CHRISTMAS ISLAND & COCOS KEELING ISLANDS 2021-2022 CHRISTMAS ISLAND FACTS & MAP
GENERAL Christmas Island stands over 350 metres above sea level and plunges steeply to a depth of 5000 metres, all within 5km of the islands shoreline. The Island has several plateaus all of different altitudes – think of it as looking like a layered wedding cake. The lower section consists of the Settlement and Kampong areas, joining a large steep hill towards Poon Saan, Silver City and Drumsite areas. WEATHER The weather is tropical with temperatures from 25-30 degrees Celsius every day of the year. The usual wet season starts from November to March and during this time, the nights can be cooler and the days more humid. The dry season is from April to November and usually offers perfect days and nights! MIGRATING RED CRABS The timing of the Red Crab migration is linked to the onset of the first rains; usually some time from late October to December. Adult male red crabs lead the migration, with the females departing their burrows in the jungle shortly after. The females plan to release their eggs into the ocean at the turn of the high tide, during the last quarter of the moon. This is another contributing factor and has an impact on when the migration commences. You can be sure to see the red crabs year round, but if you want to experience the sea of red, plan for late in the year. Call us for the latest crab migration information. DIVING Diving is very popular with some of the longest drop-offs in the world. Being on the edge of the Java Trench, there are incredible wall dives with tropical fish, coral, dolphins and whale sharks seasonally (usually Nov-Apr). Choose from a single day trip or explore further with multiple dive trips during your stay.
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Accommodation on Christmas Island is varied, from rustic self-contained cabins to tropical villas and a new secluded eco lodge. Options include retreats for singles and couples, small families or larger groups travelling together. Some properties are hired for exclusive use.
Villa Papaya CI Apartments Breeze Inn From $285* per night From $195* per night From $220 per night
A luxury cottage that sleeps up to 2 Christmas Island Apartments is a set of A beautiful cottage, located in The people in 1 queen bedroom. Fully self new, and modern apartments. Offering Settlement Area, just metres away contained and just a short distance to contemporary style one, two and three from the ocean. It is a fully self- the Settlement, restaurants and cafes. bedroom apartment accommodation, contained home, with two bedrooms An exclusive tropical retreat featuring with a range of facilities. Located and one bathroom. Both bedrooms close to mini-supermarket and dining open out onto the picturesque timber a stone bath and shower within a * private walled garden courtyard with options. Min. 3 night stay rate. deck. It is located close to local * amenities, restaurants and the tavern. tropical plantings. Min. 3 night stay rate. Features Features • Guest laundry facilities • Parking Features • Guest laundry facilities • Parking • Self-contained facilities • Wi-Fi • Self-contained facilities • Wi-Fi • Self-contained facilities • Wi-Fi • Air-conditioned • BBQ facilities • Air-conditioned • Secluded outdoor bathtub • Dive gear hanging rack
Swell Lodge Tong Chee House Hibiscus House From $4,968 - 3 night package From $245 per night From $250* per night
Nestled in the jungle in the National Sleeps up to 4 people in 2 bedrooms Hibiscus House is a stand-alone 2 Park, surrounded by wildlife and and just 5 minutes from Isabel Beach. bedroom bungalow surrounded by overlooking the ever-changing ocean, Each room has a queen sized bed and lawns, beautiful gardens and coconut enjoy an all-inclusive stay at Swell balcony with garden views - some palms situated in the leafy part of the Lodge. Accommodation is solar- also have sea views. Rooms have a historic Settlement. It is 100 metres powered, luxury eco-chalet including restoration theme of Chinese and from the Indian Ocean and a short guided activities and a private chef. European original buildings. stroll to the town centre. *Min. 4 night stay rate. Features Features • Secluded retreat • Ocean views • Guest laundry facilities • Parking Features • Private chef prepared meals • Self-contained facilities • BBQ • Free Wi-Fi • Guest laundry facilities • Airport transfers • 4x4 vehicle • Wi-Fi • Self-contained facilities • BBQ • Guided activities facilities • Parking
