Cullen Bay - Wurrumiyanga
Ferries to Tiwi Islands
Cullen Bay - Wurrumiyanga
Ferries to Tiwi Islands
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Yes, Direct Ferries offers a wide range of discounts all year round. When searching for ferries, senior discounts will be automatically applied if they are available. Just select your age range from the passenger options.
Students and graduates can get a 5% discount on ferry tickets. To take advantage of the discount, you need to register with and check out our partner Student Beans and confirm your student or graduate status. You will then receive a discount code which can be entered during the payment process.
Resident discounts are available on a variety of Spanish and Italian ferry routes. Just click on the "Residents" option when this is displayed. The discount is automatically applied to the price. Bear in mind that proof of registration or an identity card with the correct address must be shown at check-in.
Travel requirements can vary depending on the route, so make sure to check what documents you'll need before sailing. In most cases, a valid passport is required when travelling from Cullen Bay to Wurrumiyanga, along with any necessary visas or national ID cards. Requirements may differ based on your nationality and the destination country’s regulations. To avoid delays at check-in, you can find helpful information for your journey in our Check-in, Travel Documents & Tickets guide.
To book your ferry tickets, simply enter your departure and arrival ports along with your preferred travel date to see all available options and prices. You can also view alternative routes and sailing times, helping you find the best deal for your needs.
Keep an eye out for early booking discounts and special ticket options, such as upgrades or flexi-tickets that let you change or cancel your booking. To ensure a smooth sailing experience, make sure you enter all the required details correctly, including the number of passengers and your vehicle specifications.
Once you’ve completed your booking, you’ll receive a confirmation email. How your boarding pass is issued and collected depends on the ferry operator you’ve booked with.
Some ferry operators issue your boarding pass as soon as your booking is confirmed, while others require you to check in at the port. Some may also offer online check-in, which can be completed easily via the Direct Ferries app, where available.
The ticket desks are usually located near the ferry terminals. To avoid any delays at the port, we’d recommend allowing some extra time to collect your tickets and to check in.
During check-in, you must show your email confirmation, as well as an official photo ID, such as a passport or identity card. You might also be asked to provide documentation for your pet (vaccines, pet insurance, etc.) or proof of residence, if you have booked your ticket with a resident discount.
There could be several reasons why there are no departures from Cullen Bay to Wurrumiyanga on your chosen date. This could be due to a temporary timetable change, limited availability or seasonal timetable variations. We recommend checking alternative dates and routes to find a suitable crossing.
The best time to book a ferry from Cullen Bay to Wurrumiyanga is generally as early as possible. Booking in advance can help you secure the best available prices, as well as a wider choice of departure times and cabin or seating options.
We recommend booking at least a few weeks ahead to take advantage of the best offers. Keep in mind that prices can vary depending on the season and availability.
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Cullen Bay offers a relaxing waterside setting just two kilometres away from the city centre of Darwin. Sealink services offer sailings north to Wurrumiyanga three times a week, with the crossing taking two and a half hours.
What is there to do in Cullen Bay?
Some of the most critically acclaimed restaurants in the area are located in the marina with stunning harbourside vistas to accompany the delicious local delicacies or even a casual drink. Moving away from the marina there is a huge amount for visitors to do. The tropical Timor Sea waters off the rugged peninsula coast provide the perfect spot for fishing and Mindil Beach is the ideal place to watch the beautiful Australian sunset. The Museum & Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, Darwin Botanic Gardens and Crocosaurus Cove are also hugely popular attractions.
How do I get to the port?
Due to its location at the northern end of the long Stuart Highway, the port can also be easily reached from almost anywhere in the Northern Territories, including the desert town of Alice Springs over 900 miles south. The Darwin International Airport, the main gateway into the city is just fifteen minutes from the marina too.
What services run from the port
The ferry terminal in Cullen Bay is a compact building found by the narrow sea entrance of the marina, at the far end of a palm-lined boulevard. Facilities are limited to an undercover seating area, a few vending machines, and a small-scale car park. At present only one route operates from the port. A Sealink service sails northwards to the rural community of Wurrumiyanga on the sparsely inhabited Tiwi Islands, a voyage that skates past Fannie Bay and crosses the shallow Timor sea. The crossing is two and a half hours long and runs three times weekly.
