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Christmas Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands & Timor-Leste Packages

About our destinations

The Indian Ocean islands of Christmas and Cocos Keeling Islands are considered part of Western Australia and is a Territory of Australia. They are distinctively unique from each other, Christmas Island is an extinct volcano with an 80km coast line rising up to 361m above sea level and the Cocos Islands are made up of a combination of 27 smaller islands, forming a U shaped coral atoll. Apart from the general appearance of each, the constant 27-30C days offer holiday makers the tropical island holiday experience of a life time. With limited tourism and small populations, the islands offer secure and safe holidays with little influence from the outside world.

Timor-Leste, also commonly known as East Timor, offers a stunning and diverse landscape of mountain areas, savannah plains, rice and coffee plantations and rain forest areas. The capital Dili provides all the services and amenities visitors may require. As a relatively new tourist destination, the island is well suited to adventure seekers, diving enthusiasts, bird lovers and volunteer groups.

What to expect from the islands?

• Leisure, Beach and Relaxing Holidays

• Family Holidays

• Adventure and Eco Tourism Holidays

• Surfing, Kite and Windsurfing Holidays

• Diving and Fishing Holidays

• Romantic, Honeymoon and Wedding Group Holidays

• Group Educational Holidays

Endemic Species - Whale Sharks - Diving - Snorkelling - Bird Watching - Nature Walks - Red Crab Migration - Adventure

Christmas Island is most commonly known for the annual Red Crab Migration and the spawning of these land crabs after the first rains. Whale Sharks also appear at this time feeding on plankton and the Baby Red Crab larvae. The rugged cliff faces provide excellent snorkeling and rock pools to explore, while Green Turtles and rare Hawksbill Turtles can be seen on occasion on the beach or while snorkeling or diving.

Due to minimal commercialisation, diving on Christmas Island can be described as one of if not the best dive locations available, with Drift Dives, Cave Diving, extreme drop offs and under water caverns to explore, coral covered walls, dolphins, huge sharks and manta rays and an enormous variety of fish species to observe, you are assured of an experience that will last a life time! 

The island is also World Heritage Listed for its Fresh Water Mangrove Swamp and has an amazing 35 Endemic Species. Bird Watching and Private Bird Tours are a common interest for visitors, with many different types of Nature Walks and Adventure Tours to choose from, no wonder Christmas Island is known as the Galapagos of the Indian Ocean and a Natural Wonder of the World.

The Cocos Islands offer a secluded and relaxing holiday destination with palm fringed white sandy beaches to explore. Often described as a seemingly untouched paradise the islands offer a unique view into a by-gone era, with various styles of accommodation from cottages and bungalows to studios and houses available.

Enjoy a relaxing beach holiday with many snorkeling and fishing sites with in easy access and safe exploration for both adults and children. The hidden Inner lake offers Bird Lovers and ecologists the opportunity to view many species of flora and fauna, while the protected national park on North Keeling Island is home to many bird species including the endemic Cocos Buff Banded Rail and the famous World War I ship wreck, the SMS Emden.

The majority of the Cocos Islands waters are scattered in beautiful dive sites with a mixture of leather corals, plate corals, whip corals and a variety of colorful cabbage corals. The average water temperature is 27oC offering the ultimate diving paradise.

The local Australian - Malay community reside on Home Island and ferrys depart daily from the West Islands jetty. Unwind on the various secluded islands with in the atoll or immerse your self in the culture and history. For the adventure seekers, the waist deep tropical waters of the lagoon provide the perfect opportunity to Windsurf and Kite-surf with continuous breezes during the south east trade wind season.

Try Glass Bottom Boat Tours or take up Surfing at the secluded left hand break at the Surf Shack or The Spot for beginners surfing. Sight Kat the lone Dugong or local Dolphins in the lagoon or visit the Clam Farm on West Island or Oceania House and gardens on Home Island or Fire Works on New Years Eve at Scout Park.

Christmas Island and the Cocos Islands - an Australian Island Holiday Destination in the Indian Ocean with Duty Free and Tax Free benefits!

  Adventure Tours - History - Snorkelling - Culture - Fishing - Birding - Diving

You can expect a holiday with a difference! Enjoy drives along the idyllic cliffside, relax on the untouched white sandy beaches, explore the many villages, discover the beauty and colour under the water or hike up mountains with views above the clouds.

Formally a Portugese colony, this beautiful country is one of the newest countries in the world after obtaining independance from Indonesia in 2002. Predominately Catholic, the Timorese people are a friendly and welcoming community with many traditions and rituals that are celebrated throughout the year.

In previous years Timor has had a troublesome history however since clear border lines with Indonesia have been drawn and a stable Government has been democratically voted, the island is moving forth into a more developed country. Rich with oil deposits and exporting coffee, it is expected that Timor will be a fast developing.

Explore this stunning country now!