A guided introduction to the islands culture, history and available infrastructure with glimpses into the expansive Christmas Island National Park and its many attributes!

Friday and Tuesday

Pick up accommodation approx 8.45am – 9.00am
Drop off accommodation approx 11.45 - 12 noon

Fitness Level

Basic ~ minimal leisurely walking

What to Bring

Camera, Hat, Sunscreen, Water Bottle

Includes

Refreshment

Travel along the coast road past the Grotto and the Golf Course to the Ma Chor Nui Nui Chinese Temple, dedicated to the “Goddess of the Sea”. Learn about the islands colorful past including it’s discovery in 1888. Continue to the former Casino Resort Hotel and return via the Settlement past the Malay Kampong and along the shoreline of the picturesque Flying Fish Cove and on to Tai Jin House, see the army quarters and gun placements at Smiths Point. Discover the islands history during the Japanese invasion in World War II. Travel past the commercial business area including Government Administration, bank, post office and phosphate mine port facilities and up Murray Hill Road to the main Chinese community area of Poon San, see the islands Outdoor Movie Theatre and Chinese restaurants. Travel up through Drum Site past the National Parks offices, and local school, to the recently constructed Recreation Centre, local Cricket Ground and community Hospital. Return to settlement stopping at the Tourism Centre and Duty Free Shop.

An extensive taste of what Christmas Island has to offer including some of the most breath-taking attractions available!

Tuesday

Pick up accommodation approx 12.45pm – 1.00pm
Drop off accommodation approx 4.45pm – 5.00pm

Saturday

Pick up accommodation approx 07.45am – 8.00am
Drop off accommodation approx 11.45am – 12 noon

Fitness Level

Moderate ~ 2 hours of walking

What to Bring

Camera, Hat, Sunscreen, Water Bottle, Bathers, Towel and suitable “Closed in” footware

Includes

Morning or Afternoon Tea and Refreshments

Departing from the settlement area, we travel inland to the Christmas Island National Park along the North South Baseline road, turning off the two wheel drive track onto the scenic four wheel drive jungle trail towards Grants Well. Passing the Educational Research Station "The Pink House" and Jedda Cave, witness the density and beauty of the tropical jungle and perhaps come across some of the local wild life found in the area. We then head towards our goal, The Dales and Hugh’s Dale Waterfall! Enjoy the beautiful board walk shaded by the jungles canopy. Catch sight of Red, Blue or Ghost Crabs and colorful Robber Crabs as they go about their daily business of cleaning the jungle’s floor. Photograph the soaring Tahitian Chestnuts and their beautifully tortured root systems and spend time exploring or refreshing under the cool waterfall. Returning to the vehicle we journey via 4WD further along Dales Road to Martin Point, the most western viewing platform on the island, it has become popular for picnic lunches and romantic viewing of the sun setting over the Indian Ocean and the islands rugged coast line. After an exploratory walk along a hidden nature trail our final destination is the Territory Day Park look out, with spectacular views over Flying Fish Cove and Settlement.

Providing excellent sightings of Christmas Islands Endemic Bird Species with picturesque views and photographic opportunities, for the novice or expert Birder!

Saturday

Pick up accommodation approx 12.45pm – 1.00pm
Drop off accommodation approx 4.45pm – 5.00pm

Fitness Level

Basic ~ Minimal leisurely walking

What to Bring

Camera, Hat, Sunscreen, Water Bottle and suitable “Closed in” footware

Includes

Afternoon Tea and Refreshments and specifically designed Christmas Island Birding Guide Booklet

Starting in the settlement area, we view the exquisite Silver Bosun Birds before traveling to an elevated look out to witness the soaring Frigates Birds above the Golf Course, with excellent photographic opportunities. Stopping along the way for the low roosting Red Footed Booby Birds, we travel to Lily beach where we head inland via an easy board walk track though the jungle, to witness scurrying red crabs and the Brown Booby Birds stopping at Ethal beach. Onto Margaret’s Knoll to view endemic Golden Bosun Bird sightings and to witness some close encounters of nesting sights for the Brown Booby Birds and their chicks. On occasion the endemic Christmas Island Flying Foxes and on rare occasions the Endangered Abbott’s Booby, can also be seen from this vantage point. Our final stop is at the Parks Australia Office to witness the hand feeding of injured and orphaned seabirds.

View the highlights from the main Christmas Island photographic vantage points and take in the beauty from all angles!

Thursday

Pick up accommodation approx 8.45am – 9.00am
Drop off accommodation approx 12.45am – 1.00pm

Fitness Level

Basic ~ Minimal leisurely walking

What to Bring

Camera, Hat, Sunscreen, Water Bottle and suitable “Closed in” footware

Includes

Morning Tea and Refreshments

Offering perspectives from several locations around the island, we start our morning from an elevated look out above the local Golf Course providing beautiful views over the palm speckled greens and eastern coast line. Continuing south we visit Margaret’s Knoll for views of the rugged east coast along to the southern tip, followed by our main attraction, the Blow Holes! Feel the full brunt of the Indian Ocean as it forces its way up through the caverns with explosive displays of gushing sea water spraying meters above. Photograph the steep southern cliff faces from the secure viewing platform. Making our way through the jungle we witness views over the North West point at Murray Hill and finishing our morning of sights at Territory Day Park with views of the picturesque Flyer Fish Cove. Stopping at the Christmas Island Visitors Centre and Gold’n’Things Duty Free.

Captivate your senses with an exhilarating 4WD adventure with stunning jungle walks, sandy and shell beaches and intriguing rock pools to investigate!

Wednesday

Pick up accommodation approx 8.45am – 9.00am
Drop off accommodation approx 2.45pm – 3.00pm

Fitness Level

Medium ~ 2 hours of walking

What to Bring

Camera, Hat, Sunscreen, Water Bottle, Bathers, Towel and suitable “Closed in” footware

Includes

Picnic Lunch, Snacks and Refreshments

Embrace the wondrous beauty of the island’s National Park as we travel though the centre of the island and Grants Well. After we pass Dean’s Point look out we continue our journey in 4WD to Greta Beach, where, when in season we can spot nesting Green Turtles! Enjoy a bracing yet elating Four Wheel Drive experience to the tracks end, before commencing a fascinating walk though the rainforest jungle to reach the beautiful palm fringed Dolly Beach. After a scrumptious picnic lunch with the visiting Robber Crabs, explore the beach and surrounding areas or enjoy a refreshing dip in one of the many rock pools. Enjoy your photographic memories of this beautiful beach and jungle drop before a casual walk back to the car park and an adventurous return drive up the incline before heading back to settlement.

Enjoy this romantic picturesque journey via luxury 4WD!

Wednesday

Pick up accommodation approx 4.45pm – 5.00pm
Drop off accommodation approx 7.00pm – 7.30pm

Fitness Level

Basic ~ minimal leisurely walking

What to Bring

Camera, Hat, Water Bottle and suitable "Closed in" footware

Includes

Champagne and gourmet snacks

Travel out to Martins Point for a picturesque 4WD through the peaceful jungle. Witness the vibrant colour of the Robber Crabs as you watch the sun go down over the Indian Ocean and enjoy the isolation and ambiance of the surroundings.

Experience the island your way with the expert guidance and knowledge of our guides!

A Private Charter is available by prior request only and is dependant on availability of vehicle and guides. The choice of sites and length of tour can be tailored to suit your needs.