The Cocos (Keeling) Islands are located in the middle of the Indian Ocean, 2750km north-west of Perth, and 900km west south-west of Christmas Island. The windy season goes from June to November and the temperatures are consistent between 22-29°C morning, noon & night.
There are approximately 800 Cocos Malay's who live on Home Island and 120 Australian locals that live on West island. Today the Islands main trades are government services & tourism.
Besides Kitesurfing & Stand Up Paddeling, the Island has many things to do an see. There are hundreds of picture perfect beaches and postcards scenes. It also has a very intriguing cultural history and there are still many historical relics around the Island to discover be it on foot or underwater. The unique community atmosphere is a happy and social one with activities and social events planned nearly every night - so there is never a dull moment on Cocos.
To visit these unique Islands is a privilege, once you've been once, you'll be back again!
Check out the Cocos Islands history here.
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Cocos Islands may be an ideal place to kitesurf, but sometimes that's not what life is ALL about! There are many activities to experience which are great for non-kiters, lay days and just some good ol' time out!
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Direction Islands Rip Snorkel
Take a Ferry to the most beautiful Island in the world and sit in the lee of the wind and relax. Direction Island is famous for its blue water and the amazing Rip snorkel. The rip is a 50m long, 10m deep channel that flows from the ocean into the lagoon. There is a massive abundance of sea life and heaps of fun to flow down it with the little (and big) fishies. |
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Golf
Wind or no-wind; Scroungers golf with the locals is a must. There’s clubs to hire with personal mini eskies and ice for your beer. Shoes are unnecessary along with any golfing skills – it’s all about the laughs and hanging out – cocos-style!
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Cultural Tours
Take a tour with the Home Island kids and elders. It provides great insight into the amazing & unique Cocos-Malay culture. |
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Canoe Safari
A half day out on motorized canoes is a really special way to see the untouched islands at a relaxing pace. Have a champagne breakfast/ lunch or afternoon tea & enjoy paradise. |
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Diving
See beautiful parrotfish, wrasse, butterfly fish, angelfish, garden eels, dolphins, turtles, manta rays, or even the illusive lone Dugong. Over 30 dive sites to chose from. |
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Glass Bottom Boat Tours
Visit DI, Prison or Horsbourgh Is. Go fishing, snorkeling or just cruise. A great day out for non-kiters or take your kites and kite somewhere different! |
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Fishing
Fish in the lagoon on the glass bottom boat or from the beach. Try deep sea fishing with experienced local fisherman. Reel in sharks, barracudas, wahoo, mahi mahi, tuna and more... |
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