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Swimming
Cocos has several sandy beaches that are great for swimming. Cocos Island's most famous beach is at Direction Island, with a wide sandy beach and beautiful blue water. Swimming beaches are also located on West Island at Trannies on the northern end of the island, and at the Yacht Club to the south.
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Snorkelling & Diving
Cocos has world-class snorkeling and scuba diving with some of the most pristine coral reefs in the world. Read lots of information about diving in the Cocos here.
Book your diving trip thru the local dive shop Cocos Dive. They offer highly professional diving trips and stock an excellent range of equipment for hire and for sale.
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Direction Island
Direction Island is simply stunning. Catch the ferry on Saturdays from West Island across to Direction Island, and spend the day lazing under palm trees, exploring the island, swimming at the white sandy beach, or snorkelling at The Rip.
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Home Island Cultural Tour
Take a cultural tour around Home Island on Tuesdays. Learn about Cocos Malay culture, food, customs and lifestyle on a unique and interesting tour lead by the local school students. The tour is free. Bookings are essential.
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Fishing, Surfing, Windsurfing
Fishing is excellent at Cocos. Throw a line off the jetty, or try for fish in the lagoon or off the reef-front. Fishing charters can also be arranged to fish outside the reef and maybe catch a wahoo or something bigger.
Surfing, windsurfing, and kiteboarding are also great on the outer reef and in the lagoon during the tradewind season.
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Golf & Tennis
Cocos has it's own nine hole golf course alongside the airport runway. Golf with a difference! Cocos also has two tennis courts, where you can use your own racquet or just borrow a racquet at the courts. |
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Glass Bottom Boat Tours
Take a tour on the glass bottom boat and check out the spectacular marine life without even getting your feet wet. Cruise between the islands and even stop for a spot of fishing. |
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Pulu Maraya
Walk across the shallow reef from Scout Park on West Island to Pulu Maraya, and explore this beautiful un-inhabited tiny island surrounded by reef and swimming holes perfect for snorkelling. |
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