Welcome to the Tiwi Islands Shire Council



The Tiwi Islands Shire Council was created under legislation by the Northern Territory Government in July 2008 and now administers the two Tiwi islands, Bathurst and Melville, and the communities of Nguiu, Wurankuwu, Milikapiti (Snake Bay) and Pirlangimpi (Garden Point), as well as a number of smaller outstations on both islands.

Milimika Festival
2012
Friday 3rd to Sunday 5th August 2012

Full program and details from 2011

MILIMIKA - Tiwi Islands Festival is the Northern Territory's newest arts, culture and performing arts festival. This is a weekend of celebration with proud Tiwi Islanders' sharing their culture, featuring local talent in music, dance, the Tiwi Bombers football team and lots of activities for kids. Further details will be available over the next couple of months, so please keep checking our website for updates.

The Social Club will be open Friday and Saturday from 4.30pm to 7.30pm. Identification is required. Limited ticket camping available, no fires allowed, 'bring your own food' as there is only some food and drink available on-site.

Please note you are not allowed to bring any alcohol onto the Island.

Travel to the Tiwi Islands by Fly Tiwi; the regular service or charter, or by ferry - arriving Friday 3 August and departing Sunday 5 August

Tiwi Islands Football League Grand Final

IMALU TIGERS V TUYU BUFFALOES

1.30 - 2PM

Stanley Tipiloura Oval, Wurrumiyanga, Bathurst Island

IMPORTANT NOTICE

The Sea Cat Ferry has been cancelled this weekend due to bad weather.

Tiwi Traditions

"Ngawa kukunari ngini nuwa awungarra kapi nginingawula murrakupuni. Awi.
We are happy that you are here in our country, in our land. Talking to everybody "

Tiwi Greeting