community. Stop at the art center and meet artists whose work appears in major galleries worldwide.
Cobourg Peninsula, Victoria Settlement
Enter Garig Gunak Barlu National Park, a largely untouched region. Tour the remains of Fort Victoria and learn about the settlement’s history. On a guided nature walk, identify bush tukka plants and watch for monitor lizards and crocodiles.
Tiwi Islands
Take part in a traditional welcome that includes a smoking ceremony and dancing. With Tiwi guides, learn about local culture, visit the art center, and watch a cultural performance along with a painting or basket-weaving demonstration.
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