The Tiwi Islands are Aboriginal land managed by the Tiwi Land Council. The Land Council is made up of representatives elected by the Island’s community. The Islands are home to the Tiwi People who have a long and unbroken connection with their land. They are proud people - proud of their history and proud of their culture.

The Tiwi Islands consist of Bathurst and Melville Islands. They are located approximately 80 km off the Northern Territory coast north of Darwin, Australia. Melville Island is Australia’s largest island after Tasmania. Together the Islands cover an area of approximately 3200 kilometres with a total population of less than 2500 people.

Beach at Poomberoo, Bathurst Island, NT