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Christmas Island Tourism

Locality: Christmas Island

Phone: +61 8 9164 8382

Address: 1 Gaze Road 6798 Christmas Island, WA, Australia

Website: http://www.christmas.net.au

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25.01.2022 Swell Lodge in the Christmas Island National Park is open for business and their first guests from Western Australia are experiencing all that Christmas Island and Swell Lodge have to offer! With our unique annual red crab migration and whale shark season just around the corner it’s a fantastic time to #wanderoutyonder to #swelllodge and #christmasisland Australia.com Australia's Indian Ocean Islands Parks Australia... @missmillymd

25.01.2022 Hopefully we'll be welcoming Western Australian's to our Natural Wonder very soon! How awesome is this photo btw?!? Australia.com Freedive Christmas Island #seeaustralia #wanderoutyonder

25.01.2022 They’re back! Our #whaleshark season has kicked off, with several encounters reported in the past few days Whale sharks and #redcrabs, it’s an awesome time to be on #christmasisland! ... Western Australia Australia.com Australia's Indian Ocean Islands #seeaustralia #westernaustralia Christmas Island Wet n Dry Adventures Extra Divers Christmas Island Christmas Island Fishing & Adventure IG/ tilkemitchell

25.01.2022 It’s #nationalbirdweek and we’d love to know, which is your favourite #christmasisland bird? This week BirdLife Australia brings you the #aussiebackyardbirdcount, one of Australia’s biggest citizen science events! To participate all you need is 20 minutes and your favourite outdoor space. For more info visit www.aussiebirdcount.org.au Georgina Steytler Photography

24.01.2022 Christmas Island is OPEN! Natasha Griggs, Administrator Christmas and Cocos Keeling Islands this evening announced that a travel zone between Western Australia, Christmas Island and the Cocos Keeling Islands is now in place, effective immediately. This means that we can now welcome visitors from Western Australia to our Natural Wonder! All visitors to Australia's Indian Ocean Islands must have been in Western Australia for a minimum 14 days prior to travel but there i...s no requirement to self isolate upon arrival at the islands or upon return to Perth, Western Australia. For those not in Western Australia, the wait will be a little longer. But the wait will be worth it, we promise! Australia.com Virgin Australia Indian Ocean Experiences Broome, Kimberley & Beyond #holidayherethisyear #wonderoutyonder

24.01.2022 The annual #redcrabmigration is in full swing here on #christmasisland! Our crabs are on track to meet the predicted spawning dates of 9-11 December Australia's Indian Ocean Islands Australia.com Western Australia Perth is OK #perthisok #wanderoutyonder ABC Australia ABC Perth... Julie McKnight

23.01.2022 After a big week of filming here on Christmas Island our 13 very special Christmas Island stories are locked and loaded and ready to go to air in the new season of Destination WA! If you are in Western Australia tune in to Channel 9 this Sunday 15th November at 5.30pm to see the first of our #christmasisland stories, showcasing the very best that our Natural Wonder has to offer... For those outside of Western Australia keep an eye on our Facebook page over the next 13 weeks ...as we will post our stories each week after they have gone to air Australia.com Australia's Indian Ocean Islands Virgin Australia Parks Australia

21.01.2022 WIN a 3 night all-inclusive stay at Swell Lodge on Christmas Island for you and a friend, including return airfares ex Perth! Just LIKE our page and click on the link below to enter https://www.christmas.net.au/win-a-holiday/... GOOD LUCK! * The competition is run by Swell Lodge and Christmas Island Tourism. It is the same competition that is shown on the Swell Lodge website and social media pages. There is only one (1) winning prize over both websites and social media pages.

20.01.2022 Christmas Island offers some of the very best scuba diving (and free diving) in the world - with dramatic walls, sea caves, whale sharks and tropical fish and corals that are found nowhere else on the planet, Christmas Island has something for every diver! Don't believe us? Take a look for yourself Extra Divers Christmas Island Christmas Island Wet n Dry Adventures Freedive Christmas Island

20.01.2022 In this episode of Destination WA Trevor tours Christmas Island with Island Crabbie Transport Services and Indian Ocean Experiences, taking in the Grotto, Territory Day Park and Golf Course Lookout. Discover why Christmas Island really is a nature lover's paradise...

