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Welcome to Cocos Seaview - Beautiful Accommodation in the Cocos (Keeling) Islands
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.
Fishing, Surfing, Wind/Kite surfing
Cocos flyfishing - World class flyfishing is available with crystal clear waters and good size Bonefish in plentiful supply out on the flats.
Flyfishing guides are available.
Surfing is great all year round.
Windsurfing and kiteboarding are popular during the trade wind season (July, August and September).
Snorkelling & Diving
Cocos has world-class snorkelling and scuba diving with some of the most pristine coral reefs in the world.
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.
Golf & Tennis
Cocos has it's own nine hole golf course alongside the airport runway. Golf with a difference! Visitors are welcome.
Cocos also has two tennis courts, where you can use your own racquet or just borrow a racquet at the courts.
Hash House Harriers
Weekly runs are organised through the local Hash House Harriers. Visitors are welcome.
Direction Island
Direction Island is simply stunning.
Catch the ferry on Thursdays and 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.
Glass Bottom Boat Tours
Cocos Seaview has its own glass bottom boat that is exclusive to our guests (subject to weather and tide conditions).
A second glass bottom boat also operates on the Island.
Home Island Tours
Take a cultural tour around Home Island.
Visit Oceania House and learn about the Clunies-Ross dynasty.
Bookings are essential for all tours.
Lagoon Swim
For the experienced (or inexperienced) swimmers there is an annual lagoon swim 8 kms across the lagoon (weather permitting). This has been well organised by many local residents in the past and has proven to be a great day for all concerned. The Community Centre can be contacted for details regarding future events.