Wurrumiyanga – Cullen Bay
Ferry to Australia
Wurrumiyanga – Cullen Bay
Ferry to Australia
You can easily find cheap ferry tickets with our Deal Finder. We recommend booking in advance to get the best possible prices and availability. You can also check out our Special Offers page for the latest deals on Wurrumiyanga ferries.
Yes, Direct Ferries offers a wide range of discounts all year around. 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 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 in our Deal Finder. 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 it's important to check what documents you'll need before sailing. In most cases, a valid passport is required when traveling from Wurrumiyanga to Cullen Bay, 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 and in our blog post on tips and tricks for international travel.
Book your ferry tickets online with Direct Ferries using our Deal Finder. Just enter your departure and arrival ports and the date you’d like to travel to see all available options and prices. You’ll also be able to view alternative routes and times, so you can find the best deal to suit you.
Look out for early booking discounts or special ticket options such as upgrades or flexi-tickets that allow you to change or cancel your booking. To make your sailing as smooth as possible, make sure you enter all the required information correctly, such as number of passengers and vehicle specifications.
Once you’ve finalised your booking, you’ll receive a confirmation email. It depends on the ferry operator you book with as to how your boarding pass is issued and collected.
Whilst some ferry operators issue the boarding pass as soon as your booking is confirmed, others may ask you to check in at the port. There’s also the option for online check-in, which can be easily done via the Direct Ferries app, if 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 various reasons why there are no departures from Wurrumiyanga to Cullen Bay for the date you’ve requested. For example, a temporary timetable change, limited availability or seasonal changes in the timetable.
We recommend checking for alternative dates. Our Deal Finder automatically compares the desired route with alternative routes and dates, offering up-to-date real time options, all in one place.
The best time to book ferries from Wurrumiyanga to Cullen Bay is usually as early as possible. By booking in advance, you’ll not only get your tickets at the best available prices, but you’ll also get a better choice of departure times and cabin/seating options.
We’d recommend making your booking at least a few weeks in advance to benefit from the best offers. Bear in mind that prices may vary depending on the season and availability.
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A long, complicated history has hindered the community in its quest to compete with neighbouring Australian resorts, though Wurrumiyanga is slowly building its way to prominence. Populated mostly with Aboriginals, the community functions at a relatively slow pace, with simple infrastructure and only a few amenities. There is only one club/bar in the region that closes fairly early in the evening, meaning the nights often exude an incredibly calm and peaceful atmosphere. Only around 2000 people reside in the commune, meaning that there is a close sense of community that resonates throughout the spacious streets. A couple of supermarkets cater for the necessities, and there is a fast-food takeaway should you be feeling particularly peckish.
Most choose to walk as the commune is fairly small.
Tucked within a narrow inlet of the Timor Sea on the north coast of Australia is the port of Cullen Bay. Located on a rugged peninsula in the city of Darwin, the capital of the country’s sparsely populated Northern Territory, Cullen Bay is a sprawling waterside resort built around a luxurious marina. Here yachts float upon glistening turquoise waters encircled by holiday apartments, restaurants and a host of leisure facilities ranging from swimming pools to spas that take full advantage of the region’s tropical climate. As part of the largest municipality in the north of Australia, Cullen Bay is easily accessible via a number of transport routes. A bus service stops directly outside the marina and takes passengers across the city and to the Charles Darwin National Park; a nature reserve that is home to mangrove trees and important sites of Aboriginal history. 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. 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.
