Monthly Archives: October 2011

Winifred Beach

Chels.arsenault October 27, 2011
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One of my new favorites! I had never been toWinifred Beach before in all my times to Christmas Island. It is the furthest beach away from everything, on the other side of the island. About a 45 minute drive through …

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The Dales!

Chels.arsenault October 21, 2011
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The Dales are the waterfalls in Christmas Island, with Hugh’s Dale being the most famous! Again, only accessible with a 4-wheel drive, you’ll likely to get there and be the only ones around! Once parked, you have a walk through …

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Merrial Beach

Chels.arsenault October 18, 2011
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One of the hidden gems in Christmas Island, Merrial Beach is a tiny plot of white sand nestled in between 2 tall cliffs. A 4-wheel drive is needed to get there, followed by a hike through the jungle that is …

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Lily Beach

Chels.arsenault October 16, 2011
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Every beach on Christmas Island is named after a woman….and if you ask me, quite an old-fashioned woman. Lily Beach is probably the second most accessible beach on the island, and a favorite to many. It’s quite a drive over …

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Welcome to Christmas Island!

Chels.arsenault October 8, 2011
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If you cruise along the vast expanse of the Indian Ocean from Australia to Indonesia, about 400km North West of Oz you might land yourself on the tropical paradise known as Christmas Island. Although you may need a magnifying glass …

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