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SeaLink Northern Territory operates ferry services between Groote Eylandt, Bickerton Island and Numbulwar.
The ferry service does not operate on weekends.
Please note that the ferry timetable is subject to change without notice. Ferry services operate subject to safe weather conditions.
Please note that the ferry service from Groote Eylandt to Numbulwar does not operate from May to October. This is due to the seasonal rough weather in the region and the low demand for services over this time. Bi-weekly services to Numbulwar operate on Tuesdays and Thursdays, November to April.
Groote Eylandt - Bickerton Island
| Day | Depart Groote Eylandt | Depart Bickerton Island | Depart Numbulwar | Depart Groote Eylandt | Depart Bickerton Island |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday 04 Dec | 8:00 am | 9:00 am | - | 2:30pm | 3:30pm |
| Tuesday 05 Dec | 6:30am | - | 9:30am | 12:30pm | 1:30pm |
| Wednesday 06 Dec | 8:00am | 9:00am | - | 2:30pm | 3:30pm |
| Thursday 07 Dec | 7:00am | 8:00am | 11:00am | 2:00pm | 3:00pm |
| Friday 08 Dec | 8:00am | 9:00am | - | 2:30pm | 3:30pm |
Operates Monday to Friday.
The bus fare is $5 per person. Children 4 yrs and under are free of charge.
| Bus route | Time |
|---|---|
| Alyangula to Umbakumba | 7:30 AM |
| Umbakumba to Angurugu | 8:40 AM |
| Angurugu Store to Alyangula Mall | 9:30 AM |
| Alyangula Mall to the ferry landing | 9:50 AM |
| Ferry landing to Alyangula Mall | 10:00 AM |
| Alyangula Mall to Angurugu | 10:30 AM |
| Angurugu to Umbakumba | 11:00 AM |
| Umbakumba to Angurugu | 11:45 AM |
| Angurugu to Alyangula Mall | 12:30 PM |
| Alyangula Mall to Angurugu | 2:30 PM |
| Angurugu to Umbakumba | 2:45 PM |
| Umbakumba to Angurugu | 3:30 PM |
| Angurugu to Alyangula ferry landing | 4:15 PM |
| Ferry Landing to Alyangula Mall | 4:30 PM |
| Alyangula Mall to Angurugu | 4:45 PM |
| Angurugu to Alyangula | 5:00 PM |