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Guide to Cocos (Keeling) Islands

Discover Australia’s most remote and idyllic outpost, the Cocos (Keeling) Islands.

The Cocos (Keeling) Islands, or simply “Cocos” to locals, are 27 breathtaking islands in an almost perfect circle - only two of which are inhabited. Stay on West Island for an exotic island experience unlike anywhere else. Swim over coral reefs and next to the resident marine life, learn about the local Cocos Malay people, or simply kick back and relax on the beach. Virgin Australia flies between Perth and the Cocos (Keeling) Islands via Christmas Island.

Destinations near the Cocos (Keeling) Islands

Flying Fish Cove, Christmas Island © Tourism Australia

Christmas Island

Elizabeth Quay, Perth, WA © Tourism Australia

Perth

Aerial shot of Big Lagoon, Shark Bay, WA © Australia’s Coral Coast

The Coral Coast

Hamersley Gorge , Karijini National Park, WA © Tourism Western Australia

Karijini National Park

Monkey Mia, Shark Bay World Heritage Area, WA © Tourism Western Australia

Monkey Mia

Whale shark swimming at Ningaloo Reef © Tourism Western Australia

Ningaloo Reef

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We acknowledge the Traditional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Owners of the land, sea and waters of the Australian continent, and recognise their custodianship of culture and Country for over 60,000 years.

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