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The tiny, reef fringed, Australian territory of Christmas Island<\/a> captured the imagination of wildlife lovers everywhere when Sir David Attenborough, one of the world’s most respected naturalists, showed the world the extraordinary footage of millions of red crabs<\/a> migrating to the ocean describing it as ‘one of the top 10 most memorable TV moments from his life’s work’.<\/p>\n\n

Yet there\u2019s so much more to experience here than this brief, albeit spectacular event. Thousands of kilometres from the mainland in the remote confines of the Indian Ocean, Christmas Island is teeming with experiences for adventure lovers, with an eclectic mix of flora and fauna above and below the surface; breathtaking nature, with almost two thirds of the island national park; as well as a fusion of Malay, Singaporean, Australian and Chinese food and culture.<\/p>\n\n

By day, you can take a dip in deserted grotto pools or shower under luxuriant rainforest waterfalls, dive into deep-blue ocean drop-offs,<\/a> thousands of metres deep, and snorkel alongside peaceful whale shark giants.<\/p>\n\n

You\u2019ll find some of the world\u2019s rarest birds here. Going on tours to their nesting grounds, you can creep closer to red-footed and brown boobies, camera in hand. Just remember to bring those spare memory cards. In a natural paradise like Christmas Island,<\/a> you’re going to need it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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