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  • Margaret S
    32 contributions
    A beautiful beach & lots of Robber Crabs!!!
    I 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!!
    Review of: Dolly Beach
    Written 22 October 2023
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  • IBenevolentDictatorI
    Perth365 contributions
    Stunning little beach
    Lilly Beach is picturesque. The swimming is a little limited (at least when we were there - possibly low time) because of the rocks and coral. Nevertheless it is fabulous beach for a quick dip in the most beautiful surroundings.
    Another advantage is that despite the Baby Crab migration, the road to the beach wasn't closed.
    Review of: Lily Beach
    Written 1 January 2022
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  • IBenevolentDictatorI
    Perth365 contributions
    Great snorkeling
    Ethel 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).
    Review of: Ethel Beach
    Written 31 December 2021
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  • petersjsim
    Tawau, Malaysia1,991 contributions
    Beach beyond the Jungle Maze
    Though it is only 200 meter away from the car park, I had difficulty to locate the actual track leading to the boardwalk that leads to the beach. Beautiful and picturesque sea front, worth going through the stone/jungle maze.
    Review of: Greta Beach
    Written 22 December 2018
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  • gillg
    Perth, Australia1,899 contributions
    Excellent Hiking Experience
    This review is really for the whole experience of walking the trail to the beach, not just the beach.
    What I loved- a short but challenging 1.5km hike downhill and uphill return through a number of terrains. Enjoyed the rockiness of it and the fact that a lot of it was shaded. Really enjoyed the steep rope/ladder component. The actual beach is rocky with a great view, a bit of shade and some lovely rockpools to explore. The snorkelling off the beach is fantastic (take reef shoes to get into the water).
    Unfortunately a bunch of plastic bottles/etc washed up.
    I'd say you need to have a decent level of fitness and good balance. Be careful if the rain comes in- it gets very slippery.
    One of my favourite hikes for my time on CI.
    Review of: West White Beach
    Written 31 October 2020
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