THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Christmas Island
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- Anthony SBrisbane, Australia1,860 contributionsWhen on Christmas Island you can’t help but visit the National Park. There are plenty of places to visit and walk and although most of the park is forest the beaches are the prime reason to visit.Written 21 November 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Bindi BHobart, Australia161 contributionsVery friendly staff. Got maps, lots of information on where to go etc. Wendy and Nadine were very helpful. It’s right beside the fuel station, Bakery & supermarket across the road.Written 14 June 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Bindi BHobart, Australia161 contributionsPark your car near the Grotto sign on the side of road, it’s easy to miss the sign. Missed the sign initially. Very short walk to Grotto. Absolutely stunning spot to visit. As I’m very short it was a bit difficult getting in and out of the Grotto. Would suggest wearing reef shoes and have a towel to put on rocks to kneel on hole climbing out.Written 14 June 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Margaret S67 contributionsI did the Dolly Beach tour with Chris !! It’s a very hot long walk so be prepared take water and definitely closed in walking shoes! Once we got there it was beautiful lots of rock pools not swimming! Deep enough for a cool plunge!! Lots of Robber crabs!! And blue crabs on the way there!! Christmas Island has unique landscaping!!Written 22 October 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Bindi BHobart, Australia161 contributionsAbsolutely beautiful spot to sit in the water and relax. Make sure you wear reef shoes if you have soft feet like me. Also leave your gear back up near your car as there some big random waves that come in and can wash your gear away.Written 14 June 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Bindi BHobart, Australia161 contributionsNice walk through the trees and lots of crabs. Wear good shoes. Has a board as you climb to the waterfall. That was just a dribble. BRING INSECT REPELLENT! Loads of mosquito 🦟Written 14 June 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Bindi BHobart, Australia161 contributionsAbsolutely amazing place to see. The noise of the water coming through the holes and the power of the waves is incredible. The colour of the ocean is incredible to see. The board walk is brilliant with a lovely spot to sit and relax. Lots of birds around as well.Written 14 June 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- IBenevolentDictatorIPerth396 contributionsEthel Beach is one of the recommended snorkeling spots on Christmas Island. There is a fabulous diversity of fish. I have uploaded 2 of my photos. There are little patches of coral that are starting to regenerate after the bleaching.
We entered from the beach which is not such a great idea because of all the rocks and coral. A better entry point is from the boat ramp (see uploaded photo).Written 31 December 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Bindi BHobart, Australia161 contributionsBeautiful beach,but full of rubbish that washes up on beach. We filled three bags full and left for collection. Such a shame it’s covered in shoes, straws, bottles etc, but great they provide bags to collect rubbish. Good to do our bit to help clean up on this beautiful island. Took the RAV4 there without any issues. Would definitely suggest only driver in car on way back up those two steep hills.Written 16 May 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Steve B35 contributionsBeautiful place, easily accessible - best at sunrise for amazing ocean view, lots of very active birdlife and a blowhole. Nice little plaque gives the interesting story of how it came to be where it is.Written 22 August 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Richard TBurnley, UK1,286 contributionsThis look out is situated high up behind the golf course, but not at the top of the hill! Not the easiest place to find, and there is about a 15 minute walk from the parking area down a narrow path past the old Chinese cemetery. The entrance to the path is quite narrow, easily missed, but there is a sign opposite the entrance pointing it out.
Views are way above the golf course looking out to sea. There were many birds flying below us including golden boson. A very spectacular look out.Written 9 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Richard TBurnley, UK1,286 contributionsFabulous look out, quite recently constructed, and offers great views along the coast. Interestingly the roof is made from old car seat belts to imitate birds feathers flapping in the wind. A high vantage point seems to enhance the views, and allows great views of many bird species.
If the road gate is closed during the red crab migration there is about a 10 minute easy walk necessary to reach the lookout.Written 9 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Gene R JSilver Spring, MD10,833 contributionsWe walked down to the Flying Fish Cove Jetty taking photos of Christmas imperial pigeons, a Pacific reef heron and frigates in flight when we saw the sign;”Tai Jin House/Gun Placement 500 m Ahead”.
We followed the narrow coastal lane enclosed by vine-trapped trees to the former British Administrator’s Residence discovering it was now a historical museum with 2 “asylum memorials" and an overall view of the old phosphate works(ship loading, conveyor, and mine).
50m further was the WW11 6” gun with a memorial plaque to the 5 soldiers killed in 1942 and 100m further was a pathway to a coastal viewpoint of rugged lava and a perched Red-footed booby.
Returning along the jungle road, we spotted a pair of Brown boobys near the shoreline.Written 25 October 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Jeanette SLake Macquarie, Australia34 contributionsWell worth a visit. Young gentleman was very informative. There were several birds the day we visited and they are very close when they land on the fence to be fed.Written 2 August 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- ronp1954Langford, Australia793 contributionsThis is a lovely building that now house a museum upstairs that includes a lot of history of the island. There is also an early photo of Bob Hawke when mine workers formed their union. A couple of videos about Christmas Island are played in the best room in the house (it is lovely and cool with air-conditioning). The young lady attendant and her mother were lovely, friendly and happy to talk about the island and some if its history. Also advised us of the lookout overlooking Flying Fish BayWritten 10 March 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
