Cheap Flights from Elcho Island to Maningrida

Maningrida is the one of the largest remote and aboriginal towns in the Australian northern territory, right in the center of Arnhem Land.

This city, situated on the mouth of Liverpool River, came about World War II, and was mainly formed as a trading post for attracting tribes from interior and surrounding coastal regions. It is a self sufficient aboriginal community, independent and not relying on welfare, having a population of above 2000. It is perhaps the largest multilingual community in the world with more than 12 languages being spoken there. Apart from English, the other main dialects are Djebenna, Burrada & Kunwinku.

The name Maningrida is the anglicized version for the Kunibídji version “Manayingkarírra” which means “The place where dreaming changed shape”, which is also the trademark of this place.

Many tourism ventures like cultural and fishing expeditions happen in the town.

You can get a feel of the cultural diversity in the region shown by numbers of different religious ceremonies performed here. The essence of the city lies in its multitudes of dance, design and music which have its origin in body design and rock art.

Tip: Liverpool River is famous for its barramundi fish, so get your fishing baits to try your luck with catching this fish along the river side. September is the best time to visit, given the dry weather and one can see highest number of bird species around this time.

Getting to Maningrida

Maningrida Airport is the primary airport serving the city. From Elcho Islands to Maningrida, Airnorth Airlines services Direct flights. Elcho Islands to Maningrida flights typically takes 35 – 40 minutes.

Tip: While booking tickets, try to keep price alerts provided by many booking sites, so as to know drop in prices and book accordingly.

What to see in Maningrida?

Get the feel of aboriginal art, culture and craft in the city of Maningrida.

One of the most fascinating places to visit is the Maningrida arts and culture which showcases striking work of local artists. The charm of the art movement in this place has attracted famous contemporary artists like John Mawurndjul and Owen Yalandja.

For the ones who like to soak up history of a place, Maningrida museum is the ideal place to visit. It exhibits unique amalgam of bark paintings and sculptural works of national and international significance.

The 25 meters wide outdoor Maningrida swimming pool with a kid’s wading area is a place for the family to have fun together. It has a line of activities to engage you.

There are many fishing, hiking and boating activities happening around the city for you to pick and choose from.

Tip: If the pool is your main attraction then get to know what timings it is open, as it does not operate daily.

Shop and Dine in Maningrida:

The main attraction of this city is its arts and crafts and Maningrida arts center is the place to buy work of some of the finest work of weavings, bark paintings, sculptures, musica instruments and carvings.

Bábbarra Women’s Centre exhibits textile workshop of hand-printed fabric design and hand-sewn items.

The Bawinanga Aboriginal Corporation runs many wild food places as well as kitchen where fresh fish and fruits are available.

Tip: The arts center keeps having exhibitions from popular artists, you could check out when that happens and visit the arts center.

Try to combine Elcho-Maningrida flight booking with discount hotel reservations for great deals.

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