We would like to advise that ferry services will now resume on Thursday 5th December due to unforseen delays with the maintenance schedule.
Groote Eylandt bus services will continue to operate as usual during this time.
We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience and look forward to welcoming our passengers on board in December.
We would like to advise that the Groote Eylandt ferry services to Bickerton Island and Numbulwar will not be operating from Tuesday 24th December 2019 to Friday 3rd January 2020, due to community request.
Groote Eylandt bus services will not be operating from Tuesday 24th December 2019 to Friday 3rd January 2020, due to community request.
Ferry and bus services will resume as normal on Monday 6th January 2020.
We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused.
SeaLink wishes everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! We have enjoyed looking after you this year and look forward to welcoming everyone back on board in 2020.
| ONE WAY FARES | NON-BENEFICIARY | BENEFICIARY (ANINDILYAKWA FARE) | CHILD (5-14 yrs incl) |
| Groote Eylandt to Bickerton Island | $40.00 | $25.00 | $10.00 |
| Groote Eylandt to Numbulwar | $80.00 | $50.00 | $20.00 |
| Bickerton Island to Numbulwar | $80.00 | $50.00 | $20.00 |
Infants under 5 yrs travel free of charge. Please include infants when making bookings, to ensure a seat is held for them.
Passengers 15 yrs and over travel at either full adult or Anindilyakwa fares.
To select the Anindilyakwa fare, please book as concession/pension in the online booking screen.
|
Departs Groote Eylandt (Alyangula) |
Departs Bickerton Island |
|---|---|
|
Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday 8:00 AM |
Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday 9:00 AM |
| Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday 2:30 PM |
Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday 3:30 PM |
Operates Tuesdays, Wednesday and Thursdays. Travel time is one hour each way.
A permit is essential to visit Groote Eylandt and Bickerton Island. Please contact the Anindilyakwa Land Council for further information.
Due to tidal variations at Numbulwar, the ferry service changes from day to day. Please see the timetable below for the schedule.
| Date | Groote Eylandt to Bickerton Island | Bickerton Island to Numbulwar | Numbulwar to Groote Eylandt | Groote Eylandt to Bickerton Island | Bickerton Island to Groote Eylandt |
| **Fri 06/12/19 | Groote to Numbulwar 6:00 am | no service | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 1:00 pm |
| Mon 09/12/19 | 8:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm midday | 3:00 pm | 4:00 pm |
| Fri 13/12/19 | 10:30 am | 11:30 am | 2:30 pm | 5:30 pm | 6:30 pm |
| Mon 16/12/19 | 11:30 am | 12:30 pm | 3:30 pm | no service | no service |
| ** Fri 20/12/19 | Groote to Numbulwar 6:30 am | no service | 9:30 am | 12:30 pm | 1:30 pm |
| Mon 23/12/19 | 7:30 am | 8:30 am | 11:30 am | 2:30 pm | 3:30 pm |
| Fri 27/12/19 | 10:30 am | 11:30 am | 2:30 pm | 5:30 pm | 6:30 pm |
| Mon 30/12/19 | 11:30 am | 12:30 pm | 3:30 pm | no service | no service |
**Please note that online bookings are not available for services on 6th and 20th December. Please purchase your tickets on board the ferry on those dates.
A permit is essential to visit Groote Eylandt and Bickerton Island. Please contact the Anindilyakwa Land Council for further information. Please contact the Northern Land Council to apply for a permit to visit Numbulwar.
| Angurugu Geat | Angurugu Tree | Umbakumba Supermarket |
| 10.45am | 10.50am | 11.50am |
| 5.45pm | 5.50pm | 6.50pm |
| Umbakumba Supermarket | Umbakumba Highway | Angurugu Geat | Angurugu Tree |
| 11.50am | 11.55am | 12.45pm | 12.50pm |
| 6.50pm | 6.55pm | n/a | n/a |
Quarantine and Biosecurity across the Groote Archipelago is vitally important to help protect the pristine ecosystems and unique native flora and fauna from introduced pests and diseases. The Groote Archipelago is relatively free from many of the introduced and invasive species that are common across Northern Australia including feral pigs, water buffalo, goats, tramp ants, cane toads and gamba grass. It is vital for the economic, environmental and social values that the Groote Archipelago remains free of invasive plants, animals and diseases.
Please note that luggage will be inspected for cane toads and other biosecurity threats. Animals (including dogs) are not permitted on this ferry service.
