AU$ 1,220 Cheap Flights from Maningrida to Elcho Island

Off the coastline of Australia’s Northern Territory lies a magical Island where ancient spiritual rituals, incantations and spells were once cast. Home to around 3000 people, most of Elcho Island still retains its natural beauty and rich cultural heritage. 

Tip: The island is mostly occupied by aboriginal people, so be prepared to experience their unique and fascinating culture. 

Getting To Elcho Island

Also known as Galiwinku Island, if you want to travel from Maningrida to Elcho Island you can find flights from Airnorth Airlines as it is one of the few airlines to travel to the island. Others would be Marthakal Yolngu Airlines, and Mission Aviation Fellowship. The Island has only one Airport, which is the Elcho Island Airport. Since the distance between Maningrida to Elcho Island is only about 40 minutes, there are always direct flights to Elcho Island available from there. 

Tip: The best time to visit the island is between mid-April to late September due to the weather conditions, so ensure to book your flight well in advance.

Attractions Available On Elcho Island

Elcho Island has only one town called Galiwinku, which is the aboriginal name for the island. It is a remote town that includes a lot of the rich cultural heritage of the aboriginal people. Since the island has only one town, there is a lot of natural beauty to behold, especially along the coastlines of the island. Mission Beach is an especially well-known beach on the island that holds a freshwater spring that forms pools right on the seashore. If you are looking to visit a place that feels timeless and where you can enjoy the beauty of nature without modern inventions to interfere, this is the place to be. 

The aboriginal people are very creative and their greatest attractions are their original artwork and carvings. Elcho Island Art and Craft is a wonderful place to visit as it is the community arts and crafts centre. The artists from the community collect their materials from the beaches and bushlands that surround them and create some extremely artistic pieces that are filled with love for their culture and tradition. On Elcho Island you can view their unique designs that include hollow log bone coffin, dupan, morning star poles, bark paintings, woven pandanus baskets, shell jewellery, carvings and the infamous aboriginal didjeridu, also known as a yidaki. 

They also make noteworthy fibre art that is made with fibres and grasses that they have dyed and then woven to make baskets, mats, dilly bags, fishing nets and yet more jewellery. One of the main features of their artwork are the bold colours and intense designs that are intricately made. 

Tip: The Elcho Island Arts and Crafts centre is free of charge to enter. Ensure to make space for all the wonderful souvenirs you will be taking back from this wonderful place.

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