Christmas Island: A Perfect Holiday Destination
Welcome to Christmas Island, the wildlife paradise right on mainland Australia’s doorstep that many have heard of yet few have visited.
Located just South of Indonesia, your Christmas Island holiday destination is just a short flight from Perth. With dense jungles, beautiful sandy beaches and crystalline blue waters, Christmas Island is a tropical paradise. The most famous of Christmas Island’s tourist attractions is the unique annual red crab migration which occurs every year between the months of October and January. Truly a sight to behold, millions of these crabs make their way from the depths of the jungle down to the ocean to spawn, creating a spectacle that is rightfully one of nature’s greatest events.
As well as the annual crab migration, there are plenty of opportunities to spot unique wildlife all year round. A haven for bird-watchers, Christmas Island has an abundance of lookouts perfect to spot frigate birds, boobies and the golden bosun, amongst others.
Down in the crystal clear waters that offer comfortable year-round temperatures of 27⁰C, things get even more spectacular with brightly coloured fish darting amongst the pristine coral reefs. Snorkelling and scuba diving is breath-taking at any time of the year, and spinner dolphins and even whale sharks can be spotted between November and April.
Full of natural wonders, this remarkable island still feels like an undiscovered and unspoilt paradise. With glorious wildlife and a depth of culture and history to discover, Christmas Island is a place where unique travel experiences collide to create a trip you’ll never forget.
Choose from our suggested packages or we have many more options to tailor an itinerary to suit individuals, couples, families and groups. Contact us on 1300 357 057 or bookings@bkbholidays.com to create a bespoke itinerary for a short stay or longer holiday.
Christmas Island
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!