20.01.2022 Aaaand they’re off! We’ve received a significant amount of rain in the last 48 hours and the 2020 #redcrabmigration is underway If you are currently on #christmasisland the crab bridge is a great place to go to witness one of the animal kingdom’s greatest migrations! ... A reminder to drive carefully and take note of road closure signs Stay tuned for more pics... Australia.com Western Australia ABC Perth ABC Pilbara Parks Australia Australia's Indian Ocean Islands Virgin Australia

19.01.2022 Christmas Island hit the big time this morning when Dr Karl Kruszelnicki taught the little people of Australia about our red crab migration on ABC's Play School! It starts at the 21.20 mark (for those of you who are not wanting to watch the whole episode )

19.01.2022 The Coconut Mafia, helping Parks Australia keep our #redcrabs safe! Australia's Indian Ocean Islands Australia.com Western Australia

18.01.2022 We LOVE this blog from wildlife photographer Georgina Steytler Photography. Georgina describes Christmas Island as "one of the most remarkable nature hotspots in the world" and her blog contains some of the most stunning wildlife imagery we've ever seen... Thanks Georgina and hopefully we will see you back on Christmas Island one day Parks Australia Australia's Indian Ocean Islands Australia.com

17.01.2022 Journey deep into the Christmas Island National Park with Destination WA, tomorrow at 5.30pm AWST Parks Australia Western Australia Australia.com Australia's Indian Ocean Islands Virgin Australia

16.01.2022 When an octopus steals your GoPro! Check out this amazing footage (and story) from Chris Bray...

16.01.2022 We have some epic #beaches here on #christmasisland but #ethelbeach is one of our absolute faves! Ethel is an easy drive from town and offers world class #birdwatching and #snorkelling Which is your favourite Christmas Island beach? Australia.com Western Australia Australia's Indian Ocean Islands Parks Australia #wanderoutyonder #seeaustralia #westernaustralia #holidayherethisyear Adrian Yates

16.01.2022 Getting in and out of Christmas Island's Swell Lodge will take a little longer over the next few weeks What an incredible experience for their guests! The #redcrabmigration is underway and roads and trails are turning red as the crabs make their way from the jungle down to the coastal terraces Australia.com Western Australia Australia's Indian Ocean Islands

15.01.2022 Our #redcrabs have made it to the coast! The #beaches and ocean cliffs of #christmasisland will be red over the next few weeks, if you’re on the island the crabs will be most active in the mornings and evenings If you’re not on #christmasisland it’s a good time to book for next year’s #redcrabmigration. Contact our friends at Indian Ocean Experiences and Broome, Kimberley & Beyond for some fantastic packages ... Australia.com Western Australia Perth is OK ABC Perth #soperth #seeaustralia #wanderoutyonder Daniel Kong

14.01.2022 Did you know that Christmas Island is home to one of the world's most exclusive eco-retreats? Located in the Christmas Island National Park overlooking the vast Indian Ocean, Swell Lodge's two luxury glass fronted eco-chalets are surrounded by unique and endemic wildlife, wildlife that is found nowhere else on the planet And the best bit... Swell Lodge is now open to visitors from Western Australia! If you have been in WA for a 14 day period you can now travel to Christmas ...Island without the need to quarantine at either end of your holiday Virgin Australia flies to Christmas Island from Perth, WA twice per week. Discover paradise... Australia.com Parks Australia Australia's Indian Ocean Islands

13.01.2022 We think Faulkner Photography has captured Island baby Alby’s first #redcrabmigration beautifully how special that little Alby has experienced one of the animal kingdoms greatest migrations before he’s even one year old! Australia.com Western Australia Australia's Indian Ocean Islands Parks Australia Virgin Australia #christmasisland

13.01.2022 IMPORTANT Travel Information UPDATE From 15th November 2020 visitors from "very low risk states" of Australia (defined as those with no community cases in 28 days currently WA, NT, SA, ACT, TAS, and QLD) can travel from these jurisdictions, via Perth WA, to Christmas Island without quarantine or isolation restrictions. It is important to note that the Indian Ocean Territories (IOTs) of Christmas Island and the Cocos Keeling Islands remain in a State of Emergency and... ALL travellers to the IOTs are required to submit a IOT Traveller Request form and a G2G request for entry/re-entry into Western Australia. Links for these forms can be found at https://www.christmas.net.au/covid-19/. We look forward to seeing you on Christmas Island soon! Australia's Indian Ocean Islands Australia.com

12.01.2022 Jump on board Christmas Island Fishing & Adventure's vessel "Reef Runner" for a fishing experience like no other! In this episode of Destination WA Trevor trolls for Wahoo, taking in the spectacular Christmas Island coast line and takes a dip at the iconic "GT Farm". While you're on Christmas Island drop into Shorefire for fishing tackle, snorkelling equipment and fresh local fish.

