West Island
Last Update: May 2022
Address | Shire of Cocos 6799, Cocos (Keeling) Islands |
Categories | Island |
Rating | 4.1 7 reviews |
West Island Reviews [2022]
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Great place with amazing beaches. From a tourist perspective though there is very little in the way of eating out places, no shopping only a very limited supermarket. Do your research before you leave as the places that are open are not open long and they do run out of things quickly. Christmas almost everything is closed including the visitor centre for days! The most important thing is to take your own food like steak or meat, fruit, vegetables etc. Remember to have your receipts with you for anything you bring. Definitely hire a car! Beer and wine is normal price but spirits are cheap to buy a bottle.
No mainland mobile reception at all, you can buy WiFi tokens from the visitor centre but the hot spots are limited.
Great lay back Island, even the club doesn't open for lunch (unless a plane is due to depart).
Great for fishing, golf, snorkling, scuba diving and probably wind surfing.
Aircraft timetables are there as a very rough guide only.
Wow talk about in the middle of nowhere. Jealous of the people that live there. Beautiful spot you lot have
Very fond memories of our trip to Cocos. So peaceful and friendly. Had so much fun exploring West, Home and Direction Islands. Can't wait to go back!
A gloriously stunning holiday destination with great fishing, breath taking beaches and mind blowing sunsets. A photographers heaven and all round tropical paradise
Beautiful place but limited regarding availability of fresh food-very expensive. Need a vehicle to get to the best beaches and ferry to Direction Island only goes on Thursday and Saturday. No fresh fish available to buy, not many fishing options for tourists. Ie boat charters. Restaurants and cafes have limited opening times. Planes likely to cancel.
Fantastic place and worth the flight. The tourism centre is the best at finding lots of activities to do