Nestled in the Indian Ocean, this place is unique, full of wildlife and offers an unforgettable experience for visitors.
Australia's external territories Christmas Island primarily consists of Christmas Island National Park. It's a place filled with enchanting rainforests, diverse wildlife and beautiful beaches. According to . australian parks.
There is no shortage of things to do while visiting Christmas Island National Park, but one of the famous phenomena that tourists often try to see during their travels is the annual red crab migration.
Christmas Island's annual migration of red crabs is a popular tourist attraction. (Australian Parks, via Getty Images)
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According to Parks Australia, millions of red crabs leave the forest and head to the ocean to breed each year.
Sources said the migration will occur after the first rains of the rainy season. This traditionally takes place in October or November, but could be as late as December or January.
Parks Australia notes that if you are visiting Christmas Island during peak migration periods, you can expect last-minute road closures.
Christmas Island has several beaches where you can best observe migrating red crabs. (Getty Images)
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Parks Australia says there are many great spots to watch the red crab migration around Christmas Island, including Drum Site, Flying Fish Cove, Ethel Beach and Greta Beach.
Just about a month after spawning, the baby crabs can be seen leaving the ocean and returning to the forest, sources said.
Watching the red crab migration is a top tourist attraction in Christmas Island National Park, but there are plenty of other activities guests can participate in during their trip.
If you visit Christmas Island during the crab migration, be prepared for road closures. (Australian Parks, via Getty Images)
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Other popular activities to consider when visiting Christmas Island are birdwatching, hiking, and scuba diving. With more than 60 different dive sites, divers can explore a diverse range of marine life, including 88 species of coral and more than 650 types of coral. Fish fill the water.
You might even catch a hatchling turtle while on Christmas Island. Parks Australia says Dolly Beach and Greta Beach are two sites where turtles nest.
The site recommends that when observing newly hatched turtles, stand far away from the nest, avoid using lights, do not stand between the small turtles and the ocean, and do not allow the hatchlings to enter the water on their own. I am careful to do so.
