Visiting the Indian Ocean Territories
Welcome to the Indian Ocean Territories, an incredible region where unique adventures, incredible wildlife and gorgeous sunsets await you on Christmas Island and the Cocos (Keeling) Islands.
The islands have strikingly different features to explore, from the volcanic rock and lush rainforests of Christmas Island, to the white sand, coconut trees and blue lagoons of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands. Swimming, diving, fishing, snorkelling, hiking, birdwatching, photography and golf will keep visitors coming back again and again to experience these extraordinary Australian territories.
Introducing the Indian Ocean Fest

You’re invited to take a deeper dive into island adventure from June 21 – 28, 2022 on Christmas Island. Be one of only 30 people to experience the first Indian Ocean Fest, Australia’s most remote island festival for adventure-loving oceanophiles.
The exclusive seven-day festival offers guests the chance to immerse themselves in a dizzying array of nature experiences, including encounters with the island’s diverse wildlife. The carefully-curated program also offers a blend of adventure-based activities and one-of-a-kind culinary experiences paying homage to local cultural diversity and Asian heritage.
Visit the Fest website for more information and to register your interest.
Getting here
There are currently two flights a week to and from Christmas Island and Cocos Keeling Islands departing from Perth, Western Australia. These flights are operated by Virgin Australia.
The IOT Tourism Associations can arrange bookings for car hire, accommodation and tours. There are a range of accommodation options to choose from on the islands. Click on the logos below to begin planning your IOT adventure:
Videos stories on Indian Ocean Territories
The Indian Ocean Territories Regional Development Organisation, supported by the Australian Government, has funded the broadcasting of these video stories on Christmas Island and the Cocos (Keeling) Islands on Channel 9 Australia’s Destination WA TV programme from November, 2020 to promote tourism in Australia’s Indian Ocean Territories.

Christmas Island
Ep 1: Free Diving
Ep 2: Culture/People/Language
Ep 3: National Parks #1
Ep 4: Swell Lodge
Ep 5: Marching Crabs
Ep 6: National Parks #2
Ep 7: Land Based Tours
Ep 8: Fishing
Ep 9: Sports
Ep 10: Food
Ep 11: Diving
Ep 12: History
Cocos Keeling Islands
Ep 1: Malay Culture
Ep 2: Direction Island
Ep 3: Home Island
Ep 4: Glass Bottom Boat Tour
Ep 5: Kite Surfing
Ep 6: History/War History
Ep 7: Fly Fishing
Ep 8: Big Barge Art Centre
Ep 9: Rasa Food
Ep 10: Suba Diving
Ep 11: Underwater Sea Scooter Tour
Ep 12: Motorised Canoe Safari

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