Christmas & Cocos Keeling Islands - Hosted by Kate Iles and Liz Haynes 18 Days/17 Nights 24 April - 11 May 2022 - Webflow
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Christmas & From AU$7,288 per person*
Cocos Keeling Islands Twin Share
From AU$8,989 Solo*
Hosted by Kate Iles and Liz Haynes
18 Days/17 Nights
24 April - 11 May 2022
Highlights & Inclusions
Explore and experience, the best of these islands located in the
gorgeous Indian Ocean. The focus of the itinerary is to immerse
yourself in the natural surroundings, whether that be the ocean,
rainforests, or interacting with the array of wildlife on the
islands! Your hosts on the tour will be where2travel’s Kate Iles
and Liz Haynes.
WHAT’S INCLUDED: TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
• where2travel hosts • City Tour of Perth and Fremantle
• 17 Breakfasts, 13 Lunches, 2 Morning • Bird feeding opportunity at the Christmas Island
Teas and 15 Dinners (including National Park seabird rehabilitation facility
Welcome and Farewell) • Visit Tai Jin House, a historical exhibition
• Return airfares: Perth-Christmas • Snorkelling and Kayaking trips
Island-Cocos Keeling Island-Perth* • Visits to many spectacular beaches on the island
• 2 Nights’ pre-tour stay at QT Perth • Ferry and touring on Direction and West Island
Hotel • Tea at Hughs Dale Waterfall
• 6 Nights’ stay at Sunset Resort, • Visit the Big Barge Art Centre
Christmas Island • Motorised Canoe Safari of the Atoll
• 6 Nights’ stay at Cocos Beach Motel, • Nature walks
Cocos Keeling Island • Glass bottom boat experience
• 1 Night’s post-tour stay at QT Perth • Opportunities to relax or play golf some afternoons
Hotel • Cooking class with a local school
*Terms and Conditions Apply.
Meet your Christmas & Cocos Keeling Islands hosts
where2travel’s Kate Iles & Liz Haynes
Kate and Liz have a shared interest in travelling to exclusive and
wonderful destinations. Being avid travellers, they have seen the
world extensively and been lucky enough to immerse themselves in
remarkable scenery, diverse cultures as well as visited some of the
world’s best holiday destinations.
They have both travelled extensively through Australia, and they
love exploring unique and exciting new destinations. With a keen
interest in soft adventure, wildlife, and nature, a private group to
Christmas and Cocos Keeling Islands was a great destination choice
to be able to showcase the uniqueness of these amazing islands.
We look forward to being able to share this incredible experience
with you.
Kate Iles Liz Haynes
Christmas & Cocos Keeling Islands
DAY 1: Sunday, 24 April 2022
Depart Melbourne (or nominated departure city) for Perth.
On arrival the group will be met and transferred by coach to
your Perth accommodation. After checking into the hotel, the
afternoon will be at leisure until we meet for the Welcome
Dinner.
Accommodation: QT Perth Hotel (Dinner)
DAY 2: Monday, 25 April 2022
After breakfast, you will be heading out on a day tour to
explore Perth and nearby Fremantle. Both beautiful cities, with
an array of sights to visit.
Christmas Island National Park seabird rehabilitation facility - Baby
This evening’s dinner is at your own leisure. Perth is just as
spectacular in the evening. Depart for Christmas Island the
following morning. Morning tea will be at the Blowholes, before having a picnic
Accommodation: QT Perth Hotel (Breakfast & Lunch) lunch at South Point Temple. This afternoon you will head back
to the hotel for either some relaxation time or to experience
snorkelling at Flying Fish Cove. This evening enjoy dinner at a
DAY 3: Tuesday, 26 April 2022 local restaurant.
After breakfast check out of the hotel and transfer to Perth Accommodation: Sunset Resort (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Airport for your flight to Christmas Island. Upon arrival you
will be escorted to the Sunset Resort, where you will make DAY 6: Friday, 29 April 2022
yourselves at home for the next six nights.
