Flying Fish Cove

Local red crab prepared in a spicy chilli sauce, a nod to the island's Chinese and Malay culinary heritage.

Chilli Crab

Malaysian coconut rice with sambal, anchovies, and peanuts, reflecting the island's Southeast Asian community.

Nasi Lemak

Locally caught tropical lobster grilled simply with garlic butter, showcasing the island's pristine seafood.

Fresh Lobster

Seasonal papaya, mango, passionfruit, and banana harvested from the island's fertile volcanic soil.

Tropical Fruit Platter

Christmas Island's cuisine reflects its diverse multicultural population with strong Chinese, Malay, and Australian influences. Fresh seafood is a highlight, including locally caught red crab, lobster, and reef fish. The island's small restaurants and takeaway outlets serve an appealing mix of Asian noodle dishes, Malaysian curries, and Australian-style pub fare. Tropical fruits grow abundantly in the warm climate.

The island's premier accommodation with casino, pool, and oceanfront rooms.

Christmas Island Resort

Comfortable hotel in Flying Fish Cove with restaurant and dive operator connections.

Village Inn Christmas Island

Self-contained apartments with ocean views and kitchen facilities.

Sunset Christmas Island

Budget-friendly guesthouse surrounded by rainforest with basic but clean rooms.

The Retreat Christmas Island

Christmas Island is an Australian external territory in the Indian Ocean, located roughly 350 kilometres south of Java. This remote tropical island is famed for its spectacular annual red crab migration, when tens of millions of crabs move from the rainforest to the sea to spawn, creating one of the natural wonders of the world. Below the surface, the island offers pristine coral reefs teeming with pelagic life, dramatic drop-offs just metres from shore, and exceptional visibility often exceeding 40 metres. The island's isolation has created unique endemic species both on land and underwater. Diving here feels like discovering an untouched paradise, with healthy hard coral gardens, reef sharks, eagle rays, and seasonal whale shark visits. The small multicultural community blends Chinese, Malay, and European influences into a distinctive island culture that makes Christmas Island an extraordinary diving destination far from the crowds.

Christmas Island

Witness tens of millions of red crabs crossing roads and forests during the annual spawning migration, one of nature's greatest spectacles.

Red Crab Migration Viewing

Explore rainforest walking trails, freshwater springs, and secluded beaches within the national park covering most of the island.

Christmas Island National Park

Visit Hugh's Dale waterfall and the freshwater streams that cascade through the island's lush interior rainforest.

Dales and Waterfalls

Watch powerful ocean blowholes erupt through limestone rock formations along the dramatic southern coastline.

Blowholes at Dolly Beach

Secluded beaches accessible by 4WD tracks offering pristine swimming and snorkelling in crystal-clear waters.

Greta Beach and Ethel Beach

Visit the historic administrator's residence and explore the island's multicultural heritage through temples, mosques, and colonial buildings.

Tai Jin House and Cultural Sites

Observe endemic and migratory seabirds including red-footed boobies, frigatebirds, and the rare Abbott's booby in their nesting habitats.

Bird Watching

Christmas Island is accessible by regular flights from Perth, Western Australia (approximately 3.5 hours) and occasional charter flights from Jakarta, Indonesia. Virgin Australia operates scheduled services from Perth.

Dive Centers in Christmas Island