11.01.2022 In this ABC News article wildlife photographer and Swell Lodge owner Chris Bray talks about life on Christmas Island during the Red Crab Migration The migration is happening right now on Christmas Island and will continue into December

11.01.2022 Happy #worldoceansday! Wherever you may be take #tenlittlepieces or #3forthesea - every piece counts. Together we can #protectourhome #christmasisland #worldoceansday2020 #saveouroceans #togetherwecan #cleanseas #bethechange Parks Australia Eco Crab Industries Take 3

11.01.2022 Planning to #wanderoutyonder to Christmas Island in the next few months? There's a few things that you will need to do before you arrive... Jump online and apply for your IOT Traveller Request form (to get into Christmas Island) and your G2G Pass to get back into WA. See https://www.christmas.net.au/covid-19/ for more information Book your accommodation and hire vehicle before you arrive, we are heading into our red crab and whale shark season so things are getting ti...ght! Follow Christmas Island Visitor Centre on Facebook for up to date information and What's On Guide Visit our website at www.christmas.net.au for more info... Christmas Island remains Covd-19 free. If you are feeling unwell please postpone your visit and travel when you are well again We look forward to welcoming you to our Natural Wonder! Australia.com Western Australia Indian Ocean Experiences Broome, Kimberley & Beyond Virgin Australia Pic for attention

10.01.2022 If you live in Western Australia this could be you! #christmasisland is now open to visitors from WA. Our #redcrabmigration and #whaleshark season is just around the corner and it’s a fantastic time to visit our #naturalwonder! Will you #wanderoutyonder to Christmas Island this year? Australia.com Parks Australia Virgin Australia Australia's Indian Ocean Islands #holidayherethisyear Tom Schandy

09.01.2022 A unique perspective of our favourite #fish in the #sea! #whaleshark #christmasisland #australia #westernaustralia #wanderoutyonder Perth is OK Australia.com Western Australia Parks Australia Australia's Indian Ocean Islands... Jono Faulkner

09.01.2022 Paradise looks like this! Tune into Channel 9 tomorrow at 5.30pm Western Australia time for the first episode of the brand new season of Destination WA, featuring... #christmasisland and the #cocoskeelingislands! The series will run over the next 13 Sundays and each episode will include two fantastic Australia's Indian Ocean Islands stories ... Australia.com Virgin Australia

09.01.2022 The W I N N E R of our Swell Lodge Win A Holiday completion is JENNY FORSSMAN! If you know a Jenny FORSSMAN (we think she is from WA) please let us or her know, we are having trouble reaching her and we can’t wait to tell her that she has won an all-inclusive holiday on Christmas Island!

09.01.2022 10 reasons why YOU need to add Christmas Island to your dive bucket list... This terrific article from Diveplanit features brand new images from Scott Portelli and Rosie Leaney - Underwater Photography

07.01.2022 #pure #natural #perfection Other worlds are within reach... Visit Christmas Island and the Cocos Keeling Islands ... Cocos Keeling Islands Visitor Centre Australia's Indian Ocean Islands Australia.com Western Australia Virgin Australia

07.01.2022 Robber crabs behaving badly! a couple of local #christmasisland families had a few extra mouths to feed at their BBQ over the weekend. #coconutcrabs have an incredible sense of smell and for slow moving creatures they sure move quickly when there’s food around... would you like to share your picnic with these guys??? If you live in Western Australia you can now visit Christmas Island and meet our wildlife for yourself... Please note that Robber Crabs are protected (and resp...ected) here on Christmas Island Australia.com Parks Australia ABC Perth ABC Pilbara Australia's Indian Ocean Islands Amy Luetich

07.01.2022 Gong Xi Fa Cai! Chinese New Year kicked off last night here on Christmas Island, with a colourful and energetic New Years Eve festival in Poon Saan. Today the Chinese Lions will travel around the island blessing the jungle and township temples and tomorrow they’ll bless shops, homes and businesses. ... Did you know that Christmas Island is the only community in Australia.com that celebrates CNY with a four day long weekend? Wishing our friends around the world a happy, safe and prosperous Year of the Ox Robyn Stephenson

07.01.2022 Learning to fly is tough work, just ask this juvenile #frigatebird! Around 80,000 #seabirds nest on #christmasisland annually, some of which are found nowhere else on the planet... another great capture by nature photographer @georgina_steytler #christmasisland #seeaustralia Australia.com Western Australia Parks Australia Australia's Indian Ocean Islands #wanderoutyonder

07.01.2022 Photobomb level: Expert

07.01.2022 Flashback Friday golfing goodness brought to you by the State Library of Western Australia Not much has changed really, except maybe the outfits! Christmas Island Golf Club

07.01.2022 There’s seriously no better feeling than swimming with the largest fish in the sea! #whalesharks visit #christmasisland between November and April each year - will we see you this whale shark season? Western Australia Australia's Indian Ocean Islands Virgin Australia Australia.com Parks Australia #wanderoutyonder #seeaustralia #australiasindianoceanislands

