But island-hopping isn"t the only way to experience Torres Strait Islander culture. In 1947, king tides wreaked havoc on Saibai Island, just 4km from Papua New Guinea, prompting an exodus of families to the mainland communities now known as Seisia and Bamaga. The latter is home to the indigenous-owned Cape York Peninsula Lodge, where renowned Torres Strait Islander dance troupe Naygayiw Gigi (Northern Thunder) often perform captivating routines rooted in Saibai traditions.