Highlights
Christmas Island has a wealth of things to see and experience. Here are some of our favourites.
If you want more inspiration, take a look at things to do or our suggested itineraries.
See also amazing facts and virtual tour.
Top Christmas Island experiences
Red crab migration
Christmas Island’s mass red crab migration is one of the most incredible natural processes on Earth.
Scuba diving
Christmas Island is one of Australia’s best scuba diving destinations, with more than 60 different dive sites to choose from.
Flying Fish Cove
Located in the settlement area, Flying Fish Cove is Christmas Island’s most popular beach.
Dolly Beach
A thirty-minute drive from town, Dolly Beach is pretty, quiet and teeming with wildlife.
Turtle watching
Christmas Island is a prime turtle watching location, with two endangered species of sea turtle calling it home.