Today after breakfast enjoy a tour to the Dales. Home to seven
This evening everyone will meet for a briefing of Christmas watercourses, three which have springs and flowing water all
Island and to go through the planned itinerary. Once finished year round. After a light morning tea and exploring the area
it’s time to enjoy a “Welcome” Beach BBQ at the beautiful you will head to Martin Point for lunch. In the afternoon enjoy
Flying Fish cove. a light trek to Merrial Beach.
Accommodation: Sunset Resort (Breakfast & Dinner) Please note: Very good mobility is required for this short walk as you
must be able to climb down some rock faces. This is safe, but you
must be going at a slow pace. Suitable footwear is a must.
DAY 4: Wednesday, 27 April 2022
Tonight’s dinner is at a local restaurant.
This morning after breakfast you will head off on your
orientation tour of Christmas Island. Learn about the history Accommodation: Sunset Resort (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
and culture of the island. Enjoy ample photo opportunities.
With its varied culture diversity lunch will be a selection of
Asian rice and noodle dishes.
In the afternoon there is an opportunity to visit and participate
in bird feeding at the Christmas Island National Park seabird
rehabilitation facilitiy. You will also have time to stop at a
supermarket for any essentials you may be running low on.
A delicious dinner awaits at Gold Bosun Tavern.
Accommodation: Sunset Resort (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
DAY 5: Thursday, 28 April 2022
This morning enjoy breakfast at the hotel’s restaurant before
visiting Tai Jin House. A historical exhibition of the island with
influences from both European and Asian countries. Christmas Island - Hughs Dale Waterfall
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DAY 7: Saturday, 30 April 2022 DAY 10: Tuesday, 3 May 2022
Today after breakfast you will visit Lily and Ethel Beaches for a A delicious, cooked breakfast will be served this morning.
walk, swim and time to soak up the sun. A lovely relaxed picnic Afterwards you will have some free time to relax, pack or do
lunch is planned on Lily Beach. some last-minute souvenir shopping. Around midday you
will be collected from the hotel for lunch at a local café, and
Later this afternoon explore the marine life of Christmas Island, then you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to the
by doing a 2-hour snorkelling boat trip aboard Nemo. You will Cocos Keeling Islands.
return to Flying Fish Cove jetty, before dining at Golden Bosun
Tavern for dinner. Arrive at Cocos Keeling Islands late this afternoon, where you
will have time to settle into your accommodation. Tonight, the
Accommodation: Sunset Resort (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) group will meet at Saltmakers for a delicious pizza and dessert
treat!
DAY 8: Sunday, 1 May 2022 Accommodation: Cocos Beach Motel (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
This morning make sure you enjoy an early breakfast, as you
will be heading out afterwards for the Dolly Beach Trek, which is DAY 11: Wednesday, 4 May 2022
a 2km flat walk to our only white sandy beach (under canopy).
This morning enjoy breakfast at Salty’s Grill & Bakery.
A light morning tea will be served on the beach, before we head Afterwards you will embark on a tour of West Island, including
off for lunch at Vq3 Lodge. This afternoon you have time to a visit to the Big Barge Art Centre.
relax. This evening you will enjoy a Malay Curry Buffet for dinner.
At Midday you will have lunch at Trannies Beach, and you will
Accommodation: Sunset Resort (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) have some free time to swim and relax before heading back
to your accommodation for a short rest. Later this afternoon
you will be collected and transferred to the ferry terminal for a
DAY 9: Monday, 2 May 2022 ferry ride to Home Island. A tour of Home Island, including the
museum and Oceania House will be a highlight.
Today you can do as much or as little as you wish. There will
be an opportunity to do a low or high impact walking tour, or Afterwards you will dine at Seafront Restaurant, popular for
revisit a highlight of your week on Christmas Island. Tonight their signature coffees and a variety of flavours of bubble teas.
the group will meet for the Farewell Christmas Island dinner. A Later this evening you will catch the ferry back to West Island.
three course feast will be yours to enjoy.
