Christmas Island

Christmas Island is a dot in the Indian Ocean, located 2600 kilometres north west of Perth, Western Australia. Even though it is an Australian Territory, its closest neighbour is Java, 360 kilometres away.

If you love nature, you will love Christmas Island! Sixty three per cent of it is national park containing species of flora and fauna found nowhere else in the world! Probably the most noticeable local is the Red Crab with over 100 million of these vivid red creatures living on the forest floor.

Exploring the waters surrounding the island is an experience not to be missed. Myriads of tropical fish swim by in only metres of water, while a short distance away, divers can cruise the drop-off which plunges dramatically into the abyss. You may even bump into one of our local spinner dolphins or at certain times of the year meet the majestic whale shark!

Christmas Island has a unique population with a blend of Chinese, Malay and Caucasians from the Australian mainland. A visit here is a diverse cultural experience with numerous temples, festivals and a variety of cuisines.

There is a range of accommodation to suit your budget and each offers a personalised service that only comes with smaller operations, ensuring that your stay here will be an enjoyable and memorable experience.

If you are looking for somewhere different, unique, tropical and without hordes of other tourists around, Christmas Island may well be the perfect destination. Check out the pages at www.christmas.net.au for heaps of information and if you have any queries, contact the Christmas Island Tourism Association who are more than happy to help you.

You can fly to Christmas Island from either Perth or Singapore.