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Captain’s Retreat Captain’s Last Resort The Cocos Pandang Lodge From $240* per night From $200* per night From $205* per night
The Retreat is a fully self-contained Fully self-contained, this property Choose from 1, 2 or 3 bedrooms – 3 bedroom unit perfect for families is nestled amongst the palm trees perfect for families, groups or couples. or up to 3 couples. This large and and overlooks the Indian Ocean. This fully self contained Heritage comfortable unit provides a full kitchen Suitable for couples sharing one property is centrally located in the and BBQ, lounge room, bathroom, bedroom. Walking distance to the Settlement. Only a short walk to laundry and verandahs overlooking Settlement. Enjoy sunset drinks restaurants and cafes. *Min. 3 night stay the Indian Ocean. *Min. 3 night stay rate. from your veranda overlooking rate. the ocean. *Min. 3 night stay rate. Features Features • Free Wi-Fi • Ocean views • Parking • Features • Wi-Fi • Parking • Self-contained Self-contained facilities • BBQ • Free Wi-Fi • Ocean views • Self- facilities • Pool and BBQ facilities at contained facilities • Air-conditioned The Sunset • Parking
Captain’s Cabin Captain’s Lookout Mango Tree Lodge From $180* per night From $148* per night From $165 per night
The property offers self-contained The property offers self-contained The Mango Tree Lodge is located accommodation for a couple or small one bedroom studio apartment on the outskirts of the Settlement. family. Includes all your cooking accommodation for a couple. Includes All rooms are spacious with private requirements, TV, BBQ and an outside all your cooking requirements, TV, ensuite and balcony. There are a deck. Situated overlooking the ocean BBQ and an outside deck. Situated number of room types to choose and a short stroll to restaurants and overlooking the ocean and a short from including apartment suites and bars. *Min. 3 night stay rate. stroll to restaurants and bars. *Min. 3 superior rooms. Jacuzzi and BBQ area night stay rate. provided for guests. Features • Free Wi-Fi • Ocean views • Air- Features Features conditioned • Parking • Self-contained • Free Wi-Fi • Ocean views • Air- • Jacuzzi • Free Wi-Fi • Parking facilities • BBQ facilities conditioned • Parking • Self-contained • Guest laundry facilities • BBQ facilities • BBQ facilities
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The Sunset VQ3 Lodge Kiat Car Rentals From $175* per night From $155* per night From $56 per day
As the name suggests, the Sunset Set amongst the lush, tropical gardens, A car on Christmas Island is essential is motel style and has unobstructed VQ3 has everything that travellers as there is no public transport and views of the sun setting over the need. Motel style wth a choice only one taxi that operates only ocean. An onsite pool and barbecue of standard and superior rooms. limited hours. Your hire car will be make it great for families. Centrally A short walk to restaurants and cafes, at the airport ready for you on your located in the Settlement area. *Min. 3 or use the communal kitchen or arrival and needs to be returned to night stay rate. barbecue. *Min. 3 night stay rate. the airport on departure. The cars are 4WD as access to many of the best Features Features sights are along dirt roads - including • Free Wi-Fi • Pool • BBQ • Parking • Free Wi-Fi • Parking • Communal Dolly Beach. • Ocean Views • Air-conditioned kitchen • Guest laundry facilities • Pool and BBQ facilities at The Sunset
CHRISTMAS ISLAND TOURING
Christmas Island Wet n Dry Adventure Diving Tours
Dive Tour Snorkelling Tour From $200 per person From $120 per person
Duration: 4 hours (Min. 2 pax) Duration: 4 hours (Min. 4 pax) Includes 2 boat dives, a dive guide, Including mask, snorkel, fins, boots, tanks, weights, lunch, drinks and drinks & snacks. Spot dolphins, snacks. Maximum of 6 divers. Diving tropical fish and colourful coral and on Christmas Island is some of the possibly even a whale shark (seasonal best in the world with excellent usually from November to April). The visibility and warm water year round. water at Christmas Island is clear and Explore caves and caverns. Night dives warm year round, providing excellent available on request. conditions for snorkellers.
