Discover the history, culture and activities available on Christmas Island. This 2 hour tour explains many of the places of interest, suitable shopping and eating places, activities that are available during your stay and the history of settlement and development of the island. Start your stay getting the lowdown, an understanding of the layout of the island and a briefing on what activities would be suitable for you. It’s recommended that you schedule this tour on the day of arrival or the first morning of your stay
Time: 2 hours
Cost: AUD$70 per adult/AUD$40 per child/Infants free
Fitness: Minimal

Crabs, rainforest, birds – this tour encapsulates the very best of Christmas Island. The first stop is The Dales, home to a number of the crab species. Natural springs weave through to a mystical rainforest, canopied by gigantic Tahitian Chestnut trees. From there head to The Blowholes. Nowhere else on the island are the forces of nature so evident. Rhythmic waves, forcing water through the myriad of eroded cliffs provide a theatrical experience for guests. Then head to the peace and tranquility of Margaret Knoll to view the rugged coastline from above, giving stunning views across the Eastern Coast of the island.
Time: 3.5 – 4 hours .
Cost: AUD$110 per adult/AUD$80 per child/Infants free
Fitness: Good mobility and stability required

Birds, birds and more birds! First visit Golf Course lookout with stunning views across part of the eastern side of the island. During your eye-to-eye experience with many of the islands bird species, learn more about their unique biology and behaviour and why they call Christmas Island home. Visit Lily Beach for tea break while viewing juveniles and nesting birds and then onto Ethel Beach. Then venture to the top terrace to view Abbotts Booby birds in their nesting habitat – one of the rarest seabirds in the world !
Time: 3.5 – 4 hours
Cost: AUD$110 per adult/AUD$80 per child/Infants free
Fitness: Good mobility and stability required

Venture to the lower terraces of the Eastern side of the island. A 40 minute hike through the jungle leads you to the sandy, coconut-lined castaway beach, Dolly Beach. Rest here for a swim (subject to ocean conditions) and refreshments. You may have to share morning tea with the friendly Robber crabs that frequent the area. Head back along the same track to Greta Beach, grab a bag and search for unusual treasures the tide has brought in. Here, you’ll also remove some of the unwanted flotsam that is carried by ocean currents from lands far away.
Time: 2 hours
Cost: AUD$110 per adult/AUD$80 per child/Infants free
Fitness: Good mobility essential, lengthy walking required.

It’s what Christmas Island is famous for! 50 million red crabs go on the move at the start of the annual wet season, timing their spawning with tides which will carry their trillions of eggs out to sea. Experience the peak of what Christmas Island has to offer with this special tour which is only offered on specific dates each year and, subject to the rains starting allowing the crabs to move to the lower terraces. Drinks & nibbles during briefing event, cooked breakfast during spawning event. (All other tours do allow sightings of red crabs at other times of the year).
Time: 5 hours (across 2 days)
(Only offered on certain dates of the year)
Cost: AUD$150 per adult/AUD$75 per child/Infants free
Fitness: Moderate

Embark on a unforgettable adventure with Cocosday, where the beauty of the atoll unfolds before your eyes. Glide through crystal-clear waters and discover the most remote and enchanting islands within this tropical paradise. Dive into the vibrant underwater world as you snorkel amidst exotic marine life. Unwind at the pondok on South Island and sip on a glass of champagne as you relax in the serenity of this idyllic setting. Immerse yourself in the unparalleled beauty of nature while experiencing the ultimate blend of adventure and relaxation on our motorised canoe tour.
Time: 4-5 hours
Schedule: Tide dependent – tours can start anytime from 6:00am to 3:00pm
Cost: AUD$170 per adult/AUD$85 per child
Fitness: Reasonable mobility to enter and exit a canoe. No rowing required!

After you have enjoyed exploring the Southern islands of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands lagoon, let Cocos Adventure Tours take you on an exciting turtle tour. This 2 hour tour takes you in search of the 30,000 turtles that call Cocos Keeling Islands home. All ages are welcome. This tour is oly available to guests who have already partaken in the canoe safari tour. If you would like even more time on the Motorised Canoes, Cocos Islands Adventure Tours now offer a Turtle Canoe Tour! Slowly motor your way through the inner lagoon and view our amazing Green Turtles and Hawkesbill Turtles.
Time: 2 hours
Schedule: Tide dependent – please book in advance
Cost: AUD$130 per adult/AUD$65 per child
Fitness: This is a low impact tour – all ages welcome

Cocos Dive are excited to now offer Sea Scooter Tours for snorkellers. Enjoy the wonders of the reef while you glide along over coral bombies with a Yamaha Sea Scooter. Explore the clear warm waters of the lagoon with its abundance of tropical fish and corals.
Time: Approx 4.5 hours
Cost: A$220 – 2 person minimum
Fitness: Moderate fitness required. Previous snorkeling experience recommended.

Take in the culture, people and food with a tour of Home Island with Ossie Macrae your local guide. You will visit the museum with a strong focus on the history of the Cocos Malay people, from their first settlement around 1826 until the present day. You then travel through the kampong (village) to meet some local elders. You will be shown coconut husking, basket weaving and woodworking. If you are keen you can have a go too. Some of the wood art is for sale so please bring some cash with you for optional purchases. Enjoy a Cocos Malay lunch or dinner served overlooking the lagoon.
Lunch Tour Schedule (Monday only)
Cost: AUD$75 per adult/AUD$45 per child (8 – 13 years)
Dinner Tour Schedule (Wednesday only)
Cost: AUD$85 per adult/AUD$45 per child (8 – 13 years)

Hire your own buggy and explore Home Island at a comfortable pace. Each buggy seats 4 and you will need a drivers licence. Ossie Macrae will meet you at the Home Island Jetty on arrival.
Schedule: 6 days per week (Monday – Saturday)
Cost: AUD$100 per buggy per day