Destination Australia - Snorkelling Flying Fish Cove
With a plunge into the crystal-clear waters of Flying Fish Cove on Christmas Island, Trevor embarks on a journey to learn the art of free diving.
TOP 15 CHRISTMAS ISLAND Attractions (Things to Do & See)
Best places to visit in Christmas Island
Hotels in Christmas Island:
Best places to visit in Christmas Island - Australia, one of the most remote islands in the world. Christmas Island lying in the south of Java Island, Indonesia, but this island is an Australian territory. Beach, wetlands, rainforest and waterfalls are in this 135-sq-km island.
In Christmas Island, red crab and nesting seabirds are native wildlife. Seeing late-fall migration to the sea of red crab is one of the favorite tourist attractions in Christmas Island. Besides that, diving and snorkeling is one of favorites things to do in Christmas Island.
Things to do in Christmas Island for visitor is to visiting Christmas Island National Park, hiking trail in The Dale, Christmas Island tours by Christmas Island Wet n' Dry Adventures, Indian Ocean Experiences- Day Tours, Shorefire and Extra Divers Australia. Don't forget to exploring Lily Beach, The Grotto, Dolly Beach, Ethel Beach, Greta Beach, Gun Emplacement, Margaret Knoll Lookout, Freshwater Cave and Ma Chor Nui Nui Temple.
To get to Christmas Island, best starting point are from Perth (Western Australia) or from Jakarta (Indonesia). No visa is required from those places.
All about where to go or what to do list in Christmas Island tourist attractions details are in this video by Explore Australia. Hope you will enjoy your moment in this one of most remote islands in Australia and the world.
Flying Fish Cove, Christmas Island, Indian Ocean
360 degree panorama of Flying Fish Cove, Christmas Island. Note the phosphate loading cantilever and the Australian customs vessel
Fishing Christmas Island with Destination WA
Jump on board Christmas Island Fishing & Adventure's vessel Reef Runner for a fishing experience like no other! Take in the spectacular coast line and visit the iconic GT Farm. While you're on Christmas Island drop into Shorefire for fishing tackle, snorkelling equipment and fresh local fish.
[2023] Christmas Island Dive Sites That Will Blow Your Mind: Top Scuba Diving Locations
10 Best #ScubaDiving Locations #ChristmasIsland
Are you looking for a unique scuba diving experience? Look no further than Christmas Island! Join us as we explore the top 10 best scuba diving locations on this magical island. From exploring remote coral reefs to swimming with majestic sea turtles, there is something for every diver in these crystal-clear waters. Learn about each spot’s unique features and find out why divers from all around the world flock to Christmas Island year after year.
0:10 Flying Fish Cove
A small cove with a shallow coral reef that is great for snorkeling
Depth Range: 0-10 meters
Marine Life: Various species of fish, eels, octopuses, and crustaceans
Highlights: Shallow waters, easy dive site, coral reef
0:30 Dolly Beach
A popular beach with clear waters and a variety of marine life
Depth Range: 5-30 meters
Marine Life: Octopuses, crabs, lobsters, and a variety of fish
Highlights: Clear waters, diverse marine life
0:50 Pulu Keeling National Park
A national park with a variety of dive sites, including wrecks and reefs
Depth Range: 10-40 meters
Marine Life: Groupers, snappers, bream, and barracuda
Highlights: Wrecks, reefs, diverse marine life
1:10 West Island
A small island with a shallow coral reef that is great for snorkeling
Depth Range: 0-10 meters
Marine Life: Various species of fish, eels, octopuses, and crustaceans
Highlights: Shallow waters, easy dive site, coral reef
1:30 Ethel Beach
A popular beach with clear waters and a variety of marine life
Depth Range: 5-30 meters
Marine Life: Octopuses, crabs, lobsters, and a variety of fish
Highlights: Clear waters, diverse marine life
1:50 Direction Island
A small island with a variety of dive sites, including wrecks and reefs
Depth Range: 10-40 meters
Marine Life: Groupers, snappers, bream, and barracuda
Highlights: Wrecks, reefs, diverse marine life
2:10 Drumsite
A small beach with a shallow coral reef that is great for snorkeling
Depth Range: 0-10 meters
Marine Life: Various species of fish, eels, octopuses, and crustaceans
Highlights: Shallow waters, easy dive site, coral reef
2:30 Eastern Beach
A popular beach with clear waters and a variety of marine life
Depth Range: 5-30 meters
Marine Life: Octopuses, crabs, lobsters, and a variety of fish
Highlights: Clear waters, diverse marine life
2:50 Fish Hook Bay
A small bay with a variety of dive sites, including wrecks and reefs
Depth Range: 10-40 meters
Marine Life: Groupers, snappers, bream, and barracuda
Highlights: Wrecks, reefs, diverse marine life
3:10 Flying Fish Cove
A small cove with a variety of dive sites, including wrecks and reefs
Depth Range: 10-40 meters
Marine Life: Groupers, snappers, bream, and barracuda
Highlights: Wrecks, reefs, diverse marine life
Christmas Island - A Natural Wonder
Rising majestically from the tropical depths of the vast Indian ocean, and surrounded by azure waters lies a stunning Natural Wonder : Christmas Island : its name alone is intriguing and stirs interest.
