| March 26, 2008 06:02:17 PM |
Although a little island compared to some, Christmas Island still has a lot to offer any visitor. Here, there are a lot of things that you can do to maximize your stay. Here are ten things to do in the Christmas Island.
- Get to know Christmas Islands’ Culture
For you to get to know the island’s rich culture, visit Christmas Island at the months when there are festivals and celebrations. When you visit in April, you will get to experience the Anzac Day; in May, the Vesak Day; in August, the Month of the Hungry Ghost; in November, the Deepavali; etc. These are just some of the festivals and celebrations that you have to catch in this island.
- Visit Christmas Island National Park
In this national park, you will get to enjoy and admire a variety of this island’s flora and fauna. There are some creatures that are very abundant here in the Christmas Island yet are considered as endangered in some countries. This is what you are going to see in the national park, nature at its best.
- Go snorkeling
Christmas Island is a popular place if you want to go snorkeling. There are many reefs here that are homes to a myriad of sea creatures. Here, you will get to see dolphins and a variety of tropical fishes, so colorful that your stay in this island will definitely be worth it.
- Go scuba diving
If snorkeling is not enough for you and you want a more complete experience with Christmas Island’s marine wildlife, then go scuba diving. Not only will you get the opportunity to swim with the dolphins underwater, but you will also get to see some whale sharks at their natural habitat. No vacation in Christmas Island is real without scuba diving.
- Go bird watching
If you have had your fill of marine creatures, then go bird watching. This island is home to a wide species of birds. Any bird lover will surely appreciate Christmas Island.
- Go fishing
With the variety of fishes here, it is no wonder that Christmas Island is a great fishing spot. Catch your biggest fish ever and take photos of it to bring back home as a great souvenir. Plus, you also get to enjoy a fresh meal from your catch.
- Rent a yacht
What better way to explore the shoreline of Christmas Island than by renting a yacht? If you do not know how to sail, then take a guided tour along the coastline. In this way, you will really enjoy the beauty of Christmas Island’s shoreline as well as enjoy the feel of the water moving beneath your feet.
- Visit Flying Fish Cove
You can reach this cove through a yacht. Once there, there is a lot to do and a lot of places to explore. For starters, there are recreational activities such as swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, canoeing, etc, or you can also stroll along the cove on foot.
- Drive around Christmas Island
There are many car rental companies here, and it is easy to rent a car. Renting a car and driving yourself around the island is a good way to get to know the culture as well as explore the place some more. You can stop at the national park for a nature walk or you can even go to the shopping center and famous restaurants.
- Experience the red crabs month
And Christmas Island will not be the same without the yearly mass migration of the red crabs to the sea where they will breed and spawn. The best month to experience this is after the beginning of the wet season. This is truly a sight to behold as this island is invaded by these tiny red creatures.
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