Travelling to more remote Torres Strait Islands communities, most of which are accessed by plane, requires seeking permission from the relevant local council. An easier way to visit is on an adventure cruise with Coral Expeditions. Its itineraries take in Badu and Moa Islands, part of the Western Islands group, which are home to renowned art centres showcasing the vibrant artistic traditions of the Torres Strait including weaving and lino printmaking. Warfare was once one of the main occupations of Badu men – look for skull motifs in prints representing the artists’ heritage.