Running time:
The performance begins at sunset
(approximately 6:00pm - 6:30pm) and lasts
approximately 3 hours.
Seating is general admission and patrons should
bring chairs or rugs to sit on.
Getting there:
Beswick Community is located 107 kms South-East of
Katherine – drive south on the Stuart Highway for
51kms, turn left into the Central Arnhem Road and
drive 56kms to Beswick Community. Follow the signs
to the Ghunmarn Cultural Centre to receive an entry pass to
then go on to Beswick Falls.
The road to
Beswick is sealed (bitumen) all the way. The road to
the Falls (approx 20kms) is a dirt road. 4WD
vehicles are recommended for this leg as the road is
prone to sand and bulldust bogs. (If patrons do not
have a 4WD, they can leave their vehicle at the
Cultural Centre and wait for the 4WD shuttle into
the falls. See below for further details.)
Please note,
while every effort is made to water and grade the
dirt road, this is not normally a public access road
and it gets very dusty under heavy traffic. It is
recommended that patrons seal any cameras or other
equipment in plastic to protect from dust.
Shuttle
service:
Please note - the shuttle service
has now sold out.
Alcohol:
Alcohol is strictly prohibited. Please note also that sections of the road to Beswick and the community itself operate under
specific liquor laws and the police can impound
vehicles if alcohol is found in them. Fines can also
be applied. Please respect the wishes of the
community and do not bring alcohol to the event.
Camping:
Campers must be self sufficient. This is a
wilderness location and there are NO camping
amenities. Bush toilets will be provided, but please
bring drinking water, camping and fishing gear,
food, insect repellent and sun protection. First aid
and ambulance will be available on site. There is a
health clinic at Beswick Community and a hospital in
Katherine. Guests are
welcome to swim and walk in the area but
must take all rubbish with them.
Photography:
Photography or video recording of any kind is not permitted during the
performance on Saturday night.
Refreshments:
Basic (BBQ) refreshments are available (cash
purchases only) on Saturday evening for the
performance. Patrons will need to bring all other
food and drinks.
Original
artwork:
Original paintings, baskets, didgeridoos, mats and
other pieces of indigenous fine art will be
available for sale at the Beswick Community Cultural
Centre. Prices range from $25 to $500 and credit
card facilities are available.
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