What to buy in Christmas Island?

As well as general groceries and healthcare items, you'll find plenty of souvenirs, crafts, clothes, and handy holiday accessories such as fishing and snorkelling gear. Christmas Island has a little-known shopping secret: the whole island is duty free!



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This huge biodiversity means that Christmas Island is often referred to as 'the Galapagos of the Indian Ocean'. The island is also known as the kingdom of the crabs. You can see more than 20 different land crabs here, including the enormous robber crab.

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Therefore maintaining good nutrition is essential but almost impossible to do for many residents because of the inflated cost of food. Conversely because of the GST free status on Christmas Island the price of alcohol and cigarettes is extremely affordable.

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Christmas Island may not be high on the tourist radar, its expensive to get to, accommodation is also expensive but its unique in its own right. Randomly placed in the Indian ocean, not too far from Indonesia, its a great spot over for yachties.

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Christmas Island isn't known as a shopping destination, but its duty-free status means you can pick up plenty of bargains.

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Bugs (like mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas) can spread a number of diseases in Christmas Island. Many of these diseases cannot be prevented with a vaccine or medicine. You can reduce your risk by taking steps to prevent bug bites.

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Carry plenty of drinking water. Local tap water is safe to use. Always follow directions from park rangers – their directions are for your safety.

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Christmas Island has a range of hotels and lodges catering to all budgets. Rooms are equipped with all modern amenities and most have internet access.

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Hiring a car is the best way to get around the island, letting you explore the many walks and sights at your leisure. We recommend pre-booking as vehicles are limited. Contact Christmas Island Tourism Association for more details on hiring a car.

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Drink. As Christmas Island is duty-free, alcohol is usually lower priced than the Australian mainland. Some of the bars and taverns are: Tracks at Drumsite.

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May to November This period is the dry season where visitors won't run the risk of rainfall.

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Electricity on Christmas Island On Christmas Island the power plug sockets are of type I. The standard voltage is 230 V and the frequency is 50 Hz.

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Walking is the best way to explore Christmas Island's extraordinary forests, wetlands and beaches. There are walking trails for all preferences and abilities, ranging from relaxing rainforest boardwalks to rugged hikes into deserted beaches. Many walks have lookouts offering spectacular views of the coastline.

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On average, mosquitoes can survive between 50–80-degrees Fahrenheit. As they are cold-blooded, you'll find they are not active during the winter months! Cooler temperature makes mosquitoes inactive and could eventually kill them.

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Christmas Island International Airport Check-in counters are open two and a half hours before departure. Baggage carousels are located in the Arrivals Hall.

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