Can you go to Tiwi island?
The Tiwi Islands are 80km north of Darwin, to visit the islands you will need a permit. Tours from Darwin include light aircraft flights or a ferry ride with Sealink Northern Territory. The flying time to Bathurst Island is 20 minutes, and the ferry ride takes 2.5 hours.
Are the Tiwi Islands safe?
The Tiwi Islands are environmentally sensitive and largely intact. To ensure the ongoing protection of Tiwi land and sea country, you must comply with applicable Northern Territory and Commonwealth laws, and comply with all TLC environmental and quarantine requirements.
Can you swim on Tiwi Islands?
On the Tiwi Islands we have a couple of fresh water swimming holes that are crystal clear and our guests often enjoy a swim. There are many fresh water swimming holes and waterfalls on the Tiwi Islands where swimming is safe and very picturesque.
Can you camp on Tiwi Islands?
There are three camping areas on the Tiwi Islands for use by recreational fishers. These campsites are only accessible by boat, and visitors can camp for up to seven days. Information about campsites and permits can be found here.
What does Katoomba mean in Aboriginal?
shiny, falling waters
Katoomba is a derivative of the Aboriginal word ‘Kedumba’ meaning ‘shiny, falling waters’ after the natural beauty of the area.
Is the Bathurst 500 part of the touring car championship?
In its early years, the Bathurst 500/1000 was generally a stand-alone event, occasionally becoming a round of a national series such as the Australian Manufacturers’ Championship, but never part of the most significant touring car series in Australia, the Australian Touring Car Championship.
Who was the winner of the Bathurst 1000 in 2001?
In 2001, Mark Skaife, driving for the Holden Racing Team, teamed with 1988 winner Tony Longhurst to win the Bathurst 1000 in a Holden VX Commodore. Despite having cooling problems in the closing laps of the 2002 Great Race, due to plastic bags in the air intake, Skaife and HRT won the Bathurst 1000 again,…
What kind of cars are in the Bathurst 1000?
During its history, the race has been conducted for production saloon cars, Group E Series Production Touring Cars, Group C Touring Cars, Group A Touring Cars, Group 3A Touring Cars, Super Touring and currently Supercars. Until 1995, more than one class competed in each event.
Who are the organisers of the Bathurst 500?
The Bathurst 500 was organised and promoted by a consortium of the Seven Network, the Australian Racing Drivers Club (ARDC) and Bathurst Regional Council, an arrangement which would continue until 1998.