Experiences Archive - Strait Experience

Not sure where to go what to do? The following information shows all our tours and experiences and is a great way to unpack all options available.

Cultural Experiences

Torres Strait Islanders have a distinct culture which varies slightly within each island or community. A proud sea-faring people who engaged in trade and war with people of Papua New Guinea and Northern Australia.

Historical Site Experiences

Cave paintings, sacred stone carvings, meeting areas and storytelling locations can all form part of this Experience.

PNG Meet & Greet Experience

The only place in Australia where another country travels daily to trade and visit. Meet & Greets are a moving experience.

Crabbing & Prawning Experiences

The western islands have some of Australia’s best crabbing and prawning areas. Watch out for crocs!

Church & Religion Experiences

Church and religion are a huge component of Torres Strait Islander life, Sundays service is an unique twist on a classic event.

Tombstone Unveiling Experience

Moving and enlightening this experience is a way of reaffirming the imperishable bonds between the living and the departed.

Fire by the Beach Experience

One of the Torres Strait’s most epic experiences. Start with a world-class sunset followed by a Fire by the beach.

Turtle Nesting Experience

From November to late March visitors have a unique opportunity to catch a glimpse of a turtle’s world—at least for one night!

Glamping & Camping Experiences

Glamping & Camping in the Torres Strait comes with multi-million-dollar views of beaches and bush.

Waterfalls and Walking Experiences

During the wet season the rivers and creeks run creating infinity falls and plunge pools with unbeatable backdrops.

Adventure Experiences

The warm water and coral fringed islands are becoming globally popular for Kite surfing and spearfishing.

Cultural Festival Experience

Every second September, Thursday Island holds the Winds Of Zenadth Cultural Festival where the communities of the Torres Strait descend on the island. This spectacular cultural event includes song, dance, and art.

Cruise & Liveaboard Experience

Newly established but increasingly popular are a growing number of quality cruise operations.

Turtle and Dugong Spotting Experience

The Torres Strait has some of the highest number of Turtles and Dugongs in the world. They are both often seen while on the water.

Food and Dining Experience

Steered by plentiful seafood, Torres Strait food is a multicultural melting pot with food having a strong Asian influence.

Fishing & Spearfishing Experiences

Some of Australia’s most arable fishing fields are found inside the Torres Strait where Crabs, Prawns, Crays and Fish abound.

Ailan Kastom Experiences

Torres Strait Islanders have a strong connection with their islands and sea country, governed by the unique Ailan Kastom (Island Custom).

Island Art & Dancing Experience

Torres Strait art pieces will immediately catch your eye with their striking detail, and the sense of motion created by the intricate patterns.

Island Hopping Experiences

A world-class island-hopping location with almost 300 islands scattered across the Torres Strait, only 17 are inhabited.

Wartime and Military Experiences

A long history of service and sacrifice. During WWII the Torres Strait was Australia’s 2nd most bombed location after Darwin.

Pearling Experience

In the 1860’s the pearling industry began in the Torres Strait and has left an indelible mark on the region with a small number still operating.

Ancient Fish Trap Experience

Stone-walled intertidal fish traps were built to control the movements of marine animals. Some are the largest structures built by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

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