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Christmas Island Australia
Wall dives, whale sharks, and rainforest crabs on Australia's Indian Ocean outpost
Updated Jan 23, 2026 • 13 sources
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Destination Guide Sources For Christmas Island
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13 sources • Updated Jan 23, 2026
Written by DiveJourney. Built from public sources and local operator knowledge. Last updated Jan 23, 2026.
- Australian Marine Parks - Christmas Island Marine Park - Marine park zoning, size, and key rules for inshore and offshore waters
- Australian Government travel information - Christmas Island - Official visitor guidance on flights, identification, banking, telecoms, yachting rules, PLB loans, and practicalities
- Bureau of Meteorology - Christmas Island Aero climate statistics - Monthly climate normals (temperature and rainfall) for seasonal planning
- Parks Australia - Snorkelling on Christmas Island - Recommended snorkel beaches and whale shark season highlight
- Parks Australia - Flying Fish Cove - Beach description, dolphin sightings, and safety notes (reef shoes, stonefish)
- Parks Australia - Turtle watching code of conduct - Year-round nesting, key beaches, and turtle watching rules
- Extra Divers Worldwide - Extra Divers Christmas Island - Dive logistics, seasons, visibility and temperature ranges, and whale shark season notes
- Dive Christmas Island (Wet n Dry Adventures) - Dive page - Local operator seasons, water temperature guidance, current style, and no chamber safety note
- Qantas - Flights to Christmas Island - Route guidance, schedule notes, airport distance, and travel identification guidance
- Christmas Island Tourism Association - Car hire and PLB note - Local car hire guidance, licensing notes, and local PLB borrowing reference
- Shire of Cocos (Keeling) Islands - Indian Ocean Territories Health Service overview - Health service overview including business hours and 24-hour emergency capability
- Parks Australia - Christmas Island Frigatebird - Breeding season timing and where to see them
- Parks Australia - Abbott's booby - Endemic nesting habitat and year-round chick visibility note