07.01.2022 Ever wanted to learn to freedive in paradise? Well now you can! We're thrilled to welcome Freedive Christmas Island to our Natural Wonder. In our latest blog freedive athlete, instructor and national title holder David Mulheron tells us about his new operation and why Christmas Island is one of the best freediving locations in the world https://www.christmas.net.au/introducing-freedive-christma/ Swell Lodge

05.01.2022 Calling all #scubadivers! With endless kilometres of spectacular walls and drop offs, caves and caverns, hundreds of species of tropical fish, dolphins, whale sharks and warm clear water it’s no wonder that Christmas Island is home to some of Australia’s best diving! call the team at Indian Ocean Experiences to plan your next diving holiday

05.01.2022 Take a walk on the #wildside! #christmasisland’s #redcrabmigration is underway and our visitors from Western Australia have front row seats to the spectacle... The migration will run for several weeks with predicted spawning dates being 10-12 November & 9-11 December Australia.com Australia's Indian Ocean Islands Parks Australia ABC Perth #seeaustralia #wanderoutyonder ... Chris Bray Photography Swell Lodge

05.01.2022 There’s only two spots left in Chris Bray Photography’s 2021 Christmas Island Photo Tour! The tour is a terrific opportunity to get off the beaten track with award-winning Australian Geographic photographer Chris Bray, capturing wildlife that is found nowhere else on the planet... Head to www.chrisbrayphotography.com for more info!

04.01.2022 Indian Ocean Experiences had a few extra mouths to feed on this afternoon’s Dolly Beach tour! If you want to spend an afternoon with a few dozen of the worlds biggest Arthropods, Dolly Beach is your spot!

04.01.2022 Have you heard about Eco Crab Industries? Based on Christmas Island, these enviro-legends are tackling the global marine debris issue head on, removing plastic from our beaches and remoulding it to create in-demand products such as boardwalk planks, viewing platforms and awesome souvenirs. To keep up to date with their innovative mission follow them on Facebook and Instagram! Parks Australia

03.01.2022 As life gradually returns to "normal" we were thrilled to welcome our neighbours from the Cocos (Keeling) Islands this weekend. They've scuba dived, golfed, embarked on jungle running adventures and enjoyed all that Christmas Island has to offer. As both Christmas Island and the Cocos (Keeling) Islands remain Covid free, we are very excited to see the resumption of inter-island travel. We can not yet welcome visitors from mainland Australia and beyond but we hope to do so in ...the not too distant future and we will be sure to let you know as soon as we are open! #adventureawaits #wanderoutyonder Christmas Island Wet n Dry Adventures Cocos Dive Cocos Keeling Islands Visitor Centre Australia's Indian Ocean Islands Western Australia

03.01.2022 This week on Destination WA Trevor Cochrane explores the Dales and Blowholes areas of the Christmas Island National Park. Learn more about Christmas Island's fascinating eco system with Dr Alasdair Grigg and Sam Flakus from Parks Australia. Australia.com Western Australia Virgin Australia

02.01.2022 Christmas Island’s Tai Jin House aka Buck House was once the home of the British Administrator of Christmas Island. These days this grand colonial building is a #museum which tells the fascinating story of #christmasisland’s past. Next time you are on the island have a wander around the Tai Jin House precinct, exploring the relics of days gone by #history #worldwar2 #wanderoutyonder #seeaustralia #historytravel #westernaustralia Australia.com Australia's Indian Ocean Islands Destination WA

02.01.2022 Join Trevor Cochrane from Destination WA as he discovers the unique cultures that colour Christmas Island life with their many traditions, celebrations and festivals.

02.01.2022 Whether you're a snorkeller, scuba diver or free diver, taking a free diving course on Christmas Island is a fun and safe way to learn to control your breathing so that you can enjoy the underwater world for longer Contact Freedive Christmas Island or the Christmas Island Visitor Centre for more information ahead of your next visit to CI! David Mulheron Freediver

02.01.2022 In case you missed it! In the first story of the Destination WA Summer Series Trevor Cochrane explores stunning Flying Fish Cove and takes a freediving lesson with David Mulheron of Freedive Christmas Island...

01.01.2022 Lovin’ them Monday Blues (and greens!) #christmasisland is surrounded by clear, warm waters and a fringing reef that offers world class #snorkelling and #scubadiving, all inside the Christmas Island National Park The world is moving in the right direction and hopefully we’ll be sharing our unique part of the planet with you all very soon! #adventureawaits #wanderoutyonder #seeaustralia Parks Australia Australia's Indian Ocean Islands Australia.com... Swell Lodge

01.01.2022 Oh to be a Christmas Island kid! Our Year 11 students completed their PADI Open Water course this weekend, diving our world class drop offs and exploring our pristine marine environment. Well done ladies, the (underwater) world is your oyster! Christmas Island Wet n Dry Adventures Parks Australia