BERRY SPRINGS GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Morning Tea with Tess Atie at Berry Springs — a women and girls–only cultural morning of conversation and a warm spring swim
A small-group, women-and-girls-only morning with acclaimed Indigenous woman Tess Atie at Berry Springs that combines cultural conversation, a swim in warm mineral springs, and local interpretation over about 4.5 hours.
Morning Tea with Tess Atie at Berry Springs — a women and girls–only cultural morning of conversation and a warm spring swim.
Set in the lush monsoon-forest surrounds of Berry Springs, the Muku Women’s Morning Tour brings participants together for morning tea and guided conversation with acclaimed Indigenous woman Tess Atie. In a women-and-girls-only environment you can explore local Aboriginal culture, sustainable living practices and contemporary history, then relax and rejuvenate with an optional swim in the warm mineral springs.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Conversation led by Tess Atie
Spend the morning with Tess Atie for frank, expert interpretation of culture, country and history from an Aboriginal woman’s viewpoint in an intimate, women-and-girls-only setting.
Berry Springs and its warm mineral pools
The tour takes place in the monsoon-forest surrounds of Berry Springs, where participants can take in the atmosphere and rejuvenate with a swim in warm, mineral-rich spring water.
Small-group, interpretive morning with refreshments
The experience centres on morning tea and conversation, with healthy snacks and cool bottled water provided while an Aboriginal woman shares knowledge about sustainable traditional practices and the region’s history.
What the day feels like
What the morning feels like
The tour unfolds as a relaxed, interpretive morning: collected from Darwin, you arrive at Berry Springs for morning tea and extended conversation led by Tess Atie, explore the monsoon-forest setting and its cultural context, and have the option to swim in the warm mineral springs before returning to your pick-up point — all delivered in a women-and-girls-only environment.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this morning is best suited to — and who should take note.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The tour lasts about 4.5 hours.
Bring an enquiring mind and personal items; hats, sunglasses, sunscreen, light loose clothing, footwear suitable for short walks on established tracks in hot weather, and swimming gear if you plan to enter the springs.
Small-group touring is provided by an air-conditioned tour vehicle with pickup from any Darwin accommodation; park use fees are included.
Standard pricing is per person with a minimum of two and a maximum of eight participants; private charter options are available for groups up to eight.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Is the tour only for women and girls?
Yes — the experience is run as a women-and-girls-only environment.
How long is the Muku Women’s Morning Tour?
The tour runs for about 4.5 hours.
What does the tour include?
Inclusions are small-group touring by air‑conditioned vehicle, pickup from Darwin accommodation, park use fees, expert cultural interpretation from an Aboriginal woman’s viewpoint, healthy snacks and cool bottled water.
Can I swim during the tour?
Yes — there are opportunities to swim in the warm mineral springs; swimming gear is optional.
What are the group size and pricing details?
Standard pricing is $296 per woman (minimum 2, maximum 8); $148 per girl up to 12 years old; private charter pricing is available for 1–8 people at $1496.
Are there age restrictions?
The tour is open to all ages.