Extra Divers
Dive Tour From $205 per person
Includes 2 morning dives, a dive guide, tanks and weights, fresh water and sweets. Extra Divers Dive Centre is located on the edge of Flying Fish Cove, on the northeastern coast of Christmas Island, and is right on the oceanfront. With a comfortable new dive boat that can take up to 16 divers per trip, the Island can now cater for larger dive groups. Nitrox is also available with this operator for a small charge – enquire with us when booking. The new dive centre has a wonderful deck overlooking the ocean and cliff. Divers can relax on the deck, fill in dive log books and socialise while watching the sunset. Afternoon and night dives available on request.
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Indian Ocean Experiences
Orientation Tour Nature Tour From $60 per person From $100 per person
Duration: 2 hours (Min. 2 pax) Duration: 3.5 - 4 hours (Min. 2 pax) Visit the township area, highlighting Crabs, rainforest, birds - this tour the history and culture, whilst giving encapsulates the very best of you an orientation of the different Christmas Island. The first stop is settled areas on the island, their the Dales, home to many crabs and places of interest and also locations then onto the rainforest. Visit the for shopping and eating. Included: Blowholes and then to the peace and transport and bottled water. tranquility of Margaret Knoll.
Dolly Beach Tour Red Crab Spawning Tour Panoramic Bird Tour From $100 per person From $150* per person From $100 per person
Duration: 4 hours (Min. 2 pax) Duration: 4 hours (Min. 2 pax) Duration: 3.5 - 4 hours (Min. 2 pax) We visit the lower terraces of the We rise before dawn and head down Birds, birds and more birds! Learn Eastern side of the island and ramble to the oceans edge. Watch in awe as about the unique biology and through the jungle to a white, sandy, thousands of red crabs congregate behaviour and why they call Christmas castaway beach. We rest here for a along the shoreline waiting for the Island home. See juveniles and nesting swim and refreshments and then head perfect moment to release their larvae birds at Ethel Beach and then view back along the same track to Greta into the ocean. We then have a light Abott’s Booby Birds in their nesting Beach. Included: transport, bottled breakfast before walking back to the habitat – one of the rarest seabirds in water and light refreshments. car. *Operates during migration season. the world!
Faulkner Photography Tours
Sunrise/Sunset Tour Full Day Tour From $90 per person From $300 per person
Duration: 1 hour (Min. 2 pax) Duration: 6 - 7 hours (Min. 2 pax) There’s no better way to start or finish Personalise your own photography tour your day than watching the sun rise & to get exactly what you want. Whether fall across the vast Indian Ocean. From it be photographing exquisite bird the beach, boardwalk or a cliff-top life, rare land crabs, our majestic night lookout, be taken to some of favourite skies, or simply capturing the beauty spots to see the colours splash across of our rugged coastline, he tour can be the sky! designed to suit your needs.
Christmas Island Fishing & Adventure
Snorkelling Adventure Sunset Cruise Fishing Charter $500* per boat $500* per boat $800* per boat
Duration: 3 hours 1-4 passengers Duration: 2 hours 1-4 passengers Duration: Half day 1-2 passengers Enjoy the opportunity to explore the Experience a magical Christmas Island Join the purpose built fishing vessel, underwater world of Christmas Island. sunset aboard Reef Runner. Relax and Reef Runner for your chance to reel in Morning and afternoon departures enjoy the picturesque setting with a a BIG fish. available. glass of bubbles. Inclusive of trolling equipment, fruit, Inclusive of snorkelling gear, fruit, Inclusive of nibbles, glass of sparkling water and soft drinks. water and soft drinks. wine, water and soft drinks. *Price is for 1-2 passengers, additional $150 *Price is for 1 - 4 passengers. *Price is for 1 - 4 passengers. applies per person for 3rd & 4th passenger.
