We would like to advise that the following ferry services are operating on Wednesday 18th September, due to community request.
7:30am Groote Eylandt to Bickerton Island
8:30am Bickerton Island to Groote Eylandt
9:30am Groote Eylandt to Numbulwar
12:30pm Numbulwar to Groote Eylandt
There is no afternoon service to/from Bickerton Island.
SeaLink sincerely apologises for any inconvenience caused.
| 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 |
| Mon 02/9/19 | 7:30 am | 8:30 am | 11:30 am | 2:30 pm | 3:30 pm |
| Fri 06/9/19 | 11:00 am | 12:00 pm midday | 3:00 pm | no service | no service |
| Mon 09/9/19 | 7:30 am | 8:30 am | 11:30 am | 2:30 pm | 3:30 pm |
| Fri 13/9/19 | 7:30 am | 8:30 am | 11:30 am | 2:30 pm | 3:30 pm |
| Mon 16/9/19 | 7:30 am | 8:30 am | 11:30 am | 2:30 pm | 3:30 pm |
| ** Fri 20/9/19 | Groote to Numbulwar 6:30 am | no service | 9:30 am | 12:30 pm | 1:30 pm |
| **Mon 23/9/19 | Groote to Numbulwar 6:30 am | no service | 10:30 am | 1:30 pm | 2:30 pm |
| Fri 27/9/19 | 7:30 am | 8:30 am | 11:30 am | 2:30 pm | 3:30 pm |
| Mon 30/9/19 | 7:30 am | 8:30 am | 11:30 am | 2:30 pm | 3:30 pm |
**Please note that online bookings are not available for services on 20th & 23rd September. Please purchase your tickets on board the ferry.
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.
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 04/10/19 | Groote to Numbulwar 5:30 am | no service | 8:30 am | 11:30 am | 12:30 pm |
| **Mon 07/10/19 | Groote to Numbulwar 6:30 am | no service | 9:30 am | 12:30 pm | 1:30 pm |
| Fri 11/10/19 | 7:30 am | 8:30 am | 11:30 am | 2:30 pm | 3:30 pm |
| Mon 14/10/19 | 7:30 am | 8:30 am | 11:30 am | 2:30 pm | 3:30 pm |
| Fri 18/10/19 | 11:30 am | 12:30 pm | 3:30 pm | no service | no service |
| **Mon 21/10/19 | Groote to Numbulwar 5:30 am | no service | 9:30 am | 12:30 pm | 1:30 pm |
| Fri 25/10/19 | 7:30 am | 8:30 am | 11:30 am | 2:30 pm | 3:30 pm |
| Mon 28/10/19 | 7:30 am | 8:30 am | 11:30 am | 2:30 pm | 3:30 pm |
**Please note that online bookings are not available for services on 4th, 7th and 21st October. Please purchase your tickets on board the ferry on these 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.
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 01/11/19 | 11:30 am | 12:30 pm | 3:30 pm | no service | no service |
| **Mon 04/11/19 | Groote to Numbulwar 6:30 am | no service | 9:30 am | 12:30 pm | 1:30 pm |
| Fri 08/11/19 | 7:30 am | 8:30 am | 11:30 am | 2:30 pm | 3:30 pm |
| Mon 11/11/19 | 8:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00pm midday | 3:00 pm | 4:00 pm |
| Fri 15/11/19 | 11:00 am | 12:00 pm midday | 3:00 pm | no service | no service |
| **Mon 18/11/19 | Groote to Numbulwar 5:30 am | no service | 8:30 am | 11:30 am | 12:30 pm |
| Fri 22/11/19 | 7:30 am | 8:30 am | 11:30 am | 2:30 pm | 3:30 pm |
| Mon 25/11/19 | 7:30 am | 8:30 am | 11:30 am | 2:30 pm | 3:30 pm |
| Fri 29/11/19 | 11:30 am | 12:30 pm | 3:30 pm | no service | no service |
**Please note that online bookings are not available for services on 4th and 18th November. 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.
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 |
| Mon 02/12/19 | 12:30 pm | 1:30 pm | 4:30 pm | no service | no service |
| **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.
