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COCOS (KEELING) ISLANDS |
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The "jewel of the Indian Ocean", rising a mere 3 metres above sea level offers visitors a relaxed safe island lifestyle where you can do as much or as little as you desire. The Cocos (Keeling) Islands is an external territory of Australia located approximately 2750km northwest from Perth, Western Australia. Its closest neighbour is another external territory, Christmas Island, which lies approximately 900km east northeast from Cocos. Cocos is famous for its lay-back style of living and relaxed atmosphere. The Islands year round balmy tropical climate entices anyone who is seeking a warm getaway from the winter chills. With Cocos' pristine beaches, warm clear waters of the Indian Ocean and spectacular marine life, your holiday starts the moment you step off the plane. Virgin Australia now flies to the Cocos (Keeling) Islands 3 times per week, departing from Perth International airport on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday.
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The Cocos (Keeling) Islands is made up of two atolls. North Keeling Island (or Pulu Keeling National Park) to the north is Australia's smallest and newest national park. The southern atoll is made up of 26 islands of which only two are inhabited. These form a horseshoe shape around a turquoise blue lagoon fringed with coconut palms and white sand. |
