Cocos Keeling Islands Visitor Centre
Cocos Keeling Islands Visitor Centre
Cocos Keeling Islands Visitor Centre
4.5
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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The friendly staff at the Cocos Keeling Islands Visitor Centre are locals and have the most up to date and comprehensive information about what to do on Cocos. We offer a FREE booking service in the Visitor Centre and online, 24 hours a day. Come in and check out our range of souvenirs, locally handcrafted items and specialty books.
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Anthony S
Brisbane, Australia1,856 contributions
Nov. 2023 • Couples
Couldn’t recommend the visitor centre highly enough. They are so knowledgeable and helpful with information on the island and we made all our booking through them.
Written 21 November 2023
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Richard T
Burnley, UK1,213 contributions
Nov. 2023 • Couples
Rey helpful with car rental, accommodation and tours prior to the visit. A good range of goods as well, but closed on Sundays so plan ahead!
Written 7 November 2023
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Natika H
Kununurra, Australia64 contributions
Oct. 2021 • Couples
Lanif and Rosie have provided excellent service to us whilst holidaying on Cocos - their knowledge and friendly advice has been invaluable!
Written 6 October 2021
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wobblywombats
Perth, Australia157 contributions
Aug. 2021
Very helpful people. They have Nice displays, and a book exchange. A bit expensive as the rest of Cocos
Written 8 September 2021
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Bernie M
Perth, Australia28 contributions
Jul. 2021
Every visitor to Cocos should visit the visitor centre to obtain information and look at the various displays. The only problem is they don't really have good maps of West or Home Islands - they're lacking in detail and, on our arrival, some of our people (we were a group of 28) didn't know where to find their accommodation.
Written 12 July 2021
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CocoTampa123
Perth, Australia1,714 contributions
Jun. 2021
Staff were very good, provided all the information required and made bookings for us. Centrally located so easy to get to.
Written 19 June 2021
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ronp1954
Langford, Australia804 contributions
Mar. 2021 • Couples
The Visitor Centre is a great starting point on the Island for information on tours and attractions. Staff are very friendly and prices are reasonable. Cocos Island is a snorkler's paradise, and it you forget your gear, you cn always buy a set og=f goggles and snorkel; here at a rrasonable price. the only thing they did not stock when we were there, which I hope they do now of=r very soon, is reef shoes which you will need if you dont want to cut your feet of the reef.
Written 25 May 2021
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Granules2013
Darwin, Australia2,020 contributions
Apr. 2021 • Business
Quick visit here on a work trip, very informative and friendly staff. Loads of info about the island and activities. Good little souvenir shop too.
Written 15 April 2021
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Paul B
Maylands, Australia367 contributions
Dec. 2020 • Couples
Lanif is a brilliant Cocos man who manages most of the bookings on the island..Very pleasant and extremely knowledgeable he will go out if his way to confirm tours with the various operators...Great source of gifts too....
Written 21 December 2020
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mik s
Darwin, Australia119 contributions
Sep. 2020 • Couples
Great little information centre.
The ladies in here are very helpful and know all the activities and tours available across the Islands. Good for renting snorkels & fins also.
Small shop in here with some tourist type gifts and also the coupons for internet access whilst you are on island.
The ladies in here are very helpful and know all the activities and tours available across the Islands. Good for renting snorkels & fins also.
Small shop in here with some tourist type gifts and also the coupons for internet access whilst you are on island.
Written 17 October 2020
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Regent P
Kingston, Canada3 contributions
Hello I was reading amazing reviews about your Island. My question is does your island have any accommodations on it? If so, which ones and how do I obtain information on them? Thanks Regent
CKI_Visitor_Centre
Cocos Keeling Islands
Hello, yes our islands has various accomodation options on it. You can head to our website and it will give you all the information you need!
Just google Cocos Keeling Islands and it will come up!
Simon M
Melbourne, Australia7 contributions
Hi
I would like to come and stay on holiday for a couple of weeks in September but unfortunately I still need to run my business while I am away. Is there reliable internet and mobile phone coverage?
Thanks
Simon
CKI_Visitor_Centre
Cocos Keeling Islands
Hi Simon, thanks for your question. We now have the National Broadband Network connected to our islands and as such have high speed internet available.
Your standard mainland phone will not work on Cocos, however a local phone can be hired and your mainland mobile diverted to this number.
Our website has further contact details and information.
We hope to see you on our magical islands soon.
Michael K
Frankenthal, Germany270 contributions
Hallo wir haben gelesen das cocos seaview verkauft werden soll.
Aus welchen Gründen denn?
Wie sind die preise im Supermarkt.
Landen am 23.04.16 auf keeling island und freuen uns schon sehr.
Michael und Anette
Germany
needsun255344
Launceston, Australia25 contributions
confused about flights to cocos from mainland aus? is Perth only departure point? Virgin Blue are showing no flights for July, is it an international flight instead? Thank you
CKI_Visitor_Centre
Cocos Keeling Islands
Hello. You are correct in your assumptions. Perth is currently the only airport that you can fly from to reach the Cocos Keeling Islands. Virgin Australia are now the flight provider. It is classed as an international flight. I hope this helps!
Monstita
Langebaan, South Africa77 contributions
Hi there, I am planning on going to visit your gorgeous islands in August (kite surfing being one of the activities I am planning on doing) and I would appreciate any information about how best to get around the island and to the kitting beach (nearby the yacht club, I believe). Are there any shutter buses going around West island? how easy is to hire a motorbike? Thanks in advance. Susana.
CKI_Visitor_Centre
Cocos Keeling Islands
Hi Susana, apologies for the delay in responding. There are a number of options. Available to hire we have push bikes, scooters and cars. In August the trade winds will be blowing so a car or scooter will be your best bet ... otherwise you will be riding into some strong headwinds to get to kite beach! I hope this helps!
Monstita
Langebaan, South Africa77 contributions
Hi there, I am planning on going to visit your gorgeous islands in August (kite surfing being one of the activities I am planning on doing) and I would appreciate any information about how best to get around the island and to the kitting beach (nearby the yacht club, I believe). Are there any shutter buses going around West island? how easy is to hire a motorbike? Thanks in advance. Susana.
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- Cocos Keeling Islands Visitor Centre is open:
- Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Sat - Sat 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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