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Christmas Island
Christmas Islands is a haven of natural biodiversity and natural wonders. With about two thirds of the island being considered as a national park, one can witness the nature’s great wonders as one could find himself or herself in awe with the rich flora and fauna that the islands could offer.
Known for the natural phenomenon of crab migration which could only be witnessed in Christmas Islands, one could see millions of crabs migrating from the forest to the coast to release their eggs with, after about a month, young crabs, and going back to the forest.
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Weather
Christmas Islands experience tropical weather. The monsoon winds come during the months of December to April that causes tropical cyclones that bring in a lot of rain and results to having rough seas. Considered as the wettest season are the months of February and March of each year. The rest of the year is typically the dry season with relative heat and humidity brought about by oceanic influence.
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Getting There
One can reach Christmas Islands in two ways:
1. Via Air
Travel by air starts at Perth, Australia where one can fly directly to Christmas Islands. There are domestic air transportations that can take one to the islands. Virgin Austrlia, Christmas Island Air and Evercrown Air Services can accommodate your travel requirement to Christmas Islands. Ask your local travel coordinator for trips going to Perth. One can also access Christmas Islands by air via Cocos Islands. There are also flights from some South East Asian countries.2. Via Boat
There are no chartered ship or boat services going to Christmas Islands. There are however a number of people who come to the island through a yacht with the port of call at Flying Fish Cove and/or through a cruise ship which has Christmas Islands one of its stop off points. -
Useful Language
Being an Australian territory, English is widely spoken in Christmas Islands though there are residents who speak Chinese or Malay.
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FAQ
Q1. When is the best time to visit Christmas Islands?
A1. One can practically visit Christmas Islands the entire year. However, if one needs to witness the world renowned natural phenomenon of crab migration, he or she must visit the islands during the onset of the wet season that is October or November of each year
Q2. What is the legal document that I need when I visit Christmas Islands?
A2. Australian citizens need to present photographic identification. For visitors from other countries, a passport valid for 6 months from the date of entry will be needed and Australian Entry Visa will be required upon arriving in Perth, Australia, a gateway city to fly directly to Christmas Islands.
Q3. What is the currency in Christmas Islands?
A3. The local currency in Christmas Islands is Australian Dollar (AUD).
Q4. What’s the proper clothing to wear while in Christmas Islands?
A4. Like most tourist island destinations, ordinary beach wear will suffice or one can wear t-shirts and shorts that are comfortable to wear especially with a tropical weather.
Christmas Island Dive Resources
- View our Scheduled Dive Trips or Suggest a Custom Trip
- See our Payment Modes
- Learn more about Christmas Island
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Still not convinced? Just Ask!
Check before you go
- Passport expiry date (most countries require at least six months prior to the expiry date)
- Visa requirements
- Travel Insurance (make sure coverage for Scuba Diving is included)
- Medical status (Visit your doctor if you are unsure)
Christmas Island Weather NOW!
- Conditions for Port Moresby, PP at 8:59 pm PGTCurrent Conditions: Mostly Cloudy, 75 F Forecast: Wed - Scattered Thunderstorms. High: 89 Low: 72 Thu - Scattered Thunderstorms. High: 87 Low: 73 Full Forecast at Yahoo! Weather (provided by The Weather Channel) […]
