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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.

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 provide 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.

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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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You'll see plenty of these cute red hermit crabs h

You'll see plenty of these cute red hermit crabs here on Cocos (Keeling) Island! Did you know, that hermit crabs are actually very social, and they have an amazing sense of smell! If you drop any food on the ground, you'll soon be joined by plenty of these hermit crabs! 🐚 🏝
#cocoskeelingislands #hermitcrab #nature #travel #crabs #indianoceanterritories #explore #tropical

The Cocos Keeling Islands are made up of 27 island

The Cocos Keeling Islands are made up of 27 islands... each of them unique and beautiful... there's white sandy bays contrasted with tropical coral reef - the home to many colourful fish species and our friendly turtles! Are you going to join us for some island hopping and exploring?! 😎🏝🐢🐠
📸 awesome shot by @stevefraserphotography
#cocoskeelingislands #tropical #exploreaustralia #indianoceanislands #indianoceanterritories #holiday #paradise #travel #destinationwa

BYO hammock for the ultimate relaxation experience

BYO hammock for the ultimate relaxation experience under the coconut trees! 🏝😎☀️👌🏽
(📸: @majulii )
#cocoskeelingislands #holiday #paradise #tropical #destinatiowa #australia #indianoceanterritories #exploreaustralia #travel

Enjoy a Half Day Fishing Tour inside our inner lag

Enjoy a Half Day Fishing Tour inside our inner lagoon or explore the Eastern Atoll of our islands with our local expertise on his boat - 'Hermit'. ☀️🏝🎣 You will be surprised on what you will see, find and learn from these tours! 👌🏽#fishing #exploring #adventure #lagoon #cocosatoll #pristinebluewaters #indianocean #paradise #paradiseisland #islands #islandlife #anotherdayinwa #dayout #discover #holiday #holidaydestination #travel #seeaustralia #visitaustralia #westernaustralia
(📸: @cocos_noworriesatoll )

Our little island has plenty of water sports to of

Our little island has plenty of water sports to offer! The trade wind season (May to October) is when the kite surfers join us - and you can see why!👌🏽💦🏝🐢
( 📸 @zephyrtours )
#cocoskeelingislands #indianoceanterritories #holiday #paradise #kitesurf #watersport #travel #exploreaustralia #australia #sunset

High tide on the Cocos (Keeling) Islands... Where

High tide on the Cocos (Keeling) Islands... Where warm, turquoise waters meet tropical jungle! 💦🌴🌴
A walk at the Southern end of West Island is so beautiful at high tide! Have a swim or a snorkel and watch the turtles and reef sharks cruise by! 🐢🏝
#cocoskeelingislands #holiday #jungle #tropical #destinationWA #IOT #indianoceanterritories #travel #australia #exploreaustralia #paradise
(📸 @juliekphotography )

Take a morning/afternoon stroll or drive down to t

Take a morning/afternoon stroll or drive down to the southern part of West Island heading towards Scout Park and the Yacht Club to enjoy the stunning scenery, swimming, snorkelling, exploring and lots more! ☀️🏝Who's keen to go on an adventure? Let's GO...! 😎✌🏽#westisland #scoutpark #yachtclub #coconuttrees #palmtrees #southernpartofwestisland #sunnyday #clearbluesky #indianocean #paradise #paradiseisland #islands #islandlife #anotherdayinwa #dayout #explore #adventure #discover #holiday #holidaydestination #travel #seeaustralia #visitaustralia #westernaustralia
(📸: @globe_.jpg )

Look at these amazing and highly intelligent mamma

Look at these amazing and highly intelligent mammals! 😍If you're lucky, you might see them on the ferry heading to Direction Island on Thursdays or Saturdays! Keep your eyes open for them. 👀🐬#dolphins #marinelife #sealife #pristinebluewaters #indianocean #paradise #paradiseisland #islands #islandlife #anotherdayinwa #dayout #explore #adventure #discover #holiday #holidaydestination #travel #seeaustralia #visitaustralia #westernaustralia
(📸: @mauiph_ )

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Experience the #nature, explore the #ocean, live t

Experience the #nature, explore the #ocean, live the #adventure. Escape to Christmas Island… Kudos to @scottslawinski @olioldroyd and @pennie_macc for capturing our natural wonder so beautifully 🙌🏼 @australia @westernaustralia @parksaustralia @perthisok #seeaustralia #christmasisland

They’re back! It’s an early start to our #whal

They’re back! It’s an early start to our #whaleshark season here on #christmasisland, but we’ll take it! 😍 📸 @salty._palms 🙌🏼 @australia @westernaustralia @parksaustralia #seeaustralia #holidayherethisyear

We’re not sure which photo of this gorgeous #boo

We’re not sure which photo of this gorgeous #booby family we love the most! Which one is your favourite? 📸 Beautifully captured by @chatfield.kylie @parksaustralia @australia @westernaustralia @abcperth #seeaustralia #brownbooby #seabirds #birds #birdphotography #familyportraits #christmasisland

There’s no long trips out to the #reef here on #

There’s no long trips out to the #reef here on #christmasisland. With world class #snorkelling within metres of the shore you will spend less time on a boat and more time exploring our #underwater paradise… @scottslawinski captured this brilliant pic from onboard @extra_divers_ci vessel “Nemo”. We hope to see you underwater soon! 👌🏼 @australia @westernaustralia @parksaustralia #seeaustralia #holidayherethisyear #wanderoutyonder

🤿 Looking for your next #scubadiving holiday de

🤿 Looking for your next #scubadiving holiday destination? Christmas Island, an external territory of #australia offers some of the world’s best diving. 🐠 With endless kilometres of stunning walls, warm clear water, and an abundance of sea life, including endemic tropical hybrids, turtles, mantas, spinner dolphins and the majestic #whaleshark, there really is something for every #diver. 👌🏼See YOU on Christmas Island soon! @australia @parksaustralia #seeaustralia #westernaustralia #scuba #diving
📸 @teegansea experiencing the beauty of Perpendicular Wall

#turtles nest year round here on Christmas Island

#turtles nest year round here on Christmas Island and the crew at @freedive.ci were lucky enough to see this gorgeous lady on #dollybeach this week, as she made her way back to the #ocean after laying her eggs 🐢 @australia @westernaustralia #seeaustralia #australia

Here on #christmasisland the journey is as beautif

Here on #christmasisland the journey is as beautiful as the destination… @australia @westernaustralia #seeaustralia #australia #australiasindianoceanislands 📸 Renata Davis

If you’ve snorkelled in #flyingfishcove recently

If you’ve snorkelled in #flyingfishcove recently there’s a good chance that you’ve spent some time with this friendly little fella ☺️ We’d love to see your photos of our resident turtle! 🐢 @australia @westernaustralia #australia #turtles #nature #wildlife #seeaustralia #wanderoutyonder 📸 @belendurans ⭐️

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Photo of Cocos Island from the ocean with sunset behind. Photo: Kirsty Faulkner.

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