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Cocos (Keeling) Islands

Australia's atoll lagoon for manta encounters, coral walls, and barefoot island days

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12 sources • Updated Jan 23, 2026

Written by DiveJourney. Built from public sources and local operator knowledge. Last updated Jan 23, 2026.

Cocos Keeling Islands Visitor Centre: Scuba diving (site list and conditions) - Dive site descriptions, typical visibility, operator notes
Cocos Keeling Islands Visitor Centre: Snorkelling (best spots and tours) - Snorkel locations including Trannies Beach and The Rip, gear hire and tour options
Cocos Keeling Islands Visitor Centre: Weather overview - Trade-wind season vs calmer months, general climate notes
Australian Marine Parks: Cocos (Keeling) Islands Marine Park - Official zoning, rules, and park overview
Pulu Keeling National Park: Park access - Restricted access and permit requirements for North Keeling
DCCEEW Online Services: Pulu Keeling National Park permits - Permit application portal for activities in Pulu Keeling National Park
Cocos Keeling Islands Visitor Centre: QantasLink flights update - Recent airline and baggage allowance information
Cocos Keeling Islands Visitor Centre: Ferry timetable - West Island, Home Island, and Direction Island ferry schedule and fares
Bureau of Meteorology: Cocos (Keeling) Islands climate statistics - Monthly climate normals (temperature, rainfall) for trip planning
Cocos Dive - Local dive operator logistics, trip formats, and rental guidance
Tourism Western Australia: Cocos (Keeling) Islands travel story - High-level destination overview, diving and snorkelling highlights
Destination hero photo by PalawanOz - Cocos Island Atoll. CC BY-SA 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/). Cropped and resized for the cover. The adapted image is available under the same license.