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GENERAL Cocos Keeling Islands consist of 27 coral islands encircling a lagoon. Each island is made up of white sand, plenty of palm trees and surrounded by sparkling blue water – very much the remote tropical paradise that you see in pictures. Of the 27 islands, only two are inhabited; West Island and Home Island. You’ll spend most of your time on West Island, where the airport and most accommodation and shops are. There are several daily ferries to Home Island where the local Cocos Malay community live so you are able to visit. Speak to us about arranging a guided tour of Home Island. Ferries also run to Direction Island where you will find the 2017 winner of Best Beaches of Australia, Cossies Beach! The Cocos Keeling Islands can offer crisp blue skies, finewhite beaches all set in a lush tropical environment. You can explore the surrounding reefs and get up close and personal with the amazing marine life or while away your time relaxing in privacy on many of the beautiful deserted beaches. Enjoy the space and opportunity to escape to your own island for a day! With a population of around 550, this destination will not offer hustle and bustle, nor attract the shop-a-holic but if you are interested in an unspoiled, quiet, safe, relaxed and friendly place, you cannot look past the Cocos Keeling Islands! WEATHER The temperature rarely exceeds 32 degrees or falls below 20 degrees Celsius. The islands experience two main seasons that often overlap: the trade wind season from May/June to September/October, and the calmer doldrum season from November through to May.
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Cocos Keeling Islands accommodation is predominantly found on the tourist hub of West Island and varies from motel style to bungalows. Holiday homes are available for families or small groups travelling together. For a unique experience include a stay on Home Island and discover the history of the Clunies-Ross family.
Beachcombers Cottage The Castle My Island Home From $550* per night From $430* per night From $340* per night
Beachcombers Cottage is a new The Castle is a unique 3 bedroom, Architecturally designed holiday family sized home on West Island. It fully self-contained holiday home accommodation, centrally located and is a beautifully appointed 4 bedroom with a large lounge/dining area, a short stroll to the ocean or lagoon. home, making it perfect for couples, gourmet kitchen and 2 bathrooms. 2 bedrooms and spacious living areas. families or small groups. Bikes, kayaks, There is a huge undercover outdoor Fully self contained. *Min. 7 night stay paddle boards and fishing gear are entertainment area with a BBQ. *Min. 4 rate. included. *Min. 7 night stay rate. night stay rate. Features Features Features • Airport transfers • Self contained • Use of fishing gear • Airport • Airport transfers • Self contained facilities • BBQ • Guest laundry transfers • Self contained facilities • facilities • BBQ • Guest laundry facilities • Air-conditioned Guest laundry facilities • BBQ facilities facilities • Ocean views • Wi-Fi
Cocos Beach House The Homestead Cocos Village Bungalows From $550* per night From $396* per night From $265* per night
The Cocos Beach house is located 20m Cocos Homestead is a roomy 4 Located in the heart of the settlement, from the beach. Spacious, open living bedroom, open plan style executive everything you need is close by. Each home complete with 4 bedrooms, that holiday home with views overlooking one bedroom bungalow is spacious sleeps up to 8 people. Features a full the golf course towards the Cocos and airy with a focus on making length verandas front and back, with Lagoon. It’s great for families, groups the most of great island weather outside entertaining area including gas of friends or couples who enjoy plenty with outdoor dining and communal BBQ. *Min. 3 night stay rate. of space. *Min. 7 night stay rate. entertaining pondok. *Min. 3 night stay rate. Features Features • Airport transfers • Self contained • Free Wi-Fi • Airport transfers • Self Features facilities • Limited Wi-Fi • BBQ contained facilities • BBQ • Guest • Airport transfers • Self contained • Laundry facilities • Air-conditioned laundry facilities facilities • BBQ • Guest laundry facilities • Air-conditioned
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Cocos Cottages Cocos Seaview Apartments The Birds Nest From $250* per night From $240* per night From $235 per night
