Planning Christmas Island Accommodation - A Photographer’s Guide

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Planning Christmas Island Accommodation - A
Photographers Guide Christmas Island hotels
provide a fantastic base to relax and recharge
your mental batteries. However, youre missing
an incredible opportunity if you dont leave your
Christmas Island resort during your entire trip.
The island has some spectacular sights that can
provide you with some amazing photos to show
your friends back home.
The Famous Red Crabs Christmas Island is located
approximately 1600 miles from Perth, WA and is
home to the world famous Red Crabs. Millions of
these crabs migrate each year across the island
for an awe inspiring and impressive sight. The
crab migration takes place at the start of the
first big rain of the season, so you should plan
your trip for between November and January. If
you plan the details right, you may even catch
sight of the first baby crabs as they begin their
journey. Red crabs are small, red creatures that
are everywhere on Christmas Island. Even if
youre visiting outside of the migration period,
youre still likely to see thousands of red crabs
near the beach, on walking paths and deep in the
jungle. Blue Crabs These are similar in shape
to red crabs, but the blue colour makes them very
distinct compared to their red cousins. Blue
crabs are a little bigger than red crabs, but
they tend to be more shy. Coconut/Rubber
Crabs These are the big boys on the island, and
they can grow as large as a metre in size with
massive pinchers. Rubber crabs have incredible
colourful shells, and youre most likely to see
them hunting for coconuts at dusk.
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The Birdlife Christmas Island is also a bird
watching paradise. With Golden Bosuns to Greater
Frigatebirds, there is a wealth of birds to be
seen and photographed. Even if youre not a pro
bird photographer, it can be fun to capture some
stills of these amazing creatures. Rugged
Beauty While you wont see the white sandy
beaches, you may have experienced in WA, this
Island offers wild and rugged beauty that has to
be seen to be believed. The dramatic rock cliffs
and thick, lush tropical forests are reminiscent
of a simpler time, and you wont find the island
packed with tourists. So, you can explore Dolly,
Lily and Ethel Beach at your leisure at the time
of Christmas Island Holidays. The
Water Although many people visit Christmas
Island for its wildlife, the island actually
offers some fantastic diving, so dont forget
your underwater camera. Due to the relatively low
tourism and remote location, the pristine waters
allow you to see over 600 species of fish, manta
rays, caves and between November and April, the
Whale Shark. The water has an average temperature
of 27ºc with incredible visibility, so youll be
able to get some amazing shots and enjoy a
superb dive. Unlike many other tropical
destinations, Christmas Island isnt overflowing
with tourists, allowing you to enjoy seclusion
and relaxation. This does mean that there isnt a
massive choice of Christmas Island
accommodation, but were here to help. If youre
interested in a Christmas Island resort,
Australia visitors should speak to us. We have
some fantastic deals on Christmas Island hotels
and would be delighted to help you plan your
dream break.