We invite you to uncover the remarkable surprises of this island full of natural wonders: from the unique annual red crab migration to rare and unusual birds and glorious deserted beaches, yet it also displays a curious amalgam of cultures, history and industry, emerging as a place where all these elements create a truly unusual travel experience.
Top 10 Unforgettable Spots in Christmas Island
Christmas Island is a remote Australian territory located in the Indian Ocean, about 2,600 kilometers (1,600 miles) northwest of Perth. The island was discovered and named by Captain William Mynors of the East India Company's ship, the Royal Mary, on Christmas Day in 1643, hence its name. It has a rich history of phosphate mining, which began in the late 19th century and played a significant role in its economy for many years. In 1957, Christmas Island became an Australian territory.
Fun Facts:
Unique Wildlife: Christmas Island is renowned for its unique wildlife, especially the annual red crab migration. Millions of red crabs, native to the island, migrate from the forests to the coast each year to breed. It's a spectacular sight to behold.
Natural Beauty: The island is blessed with stunning natural beauty, including lush rainforests, pristine beaches, and crystal-clear waters ideal for snorkeling and diving. The water is teeming with diverse marine life, including colorful coral reefs.
Birdwatching Paradise: With over 80 species of birds, including endemic species like the Christmas Island frigatebird and the Christmas Island hawk-owl, birdwatchers will find plenty to marvel at here.
World Heritage Site: The island's unique ecosystem earned it a UNESCO World Heritage listing in 1997. The rainforests, home to many endemic species, are of significant ecological importance.
History of Phosphate Mining: While phosphate mining has shaped the island's history, remnants of this industry can still be seen. The old mine buildings and machinery provide a glimpse into the island's past.
Culture and Diversity: Christmas Island has a diverse population, with a mix of Chinese, Malay, European, and Australian cultures. This diversity is reflected in the island's cuisine, festivals, and traditions.
Flying Foxes: The island is home to a population of large fruit bats known as flying foxes. These fascinating creatures can often be seen gliding through the air at dusk.
Places to Visit:
Dolly Beach: A secluded beach with pristine white sand and turquoise waters, perfect for swimming and picnicking.
Christmas Island National Park: Explore the lush rainforests, walking trails, and unique flora and fauna of this protected area.
Greta Beach: Another beautiful beach known for its clear waters, ideal for snorkeling and sunbathing.
Flying Fish Cove: The main settlement on the island, offering a glimpse into local life, markets, and dining options.
The Blowholes: Natural rock formations along the coastline where waves crash against the cliffs, creating spectacular sprays of water.
Red Crab Migration Viewing: If visiting during the migration season (usually around November to January), witnessing the sea of red crabs on the move is a must-see experience.
Tai Jin House: An old Chinese house built in the 1800s, offering a glimpse into the island's history and Chinese heritage.
Christmas Island offers a unique blend of natural wonders, wildlife encounters, and cultural experiences, making it a fascinating destination for adventurous travelers and nature enthusiasts alike.
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Christmas Island Golf Course with Destination WA
Discover one of Australia's most unique and beautiful golf courses, one that has specific rules for when a crab interferes with your ball!
Christmas Island a Natural Wonder
Christmas Island in the Indian Ocean is often referred to as Australia's Galapagos.
It is a natural wonderland with dry woodlands, wet forests, waterfalls, blow holes, caves and grottos.
It is home to many species of birds: different boobies, the Goshawk, Frigates, Golden Boson and others.
Also home to the world famous red crab, whose annual migration of 50 million landcrabs has been named by Sir David Attenborough as one of the world's top ten natural wonders.
The deep waters surrounding Christmas Island are teeming with tropical reef fish, the pelagic visitors include Manta Rays, many sharks species including the Whale Shark and Hammerhead shark.
Activities available include: walking through forest, kayaking on the water and snorkelling and diving in the cove and at the drop-off.
Christmas Island - Indian Ocean Experiences
An interview with Lisa Preston who runs Indian Ocean Experiences on Australia's Christmas Island
Australia's Indian Ocean Islands
Anchored in the Indian Ocean are Christmas Island and the Cocos (Keeling) Islands. Explore the pristine underwater world. Immerse yourself in nature. Fly high or catch the big one! Experience the culture, live the adventure. Escape to Australia's Indian Ocean Islands...