These cottages are purpose built Only 50 metres from the beach This delightful, secluded, self- self-contained, overlooking the golf and with just 3 self-contained one contained one bedroom apartment course and the lagoon. The cottages bedroom suites available, Cocos has stunning views over the ocean have 2 spacious bedrooms, fully Seaview is perfect for a romantic from both inside the unit and outside equipped kitchens, large undercover getaway or relaxing tropical break. on the veranda that overlooks the deck areas and a BBQ. *Min. 3 night stay *Min. 3 night stay rate. private garden. This property is perfect rate. for a couple or a small family. Features Features • Airport transfers • Self contained Features • Airport transfers • Self contained facilities • BBQ • Guest laundry •Wi-Fi • Orientation Tour • Airport transfers facilities • BBQ • Guest laundry • Self contained facilities • Guest facilities • Wi-Fi laundry facilities • BBQ facilities • Ocean views
Cocos Castaway Cocos Beach Resort Cocos Autos From $225* per night From $195 per night From $70 per day
Self-contained accommodation with The Cocos Beach Resort is a clean Cocos Auto offers an extensive and the Indian Ocean right at your back and comfortable motel. Offering 28 diverse fleet of vehicles for hire on door. This exclusive complex can cater ocean or park view rooms and an Cocos Keeling Islands. All vehicles for singles, couples or families and inter-connecting room for families. are air-conditioned, professionally you can choose between standard, The Cocos Beach Resort is centrally serviced and maintained. superior, ocean view or 2 bedroom located. Child booster seats available on accommodation options. *Min. 4 night request. stay rate. Features • Motel rooms with kitchenette Features featuring small fridge, microwave and • Airport transfers • Self contained kettle • Wi-Fi facilities • BBQ • Guest laundry facilities • Wi-Fi
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Cocos Islands Adventure Tours
West Island Bus Tour Turtle Kayak Tour Motorised Outrigger Tour From $100 per adult, From $100 per adult, From $140 per adult, $50 per child (4-14 years) $50 per child (4-14 years) $70 per child (4-14 years)
Duration: 2 hours Duration: 4 hours Duration: 4 hours Experience the beauty of the Cocos Enjoy watching the islands’ turtles Visit some of the uninhabited islands Keeling Islands and explore the from a motorised canoe. Kylie and in the shallow Southern end of the hidden spots on West Island on this Ash will show you the best spots to lagoon and enjoy having your own two hour tour. Learn more about the see and even swim with turtles. Water desert island. Spot baby reef sharks in history and unknown stories of our will be provided during the tour. Tours the shallows or look for octopus and island paradise. are tide dependent therefore, times young turtles or just enjoy watching change daily. the colourful tropical fish just beneath A light morning tea is served during the surface. the tour. • Ask us about hiring kayaks and stand-up paddle boards! Each couple drives their own motorised canoe. Don’t worry, the canoes are so easy to drive that even kids can do it. Drinks and nibbles are provided on one of the islands.
Cocos Dive
Dive Tour From $240 per person
Duration: Full day (Min. 2 pax) Diving the Cocos Keeling Islands is a year round activity. The water temperature averages between 26°C during the cooler months of July through to October and 29°C during the warmer months of December through to May. Occasionally, a colder thermocline may drop the water temperature down to a “chilly” 25°C! Visibility on most dive sites averages 20-30 metres. Most of the dive sites are suitable to any level of experience. With only 1 dive operator with a maximum of 10 divers on any trip, makes diving on Cocos a fantastic experience. Uncrowded waters and only small groups means you never come across busy dive sites. With over 30 regularly visited sites, there is always something different to see and Cocos Dive is always discovering more dive sites! The waters surrounding the atoll teem with spectacular marine life, pristine coral gardens, soft leather corals, cabbage like hard corals and delicate gorgonian fans. Sharks, manta rays, dolphins, tunas, turtles, brightly coloured marine fish and Kat, the lone dugong are regularly seen whilst diving.
