Cocos (Keeling) Islands Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
territory of Australia in the Indian Ocean
About Cocos (Keeling) Islands
The Cocos Islands lie approximately 12° south and 96.5° east, locating the islands in the humid tropical zone. The Cocos Islands are 1.5 hours behind Western Australia Time and 3.5 hours behind Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) on standard time; they do not observe daylight saving time. The islands are remote – they're closer toNew Delhi,Taipei,MuscatorAntananarivothan they are to Canberra. There are 27 coral islands in the group. Captain William Keeling discovered the islands in 1609, but they remained uninhabited until the 19th century. Annexed by the UK in 1857, the archipelago was administered from Ceylon and then later the Colony of Singapore before the territory was transferred to the Australian Government from the Colony of Singapore in 1955. The population on the two inhabite
Top Attractions in Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Explore the best things to see and do in Cocos (Keeling) Islands:
- ★2nd Wind Sailboards
- ★Cocos Diving
- ★Cocos Islands Golf Club
- ★Pulu Cocos Museum
- ★Pulu Keeling National Park
Where to Eat in Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Dory's Cafe
- 🍴Rasa Di Sayang
- 🍴Salty's Grill & Bakery
- 🍴Tropika
- 🍴WICK Cafe
Where to Stay in Cocos (Keeling) Islands
- 🏨Cocos Beach Motel
- 🏨Cocos Castaway
- 🏨Cocos Cottages
- 🏨The Breakers Cocos
Cocos (Keeling) Islands Travel Guide Sections
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