Accommodation: Cocos Beach Motel (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Accommodation: Sunset Resort (Breakfast & Dinner)
Christmas Island - Flying Fish Cove
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DAY 12: Thursday, 5 May 2022 DAY 15: Sunday, 8 May 2022
This morning we have an early start to catch the ferry to This morning enjoy a leisurely breakfast at Saltmaker’s Café.
Direction Island. Breakfast and lunch will be served on the Have a relaxing, slow paced morning before lunch at the Big
island. During your free time you can swim, snorkel, and explore Barge Art Centre.
the beautiful walking trails. There will be time to relax on the
island before you take the ferry back to West Island. In the afternoon enjoy a swim or take a walk before meeting
up for dinner.
For those who enjoy a bit of golf, there is a chance to play
across an international runway. Accommodation: Cocos Beach Motel (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Optional: Golf club hire is AUD10.00 per person, plus AUD10.00 to play.
Please note that costs may change at time of travel.
DAY 16: Monday, 9 May 2022
Tonight’s dinner will be at Saltmakers.
Enjoy a hearty breakfast this morning. Today embark on an
Accommodation: Cocos Beach Motel (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) exciting Kayaking or SUP (stand up paddle boarding) tour
through some of the 30,000 turtles that call the lagoon home.
After this experience, you would have well and truly earned a
DAY 13: Friday, 6 May 2022 lunch at Canoe Beach.
Depart early on a Motorised Canoe Safari to explore the There will be time this afternoon to relax at leisure, before a
Southern end of the Atoll. This morning’s breakfast will be Farewell Dinner at Canoe Beach.
enjoyed on one of the many remote islands. Return to West
Island for lunch at Tropika Restaurant. Enjoy a superb range of Accommodation: Cocos Beach Motel (Breakfast & Dinner)
unique Cocos Malay cuisine or for those with a more traditional
taste there is also a selection of western style options.
DAY 17: Tuesday, 10 May 2022
The afternoon will be at leisure to relax, unwind or explore.
Dinner is at Salty’s for Fish and Chips. After breakfast at Salty’s this morning you will interact with
the locals in a morning cooking class at CIDHS (Cocos Island
Accommodation: Cocos Beach Motel (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) District High School). You could also liaise with the Neks (elders)
whilst learning more about what makes living on Cocos Keeling
Island so different to the mainland.
DAY 14: Saturday, 7 May 2022
Afterwards you will head back to the hotel, where you will be
Enjoy an early breakfast before being collected and transferred transferred to the airport for your flight back to Perth.
to the ferry terminal for Direction Island. Today you will be split
into groups of four for an exciting Glass Bottom boat experience You will arrive at Perth Airport quite late in the evening from
to visit some great snorkelling areas and fishing spots. Cocos Keeling Islands. Upon arrival you will be collected from
the airport and transferred to QT Perth Hotel.
Lunch will be served on the island. Afterwards you will head back
to West Island on the afternoon ferry. A Chicken Parmigiana Accommodation: QT Perth Hotel (Breakfast & Lunch)
dinner will be served at the Cocos Club tonight.
Accommodation: Cocos Beach Motel (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) DAY 18: Wednesday, 11 May 2022
This morning breakfast will be at the hotel, and then you will
proceed to your own travel plans.
(Breakfast)
Cocos Keeling Islands - Motorised Canoe Safari
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Terms and Conditions
We understand that travelling during these uncertain times, can 90 – 45 days prior to departure date $3,900.00 per person
be daunting. Should border restrictions, or lockdowns occur prior to 45 – 0 days prior to the departure date No refund
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or arriving at, then all monies paid out to our operators will remain in No refund is available for cancellations after your travel has
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A deposit of $1,850.00 is required to within 7 days of booking to Each individual travelling, must complete a form to enter both
confirm your spot on the tour. Christmas and the Cocos Keeling islands and these can be supplied
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Secondary depart of $1,000.00 is due prior to the 10th of October 2021. Cocos Keeling Islands https://indianoceanterritories.wufoo.com/
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