Do you need a passport to go to Cocos?

Passports and visas are not required when travelling to the Cocos (Keeling) Islands from the Australian mainland. Normal Australian Customs and Immigration procedures apply when entry is made from outside Australia. A passport is necessary and a visa may be required.

How do you get to Cocos Island Australia?

There are many ways to travel to the exotic Cocos Keeling Islands, including flying with Virgin Australia, using your private jet, or the more traditional way, sailing to Cocos. Virgin Australia operates two services per week to the Cocos Keeling Islands, one on Tuesday and one on Saturday.

Is Cocos Island tax free?

ARE SALES TO EXTERNAL TERRITORIES GST‑FREE? Norfolk, Christmas and the Cocos (Keeling) Islands are Australian external territories and they are not part of Australia for GST purposes. Under GST law, if you sell goods to residents of these territories the goods are GST-free where you meet the export requirements.

Where are Cocos Keeling Islands?

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Situated 2750 kms northwest of Perth, Western Australia, and 900km from Christmas Island, the Cocos Keeling Islands are a group of coral islands that form two atolls. Only two of the 27 islands are inhabited – the rest are waiting for you to explore them.

What’s the weather like in the Cocos Islands?

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When is the best time to visit the Cocos and Keeling Islands?

Wind in the Cocos and Keeling Islands is usually stronger than many places. The windiest month is September, followed by August and July. September’s average wind speed of around 13.8 knots (15.9 MPH or 25.5 KPH) is considered “a moderate breeze.”

Is the Cocos Islands affected by tropical cyclones?

The sea is warm enough to swim in all year round, as you can see in the following table. The Cocos Islands can be affected by tropical cyclones of the southern Indian Ocean, whose season runs from November 1 to May 15, although they are more frequent from December to March.

What’s the weather going to be like in Western Australia?

A large storm system is approaching the Western Australian coast, with people being urged to prepare for heavy rainfall, flash flooding and damaging winds across large parts of the state. 1d agoBlack ice, frost and snow among the hazards laying in wait for Tasmanian drivers