Marine Park With visibility at 25-30 metres on average, the crystal-clear lagoons offer a chance to get up close with blooming coral underwater gardens
Over 500 species of vibrant fish, majestic manta rays, fat hawksbill and green turtles, and bottlenose dolphins. As fish from both the Indian and Pacific Ocean meet here, new species like the Cocos Pygmy Angelfish and an extremely rare dwarf fish have developed too – making our far-flung marine environment so unique.
Marine Park Whales and dolphins have been spotted in the waters surrounding the outer reef, which is also home to a much loved local Dugong named Kat.
The Cocos Keeling Islands are one of the only places in Australia where such an amazing array of marine life can be seen just a few metres in from spots around the island shores.
Local skippers love to take visitors to explore secret snorkelling and scuba diving spots, and to fish for large bone fish, wahoo, giant trevally, permit, milkfish, and more.