Ferry service changes - Groote Eylandt - Bickerton Island - Numbulwar
Thursday 18th April - Monday 22nd April 2019
Please note the following schedule changes due to community request.
The next ferry service to Numbulwar will operate on Friday 26th April.
| Depart Groote Eylandt | Depart Bickerton Island |
| Thursday 18 April | 8:00am and 5:00pm | 9:00am and 6:00pm |
| Friday 19 April (Good Friday) | no ferry or bus services | |
| Monday 22 April (Easter Monday) | no ferry or bus services | |
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Groote Eylandt - Bickerton Island - Numbulwar Ferry Fares
| 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.
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Groote Eylandt - Bickerton Island Timetable
07 January - 20 December 2019
Departs
Groote Eylandt (Alyangula)
|
Departs
Bickerton Island
|
Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday
8:00 AM
|
Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday
9:00 AM
|
Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday
3:00 PM
|
Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday
4:00 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.
Groote Eylandt - Bickerton Island - Numbulwar Timetable
April 2019
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 01/4/19 | 7:30 am
| 8:30 am
| 11:30 am
| 2:30 pm
| 3:30 pm
|
| Fri 05/4/19 | 10:00 am
| 11:00 am
| 2:00 pm
| 5:00 pm
| 6:00 pm
|
| Mon 08/4/19
| 7:30 am
| 8:30 am | 11:30 am | 2:30 pm | 3:30 pm |
| Fri 12/4/19 | 7:30 am
| 8:30 am
| 11:30 am | 2:30 pm
| 3:30 pm
|
| Mon 15/4/19
| 7:30 am
| 8:30 am
| 11:30 am
| 2:30 pm
| 3:30 pm
|
| Fri 19/4/19
| 8:30 am
| 9:30 am
| 12:30 pm | 3:30 pm
| 4:30 pm
|
| Mon 22/4/19
| 7:30 am
| 8:30 am
| 11:30 am | 2:30 pm
| 3:30 pm
|
| Fri 26/4/19
| 7:30 am
| 8:30 am
| 11:30 am
| 2:30 pm
| 3:30 pm
|
| Mon 29/4/19
| 7:30 am
| 8:30 am
| 11:30 am
| 2:30 pm
| 3:30 pm
|
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.
Groote Eylandt - Bickerton Island - Numbulwar Timetable
May 2019
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 03/5/19
| 8:30 am
| 9:30 am
| 12:30 pm
| 3:30 pm
| 4:30 pm
|
Mon 06/5/19
| 7:30 am | 8:30 am | 11:30 am | 2:30 pm | 3:30 pm |
Fri 10/5/19
| 7:30 am
| 8:30 am
| 11:30 am
| 2:30 pm
| 3:30 pm
|
| Mon 13/5/19 | 7:30 am
| 8:30 am
| 11:30 am
| 2:30 pm
| 3:30 pm
|
Fri 17/5/19
| 7:30 am
| 8:30 am
| 11:30 am
| 2:30 pm
| 3:30 pm
|
Mon 20/5/19
| 7:30 am
| 8:30 am
| 11:30 am | 2:30 pm
| 3:30 pm
|
| Fri 24/5/19 | 7:30 am
| 8:30 am
| 11:30 am
| 2:30 pm
| 3:30 pm
|
Mon 27/5/19
| 7:30 am
| 8:30 am
| 11:30 am
| 2:30 pm
| 3:30 pm
|
Fri 31/5/19
| 7:30 am
| 8:30 am
| 11:30 am
| 2:30 pm
| 3:30 pm
|
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.
Groote Eylandt - Bickerton Island - Numbulwar Timetable
June 2019
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 03/6/19
| 7:30 am
| 8:30 am
| 11:30 am
| 2:30 pm
| 3:30 pm
|
| Fri 07/6/19
| 7:30 am
| 8:30 am
| 11:30 am
| 2:30 pm
| 3:30 pm
|
| Mon 10/6/19
| 7:30 am
| 8:30 am
| 11:30 am
| 2:30 pm
| 3:30 pm
|
| Fri 14/6/19
| 7:30 am
| 8:30 am
| 11:30 am
| 2:30 pm
| 3:30 pm
|
| Mon 17/6/19
| 7:30 am
| 8:30 am
| 11:30 am
| 2:30 pm
| 3:30 pm
|
| Fri 21/6/19
| 7:30 am
| 8:30 am
| 11:30 am
| 2:30 pm
| 3:30 pm
|
| Mon 24/6/19
| 7:30 am
| 8:30 am
| 11:30 am
| 2:30 pm
| 3:30 pm
|
| Fri 28/6/19
| 7:30 am
| 8:30 am
| 11:30 am
| 2:30 pm
| 3:30 pm
|
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.
Groote Eylandt Biosecurity
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.
