WELCOME TO
christmas
ISLAND
10.4475° S, 105.6904° E
We invite you to uncover the remarkable surprises of a destination full of natural wonders. Christmas Island is located in the Indian Ocean, 2,600 kilometres northwest of Perth and 350 kilometres south of Indonesia.
The tiny, reef fringed, Australian Territory of Christmas Island captured the imagination of wildlife lovers everywhere when Sir David Attenborough, one of the world’s most respected naturalists, showed the world the extraordinary footage of millions of red crabs migrating to the ocean describing it as ‘one of the top 10 most memorable TV moments from his life’s work’.
Yet there’s so much more to experience here than this brief, albeit spectacular event. Thousands of kilometres from the mainland, in the remote confines of the Indian Ocean, Christmas Island is teeming with experiences for nature lovers and intrepid travellers who enjoy exploring the paths less travelled. With an eclectic mix of flora and fauna above and below the surface; breathtaking nature, with almost two thirds of the island national park; as well as a fusion of Malay, Singaporean, Australian and Chinese food and culture, this extraordinary destination really is a nature lover’s paradise.
DISCOVER A NATURAL WONDER
IMMERSE IN NATURE’S PARADISE
Christmas Island is not your typical tropical island paradise. Nicknamed the "Galapagos of the Indian Ocean", the island is famous for its red crabs, sea birds, whale sharks and spectacular coral reefs. Closer to Asia than mainland Australia, it's home to a captivating mix of cultures and some of the world's most spectacular natural wonders. Reach Christmas Island on a flight from Perth to discover a truly untouched natural paradise.
The island’s 80 kilometre coastline is an almost continuous sea cliff, of up to 20 metres in height. In a few places, the cliff gives way to shallow bays with small sand and coral shingle beaches. The largest of these bays forms the island’s only port; Flying Fish Cove.
The island is surrounded by a narrow encircling coral reef. There is virtually no coastal shelf, and the sea plummets to a depth of about 500 metres within 200 metres of the shore.
Experience the wonder of remote Christmas Island. There’s nothing like it anywhere else on the planet.
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.
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