Christmas Island – Bird & Nature Week

  • Dates

    24 Aug 2026
  • Trip Type Nature & Wildlife, Birdwatching, Conservation & Citizen Science
  • Twin Share Maximum of two adults
    $ 4,275
  • Single $ 4,500
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AGT Expert Guide

AGT Expert Guide

Australian Geographic Travel guides are experts in their fields, combining deep local knowledge with a genuine passion for our unique landscapes, wildlife, and cultures. Their professionalism, warmth, and storytelling skills create immersive, educational experiences and consistently deliver enriching and memorable journeys for every guest.

Duration

8 Days

Group Size

30 People

Activity Level

Easy to Moderate

About This Tour

Register your interest for 2027 departures by joining our waitlist here

Explore the unique birdlife on Christmas Island! The annual Christmas Island Bird & Nature Week offers bird lovers the opportunity to get up close and personal with nature and all Christmas Island has to offer. Experienced guides, working on research and specialising in birds, help bring guests and the unique fauna and flora of Christmas Island closer together.

Cocos Keeling Islands extension, limited seats: to participants of Bird & Nature Week 2026: Choose to extend your trip and discover the pristine turquoise waters surrounding the Cocos (Keeling) Islands. With spectacular corals and beautiful marine life, there are lots of water-based activities included in your 5-day itinerary to experience Cocos Island. Contact us for more information at travel@ausgeotravel.com

Highlights

  • Actively participate in citizen science working alongside scientists as they band birds including the Christmas Island goshawk, monitor brown boobies, and collect data – all in a safe, low-impact and educational atmosphere.
  • Capped numbers for the event keep the group manageable and the experience intimate for guests. Enjoy small group sizes to rotate through the different activities each day.
  • Expert guides to manage varying abilities throughout the program for safety and comfort.
  • Plenty of opportunities for spotting and identifying the island’s many species of crabs.
  • Take part in nightly presentations offering comprehensive information about conservation projects on and off the island, and topics relevant to the program.
  • Return airfares ex Perth
  • 7 nights accommodation, depending on your booked category VQ3 Lodge, The Sunset or The Cocos Padang Lodge (for singles with shared amenities)
  • Return Airport Transfers on Christmas Island
  • 5 Days guided touring
  • 7x Breakfast, 6x Lunch, 7x Dinner
  • If you book in for The Christmas Island Bird and Nature week 2026, you get the option to extend your holiday for an extra 5 days stay to the Cocos Islands. Places are limited. Please send a request to our friendly Australian Geographic Travel team for the full Cocos Islands Itinerary: travel@ausgeotravel.com

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival

Arrival

Step into paradise as you arrive on the enchanting Christmas Island! Join us for a delicious welcome dinner and embark on a thrilling briefing that sets the stage for your unforgettable adventure ahead.

Day 2

Welcome to Christmas Island

Day 3

Bosuns and Boobies

Day 4

Naturalist Tour

Day 5

Goshawk Banding

Day 6

Abbott’s Boobies

Day 7

Dolly Beach and RAMSAR Wetlands

Day 8

Departure or optional extension to Cocos (Keeling) Islands

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