Category Archives: Christmas Island National Park

A natural wonder

Former Getaway presenter Sorrel Wilby travelled to Christmas and Cocos in late March to give islanders a sneak preview of her stunning new documentary ― Christmas and Cocos Keeling islands: Our Jewels in the Indian Ocean, which airs this weekend … Continue reading

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Diving for Christmas Island treasures

It’s coming up to my first month on the job here at Christmas Island National Park, and what a fantastic place it is — but much bigger than what I’m used to having come from Thursday Island in the Torres … Continue reading

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Watch: Baby red crabs arrive on Christmas Island

 
Here is a fantastic video of baby red crabs emerging from the sea at Flying Fish Cove! This footage was shot by a national park staff member Braydon Moloney. Watch it here.
I appreciate the support from residents, organisations, researchers and our park staff who have … Continue reading

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White-tailed tropicbird takes to Christmas Island skies

This white-tailed tropicbird was brought into the Christmas Island National Park with suspected oil on its underbelly following the wreckage of the cargo vessel at Flying Fish Cove early this week.
However the substance on the bird washed off very easily and may … Continue reading

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