What should I bring to Cocos Island?

What should I bring to Cocos Island?

Casual, comfortable clothing is all that you need in the Cocos Islands. Make sure you bring a hat, bathers, sunscreen and sunglasses. Our rooms provide beach towels and umbrellas to reduce the amount of baggage on your trip. Shoes for reef walking and beach combing are a great idea (old sneakers work well).

Is Cocos Island Duty Free?

Liquor, spirits are duty free on the island so purchase here instead of WA. Perth to Cocos, bring a freezer box as fresh food is pretty rare, make sure you bring the receipt to show customs, there is a supermarket (limited goods) on both west island and home island.

Does Cocos Island have Internet?

Internet Access Hotspots are located at most accommodation providers, the Community Resource Centre, The Cocos Club, The Donga, Saltmakers Cafe, Salties Cafe, on Home Island (next to Shire office), Trannies Beach, the Yacht Club and at the main shelter on Direction Island.

Can I use Cocos Keeling Islands stamps in Australia?

Cocos Islands stamps issued since 1994 and bearing the mention “COCOS (KEELING) ISLANDS AUSTRALIA” are valid in Australia and the stamps of Australia are on the archipelago too.

Does Telstra Work on Cocos Island?

While we did in the past operate an AMPS (1G) mobile network on Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Telstra no longer operates a mobile network there.

Can you use Christmas Island stamps in Australia?

The postage stamps and postal history of Christmas Island, in the Indian Ocean, was linked to its original economic situation until 1993. Those issued by Australia Post since 1993 are also valid in Australia, as are Australian stamps in Christmas Island.

Is Cocos Islands part of Australia?

The people of the Cocos Keeling Islands voted to become part of Australia in 1984. The remote atoll is now an internationally significant habitat for wildlife and a faraway paradise for tourists seeking something a little bit different.

Is Cocos Islands part of Western Australia?

The Cocos (Keeling) Islands remain constitutionally distinct from Western Australia, however; the power of the state to legislate for the territory is a power delegated by the federal government.

How do I sell my stamps in Australia?

Stamps can be sold in various ways:

1. Stamp dealers.
2. Specialist stamp auction houses.
3. Ebay.
4. Stamp fairs and markets.
5. Via Stamp clubs (usually only if you are a member)