Do I need a passport for Cocos Island?

Do I need a passport for Cocos Island?

Having to get a visa to Cocos Islands takes all the fun out of traveling. Passports and visas are not required when travelling from the Australian mainland. However, photographic identification must be produced for clearance through Customs and Immigration.

Are there sharks at Cocos Keeling islands?

The Cocos (Keeling) Islands lie within the distribution zones of both Indian and Pacific Ocean fish species. ... Several shark species can be seen in and around the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, including migrating whale sharks (Rhinocodon typus).

Can you live on Cocos Keeling Island?

Only two of the islands are inhabited. West Island – where the airport is located – is where most tourists choose to stay, and you'll find a selection of holiday homes, upmarket bed and breakfasts (such as ninetysixeast) and holiday complexes (such as Cocos Castaway).

How many islands are in Cocos Keeling?

27 coral islands The Cocos (Keeling) Islands Territory at 96°50'E and 12°10'S is Australia's most westerly tropical possession. The Territory is a series of 27 coral islands formed into two large coral atolls situated in the Indian Ocean about 2770 kilometres northwest of Perth.

How do I get to Cocos Keeling Island?

There are many ways to travel to the exotic Cocos Keeling Islands, including flying with Virgin Australia, using your private jet, or the more traditional way, sailing to Cocos. Virgin Australia operates two services per week to the Cocos Keeling Islands, one on Tuesday and one on Saturday.

Is Cocos Keeling part of WA?

The Cocos (Keeling) Islands remain constitutionally distinct from Western Australia, however; the power of the state to legislate for the territory is a power delegated by the federal government.

Can you drink the water on Cocos Island?

👎 In general, the water in Cocos (Keeling) Islands is not safe to drink.

Can I stay on Cocos Island?

Oceania House is the ONLY available accommodation on Home Island. Enjoy your stay at the heritage listed house of the former rulers of the Cocos Islands.

How do I get to Cocos Keeling island?

There are many ways to travel to the exotic Cocos Keeling Islands, including flying with Virgin Australia, using your private jet, or the more traditional way, sailing to Cocos. Virgin Australia operates two services per week to the Cocos Keeling Islands, one on Tuesday and one on Saturday.

How long does it take to get to Cocos Keeling Islands?

4 hours, 9 minutes.