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Cocos Keeling Islands
7 Nights Cocos Keeling Islands 7 Nights Cocos Keeling Islands Dive From $2,169 per person, twin share From $2,829 per person, twin share
Includes: Includes: • Return economy airfares ex Perth^ • Return economy airfares ex Perth^ • Meet and greet on arrival • Meet and greet on arrival • 7 nights accommodation • 7 nights accommodation • Car hire for duration of stay • Car hire for duration of stay • Motorised canoe safari • 5 days of diving - 2 boat dives per day, including tanks, weights and lunch
Christmas Island
7 Nights Christmas Island 7 Nights Christmas Island Dive From $1,975 per person, twin share From $2,785 per person, twin share
Includes: Includes: • Return economy airfares ex Perth^ • Return economy airfares ex Perth^ • 7 nights accommodation • 7 nights accommodation • 7 days 4WD car hire • Car hire for duration of stay • Island Orientation tour • 5 days of diving - 2 boat dives per • Guided Nature tour day, including tanks, weights and lunch
Island Combinations & Special Interest
7 Nights Red Crab Migration 14 Nights Islands Combo 14 Nights Dive Two Islands From $1,965 per person, twin share From $2,999 per person, twin share From $4,559 per person, twin share
Includes: Includes: Includes: ^ • Return economy airfares ex Perth • Return economy airfares ex Perth^ • Return economy airfares ex Perth^ • 7 nights accommodation • 7 nights accommodation Christmas • 7 nights accommodation Christmas • 7 days car hire and 7 nights Cocos Keeling Islands and 7 nights Cocos Keeling Islands • Red crab spawning tour over two • 7 days car hire on both islands • 7 days car hire on both islands days • Christmas Island Orientation tour • 5 days of diving on both islands - Operates in approximately November - • Cocos Islands Canoe Tour 2 boat dives per day, including December each year. tanks, weights and lunch
Ask us about golf and other special interest packages. Airfares Virgin Australia operate an extensive flight network throughout Australia, connecting via Perth to Christmas and Cocos Keeling Islands. Contact BKB Holidays for the latest package price from your nearest city. ^Advertised airfares include pre-payable taxes and 23kg of baggage, based on travelling from Perth. Airfares are subject to booking class availability and change.
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Booking Information & Conditions Validity This brochure is valid 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022 with information correct at the time of printing but subject to change without notice. Minimum booking requirements A minimum booking value of $500 is required. Flights and car hire can only be booked in conjunction with land arrangements. Deposits A non-refundable deposit of $55 per person is required within 7 days of your booking. Some bookings may require additional 3rd party deposits. Where full payment is received immediately, a deposit of $55 per person is deemed to be a portion of the full payment. A deposit acts to hold the services requested but does not guarantee prices. Final payment will be due 60 days prior to departure (or earlier if required by third party suppliers) after which 100% cancellation fees apply Amendments and cancellations A fee of $55 per amendment per booking, will be charged once deposits have been received. Changes may also incur a fee from the supplier. 100% cancellation charges apply once final payment has been made. Prices All prices in this brochure are quoted in Australian dollars (AUD$) and are subject to change without notification. Credit Card Fees Payments can be made with credit cards and are subject to fees. Please check with your travel agent or our consultant at time of payment. Identification Travellers to Christmas and Cocos Keeling Islands require a valid passport or current photo identification. Please check at the time of booking if there are any other entry or return procedures to be completed. Travel Insurance is highly recommended. Please check with your travel agent or BKB Holidays consultant. Image credit Cocos Keeling Island Visitors Centre, Christmas Island Tourism Association, Rik Soderlund, Faulkner Photography, Rhiannon Bird, Steve Parish. For our full booking information and conditions please visit www.bkbholidays.com.au
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