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Keeping you up to date with the latest news and events on the islands!

Reflections of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands

This book is a tribute to the astonishingly beautiful and delightfully quirky place called the Cocos (Keeling) Islands.

    

Top Christmas and Cocos Island DVD, NOW FOR SALE!

 

 

 

Be the first to purchase one of our new DVD's showcasing the best of both Islands has to offer! This exclusive short film provides viewers with an overview of the islands, how to get there, local infrastructure,natural attractions, things to do and details on accommodation properties. If you would like to purchase your copy for $25.00 plus postage and handling please click email us at reservations@islandexplorer.com.au for more details.   

 

                              

TopAustasia Airlines

 

Effective 29 May 2008, Austasia airlines are no longer flying the Singapore to Christmas Island route due to diminishing passenger numbers ,the flight was not able to continue.

 

We hope that in the future this route may be viable again, and we look forward to new destinations utilising Austasia Airlines in the future.

 

 

TopRed Crab 3D Movie

 

Coming soon to an Imax near you, The Christmas Island 3D Red Crab Migration! Marvel at this amazing spectacle in 3D as it appears larger than life in front of your eyes!

 

Stay tuned for release date.....

 

 

Red Crab Migration 2008

 

 

 

The annual migration is dependant upon the moons lunar cycle. The actual event is also dependant upon when the first rain occurs on island.

 

Unfortunately there is no guarantee of when the wet season will start.

 

Possible spawning dates for 2008 are:

 

around 24th October,23rd November and 22nd December

 

 

When spawning does occur, this is also the time Whale Sharks visit the waters surrounding Christmas Island. This year the Whale Shark season has extended in April, with sightings occurring only last week!

 

For spawning dates and more information please click on the button below

 

 

 

04-11 September 2008

The first annual Bird Week on Christmas Island was met with full enthusiasm from both the island residents and incoming tourists. The local school kids made Paper Mache Birds and were placed at many local sites around the Settlement, Poon san and Drum Site area's. Visiting participants had such a wonderful time learning about Frigates, Booby's they even participated in the banding of seabirds and studied nesting practices of some of the resident birds. With an exclusive Island Explorer Holidays Christmas Island Birding Guide booklet to record their observations and provide a details photographic list of birds to be found.

 

 

October 2008

The annual Territory Week on Christmas Island will run from the 24 September- 06 October and coincides with Christmas Islands 50th Anniversary. There will be a number of activites organsied including the cove day boat race, arts festival, market night and family sports day. Check out the calendar attached for more activities and up to date events.