CHRISTMAS ISLAND TOURS
Embark on a captivating journey with Christmas Island Tours, where the convergence of extraordinary natural wonders, rich cultural experiences, and breathtaking landscapes awaits.
CHRISTMAS ISLAND tours
As far as nature inspired adventures go, it’s hard to go past Christmas Island's unique offerings. One of the world’s most extraordinary reefs just off the shore, tropical jungles that stretch the vistas of the island, depths that reach hundreds of meters within swimming distance from shore, an incredible history, vibrant culture and pristine ocean bordered by kilometre-after-kilometre of ruggedly spectacular island landscapes. Join Christmas Island Tours to experience the best this one of a kind destination has to offer.
christmas island DAY TOURS
Embark on unforgettable day tours on Christmas Island, where you can marvel at the mesmerizing red crab migration, encounter the rainforest's colossal robber crabs, dive alongside majestic whale sharks, unwind on pristine deserted beaches, and capture the regal flight of the Golden Bosun—all expertly guided to ensure you make the most of your escape. Immerse yourself in the island's rich history, vibrant culture, and encounter unique wildlife found nowhere else on the planet. Discover more about the extraordinary experiences that await you.
DIVING | FREEDIVING | SNORKELING
Experience the wonders of scuba diving and snorkeling on Christmas Island with our local operators, who take pride in delivering personalised customer service and exceptional underwater adventures. With internationally recognised diving qualifications and the required licenses for commercial vessel operations, operators hold permits to guide passengers into the Christmas Island Marine Park, ensuring a safe and enjoyable diving experience. Discover some of the best dive sites and most incredible diving, freediving and snorkelling on the planet. Explore more about the thrilling underwater excursions that await you.
christmas island FISHING
Reel in an unparalleled fishing experience on Christmas Island, where astonishingly steep drop-offs allow anglers to target substantial blue water fish just moments from the shoreline. Whether you're trolling for pelagic species like tuna, wahoo, or sailfish, casting lures to conquer the mighty giant trevally, or jigging for the iconic dogtooth tuna, a mere two-minute cruise from the launch ramp is all it takes to get your lures in the water. Witness the thrill of landing big fish from small boats, an adventure beyond your wildest imagination. Explore more about the exhilarating world of fishing on Christmas Island.
Bird feeding
A rare chance to watch volunteers feed rescued Christmas Island birds. Take photos and listen to a short talk about the rehabilitation project and birds. You could even see the magnificent Abbott’s Booby, which only nests on Christmas Island.
This tour must be booked in advance at the Visitor Centre
Time – 1 hour | Wednesday at 3pm | Cost – Free
How to get there – Follow the signs to Parks HQ & Territory Day Park on Murray Rd. Turn in to Nursery Rd and once across the little bridge turn right towards the radio station. Please park at the radio station and wait to be collected.
PHOTOGRAPHY tours
Discover a photographers haven, with Photography Tours on Christmas Island, where every corner unfolds a captivating canvas of sights, colours, textures, and landscapes waiting to be immortalised through your lens. From the gentle hues of pastel sunrises to the vibrant spectacle of sunsets, Christmas Island bathes in the ever-changing tropical light, offering a vivid palette from the rich reds of the crabs to the deep greens of the rainforest and turquoise waters. Capture the elusive robber crabs, focus on delicate orchids and entwining vines, and aim your lens skyward to freeze moments of rare birds soaring with elegance and freedom. Discover more about the photographic wonders that await you.
Bird & Nature Week 2024
27 August – 3 September 2024
Explore the unique birdlife on Christmas Island during our annual Christmas Island Bird & Nature Week. Bird lovers are offered the opportunity to get up close and personal to nature and all Christmas Island has to offer. Experienced & passionate guides, working in research and specialising in birds, help bring guests and the unique fauna and flora on Christmas Island closer together.
This citizen science program has you alongside working scientists as they band birds, collect data and highlight their subjects of expertise – all in a safe, low impact and educational atmosphere.
RED CRAB MIGRATION
Christmas Island’s mass red crab migration is one of the most incredible natural phenomonons on the planet. Every year, millions of these large crabs emerge from the forest and make their way to the ocean to breed, swarming across roads, streams, rocks and beaches. It’s a truly spectacular sight that world-renowned naturalist Sir David Attenborough described as one of his greatest TV moments. The exact timing and speed of the migration is determined by the phase of the moon and first rainfall of the wet season. Red crabs always spawn before dawn on a receding high-tide during the last quarter of the moon. Incredibly, they know exactly when to leave their burrows to make this lunar date.
CRABBY TRANSPORT
Discover the wonders of Christmas Island with Crabby Transport. Take the adventure inspired paths of this breathtaking island with Crabby Transport, your go-to local transportation and expert tour guide all in one! Whether you need a ride from the airport, you’re heading home from the local pub or embarking on a full day island adventure, your transport is sorted with the only (and best) transport service on Christmas Island. Call Chris on +61 (0) 439 215 644.
Far more than just the island’s only all-inclusive luxury accommodation, a stay at the award-winning Swell Lodge is your complete package. Staying within the National Park overlooking the ocean your Swell Lodge experience includes daily guided tours to the island’s natural wonders. Each morning guests are collected from their glass-fronted eco-chalet by a friendly, knowledgable guide and taken to experience different highlights around the island in relaxed comfort. Enjoy a gourmet picnic lunch and returned back to Swell Lodge, before a private chef arrives to create a 3-course fine-dining meal using fresh and locally foraged produce. Enjoy your meal on the oceanfront deck as the seabirds soar past at arm’s length and the sun sets over the ocean. An all-inclusive holiday at Swell Lodge on Christmas Island is like nothing else on Earth.
SWELL LODGE
WHILE YOU’RE HERE
Now that you’ve experienced Chtristmas Island’s day tours, it’s time to explore what else there is to do on your holiday on island.
CHRISMAS ISLAND ITINERARIES.
How to experience the best Christmas Island has to offer... from wandering to secluded stretches of paradise and encountering those bucket list wildlife moments, to taking the plunge to depths you’ve never ventured.