Cocos Islands Holiday

Cocos Island

Enjoy a relaxing beach holiday with many snorkeling and fishing sites with in easy access and safe exploration for both adults and children. The hidden Inner lake offers Bird Lovers and ecologists the opportunity to view many species of flora and fauna, while the protected national park on North Keeling Island is home to many bird species including the endemic Cocos Buff Banded Rail and the famous World War I ship wreck, the SMS Emden.

The majority of the Cocos Islands waters are scattered in beautiful dive sites with a mixture of leather corals, plate corals, whip corals and a variety of colorful cabbage corals. The average water temperature is 27oC offering the ultimate diving paradise.

The local Australian - Malay community reside on Home Island and ferrys depart daily from the West Islands jetty. Unwind on the various secluded islands with in the atoll or immerse your self in the culture and history. For the adventure seekers, the waist deep tropical waters of the lagoon provide the perfect opportunity to Windsurf and Kite-surf with continuous breezes during the south east trade wind season.

Try Glass Bottom Boat Tours or take up Surfing at the secluded left hand break at the Surf Shack or The Spot for beginners surfing. Sight Kat the lone Dugong or local Dolphins in the lagoon or visit the Clam Farm on West Island or Oceania House and gardens on Home Island or Fire Works on New Years Eve at Scout Park.

Source: http://www.islandexplorer.com.au/