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Cocos (Keeling) Islands

Territory of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands

Australia and New Zealand · CCK

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Why Go To Cocos (Keeling) Islands

The Cocos (Keeling) Islands are a tiny atoll destination centered on lagoon time, kitesurfing, and low-key island life. The best trips base on West Island with day trips to Home or Direction Island rather than trying to move around the atoll.

Popular For

Lagoon tripsBeachesSnorkelingKitesurfingIsland escapes

Things To See

  • West Island
  • Home Island
  • Cocos Lagoon
  • Direction Island
  • Pulu Keeling National Park

Best Months

JunJulAugSepOct

Know Before You Go

  • Flights are limited, so book early and expect tight schedules.
  • Lagoon conditions and wind matter for water activities, so pick your season accordingly.

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Country Data

Stats At A Glance

Practical travel, safety, climate, and quality-of-life stats for Cocos (Keeling) Islands.

Quick Facts

Capital
West Island
Population
593
Area
14 km²
Region
Australia and New Zealand

Languages

  • English

Currency

Australian dollar ($)

AUD

1 USD = 1.38 AUD

Monthly Climate Averages

These weather averages are based on data for West Island (12.17°S, 96.83°E).

TempRainSun
Jan26.7°C187mm10.9h
Feb27.0°C209mm10.5h
Mar27.1°C273mm9.9h
Apr27.3°C199mm9.9h
May27.0°C161mm9.8h
Jun26.6°C182mm9.6h
Jul26.1°C131mm9.9h
Aug25.6°C107mm10.2h
Sep25.5°C55mm10.6h
Oct25.6°C45mm11.2h
Nov25.9°C100mm11.0h
Dec26.2°C150mm11.2h

Food & Cuisine

7/100

Food and dining score

Built from two layers: dining-scene breadth and open prestige signals. We combine restaurant density, cuisine diversity, distinguished restaurants, and gastronomy-city recognitions from open data sources.

Luxury Infrastructure

0/100

Luxury & premium accommodation score

Based on OpenStreetMap luxury hotel density and World Bank international tourism receipts.

Data current as of May 2026 and subject to change. Travel advisory information is sourced from the U.S. State Department and reflects conditions at the time of data collection, not real-time conditions. Do not rely solely on this information for travel decisions. Always check current government advisories for your nationality. Terms of Use · About our data

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