Everything you need to get to the NAIDOC 2025 celebrations
How to get to the NAIDOC Community Event
We’re making it easy for everyone to join in the celebrations for the 2025 NAIDOC Community Event with free ferry and bus transport across Groote Eylandt and Bickerton Island.
Whether you’re coming from Angurugu, Umbakumba or Bickerton, there’s a service to help you get to the event and home again.
Ferry timetable
| Departure time | Departure point | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| 8.00am | Groote | To event |
| 9.00am | Bickerton | To Event |
| 4.00pm | Groote | Return |
| 5.00pm | Bickerton | Return |
Bus 1 timetable
| Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 10.00am | Ferry landing | Pick up |
| 10.30am | Angurugu | Depart to event |
| 2.30pm | Umbakumba | Return ferry passengers |
| 3.15pm | Angurugu | Return |
| 3.45pm | Ferry landing | Drop off |
Bus 2 timetable
| Time | Location |
|---|---|
| 10.40am | Ferry landing |
| 11.00am | Angurugu |
| 3.30pm | Umbakumba |
Event details
Gates open: 11.00 am
NAIDOC Awards: 11.30am
Lunch served: 12.00pm
Live music: 12.30pm
Fun and games: 1.30pm
Event closes: 3.00pm
Come celebrate culture, community and connection. Everyone is welcome!