Travel Guide Christmas Island, Australia - Christmas Island - Live the Adventure
Rising majestically from the tropical depths of the vast Indian Ocean, and surrounded by the azure waters of Asia's southern fringe lies a stunning natural wonder - Christmas Island - its name alone is intriguing and stirs interest. Yet this tiny speck of land in the Indian Ocean is a truly fascinating paradise, inviting you to uncover its remarkable surprises of nature in a one-of-a-kind environment.
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Fish of Christmas Island, one of Australia's Indian Ocean Islands
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MAP OF CHRISTMAS ISLAND
Christmas Island, officially the Territory of Christmas Island, is an Australian external territory comprising the island of the same name. It is located in the Indian Ocean, around 350 kilometres (220 mi) south of Java and Sumatra and around 1,550 km (960 mi) north-west of the closest point on the Australian mainland. It lies 2,600 km (1,600 mi) northwest of Perth and 1,327 km (825 mi) south of Singapore. It has an area of 135 square kilometres (52 sq mi).
Christmas Island had a population of 1,692 residents as of 2021, the majority living in settlements on the northern edge of the island. The main settlement is Flying Fish Cove. Historically, Asian Australians of Chinese, Malay, and Indian descent formed the majority of the population. Today, around two-thirds of the island's population is estimated to have Straits Chinese origin (though just 22.2% of the population declared a Chinese ancestry in 2021), with significant numbers of Malays and European Australians and smaller numbers of Straits Indians and Eurasians. Several languages are in use, including English, Malay, and various Chinese dialects. Islam and Buddhism are major religions on the island. The religion question in the Australian census is optional and 28% of the population do not declare their religious belief, if any.
The first European to sight Christmas Island was Richard Rowe of the Thomas in 1615. Captain William Mynors named it on Christmas Day (25 December) 1643. It was first settled in the late 19th century. Christmas Island's geographic isolation and history of minimal human disturbance has led to a high level of endemism among its flora and fauna, which is of interest to scientists and naturalists. The majority (63 percent) of the island is included in the Christmas Island National Park, which features several areas of primary monsoonal forest. Phosphate, deposited originally as guano, has been mined on the island since 1899. The first European to sight the island was Richard Rowe of the Thomas in 1615. Captain William Mynors of the Royal Mary, an English East India Company vessel, named the island when he sailed past it on Christmas Day, in 1643. The island was included on English and Dutch navigation charts early in the 17th century, but it was not until 1666 that a map published by Dutch cartographer Pieter Goos included the island. Goos labelled the island Mony or Moni, the meaning of which is unclear.
English navigator William Dampier, aboard the privateer Charles Swan's ship, Cygnet, made the earliest recorded visit to the sea around the island in March 1688. He found it uninhabited. Dampier wrote an account of the visit. Dampier was trying to reach Cocos from New Holland. His ship was blown off course in an easterly direction, arriving at Christmas Island 28 days later. Dampier landed on the west coast, at the Dales. Two of his crewmen became the first Europeans to set foot on Christmas Island.
Captain Daniel Beeckman of the Eagle passed the island on 5 April 1714, chronicled in his 1718 book, A Voyage to and from the Island of Borneo, in the East-Indies.
Exploration and annexation.
The first attempt at exploring the island was in 1857 by the crew of the Amethyst. They tried to reach the summit of the island but found the cliffs impassable.
During the 1872–1876 Challenger expedition to Indonesia, naturalist John Murray carried out extensive surveys.
In 1886, Captain John Maclear of HMS Flying Fish, having discovered an anchorage in a bay that he named Flying Fish Cove, landed a party and made a small collection of the flora and fauna. In the next year, Pelham Aldrich, on board HMS Egeria, visited the island for 10 days, accompanied by J. J. Lister, who gathered a larger biological and mineralogical collection.
Among the rocks then obtained and submitted to Murray for examination were many of nearly pure phosphate of lime. This discovery led to annexation of the island by the British Crown on 6 June 1888.
Settlement and exploitation.
Soon afterwards, a small settlement was established in Flying Fish Cove by G. Clunies Ross, the owner of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands some 900 kilometres (560 mi) to the southwest, to collect timber and supplies for the growing industry on Cocos.
In 1897 the island was visited by Charles W. Andrews, who did extensive research on the natural history of the island, on behalf of the British Museum. #christmasisland #mapschool #mapsolo #mapas #maps
Christmas Island walks - Territory Day park and Smith Point trail
On this walking trail you will walk Smith Point trail walk which leads into the loop walk of the Territory day park loop walk with a lookout over the Flying fish cove.
Christmas Island OPEN to Western Australian Travellers!
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