Don’t let the name fool you: Christmas Island is a winner all year round.
Coral reefs. Forests studded with springs and waterfalls. Beaches with not another soul in sight. If you are looking for a getaway where you can immerse yourself in nature, Christmas Island is hard to beat.
What awaits once you land is a destination unlike anywhere else in Australia. Two-thirds of the island is designated national park, and a typical day may include turtle spotting, snorkelling and dining on that day’s catch. Equally unusual in a wider world where tourists are often seen as a nuisance, this island still embraces visitors. The population of about 1700 people is mainly a blend of Chinese, Malays and ex-mainlanders, most of whom live around the picturesquely named settlement of Flying Fish Cove.
The island’s most famous natural attraction is its annual red crab migration, which kicks off at the start of the wet season . However, you don’t need to wait for the migration to see crabs: Christmas Island is awash in them, with more than 20 species occupying different niches.
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