Cocos Keeling Islands - Itinerary - Photographic Tour - 2020
Cocos Keeling Islands - Itinerary - Photographic Tour - 2020
Day Six (6): - Wednesday, 20th May, 2020
Sunrise: 6:13 am - Sunset: 5:44 pm - Moonrise - 4:05 am - Moonset - 4:12 pm - 6.4% Illumination
7:30 am - Meet at Saltmakers Café at the airport for Breakfast - and a Chilled Coconut / Meet & Greet - PYO - Now RELAX!
O/C - Tour of the island for familiarization - Drive to the ‘Yacht Club’ - then to the North Point of West Island - Photo Opportunities - Tour Guide - Kylie
O/C - head to the shop for supplies
O/C - Lunch back at the homes - sort our own
1:00 pm - Catch the Ferry to Home Island
Visit Museum - Photo Opportunities with locals
4:30 pm - Optional ($25.00) - Tour of Oceana House (historic home of original Island owners)
5:30 pm - Return to West Island
6:30pm - Dinner - possible Malaya Meal
All Photos - except were noted:
Kingsley Klau
Day Nine: (9) - Saturday, 23rd May, 2020
Sunrise: 6:14 am - Sunset: 5:44 pm - Moonrise - 8:01 am - Moonset - 7:53 pm
6:00 am - Turtle Canoe Kayak - bring Go-Pro’s / Underwater and Above Water Cameras - Fee included - Leave from HS20
8:30 am - Full Breakfast at Trannies Beach - photo opportunities with crabs and scenery - great walks and palm to the water photos.
Until - 2:00 pm - Leisure Day - Considerations also for a Sunrise shoot at Canoe Beach
2:00 - 4:00 pm - Presentation at the Resource Centre by locals - Flynn Howitt - TBC - afternoon tea
5:00 - Head to Coconut Beach - Sunset Shots - Drinks at Canoe Beach
6:30 pm - Dinner at Canoe Beach - Hosted by Kylie & Ash
Day Eight: (8) - Friday, 22nd May, 2020
Sunrise: 6:13 am - Sunset: 5:44 pm - Moonrise - 5:40 am - Moonset - 5:32 pm - 0.3% Illumination
Free Morning - Possible Early Morning Photo Shoot for those who wish to.
11:00 am - Visit to the Clam Farm - TBC
12:30 pm - Lunch with the Kids - via a Cooking Course at the School - Paid
2:30 - 4:30 pm - Walk to the Logon - Masses of Coconut Palms - Photo Ops
6:00 pm - Dinner at Tropica Restaurant - Guests Pay Own
Day Ten (10): - Sunday, 24th May, 2020
Sunrise: 6:14 am - Sunset: 5:44 pm - Moonrise - 8:51 am - Moonset - 8:44 pm
Rest Day...
Consider: - Catch up on emails, photo editing, leisurely walks, possible drive to spots you would like on West Island.
6:00 pm - Dinner at the ‘Club’ (Pay your own)
Day Eleven (11): - Monday, 25th May, 2020
Sunrise: 6:14 am - Sunset: 5:44 pm - Moonrise - 9:41 am - Moonset - 9:37 pm
6:00 am - Canoe Tour to Pulu Belan Madar and South Island
OA - Champagne Breakfast on Pulu Belan Madar Island - Crab ‘Cup’ (crab races) - tour of the historical South Island
Around Lunchtime - Return - and RELAX!!
6:00 pm - Dinner at House 20 - A sumptuous meal put together by Kylie and Ash for our final night on the Islands. Paid
Day Twelve (12): - Tuesday, 26th May, 2020 - Return to Perth (sadly)
Sunrise: 6:14 am - Sunset: 5:44 pm - Moonrise - 9:13 am - Moonset - 8:54 pm - 13.1% illumination
6:00 am - Sunrise shoot
7:00 am - Breakfast at the local Cafe - destination to be confirmed
O/C - Visit to Yacht Club area for a swim / snorkel
10:30 am - back home - pack
Midday - BBQ at the Homestead
Other Photo ops (Optional) and beachside visits / Surfing / WindSurfers to get your last shots before departure.
4:00 pm (approx - TBC) - luggage to the Airport
6:25 pm - Depart for Perth - VA 1916 - Arrive - 12:20 AM - Wednesday 27th May
NOTE:
Given the lengthy time frame, some details may change due to personnel / situation and flight availability changes. These islands are venerable to a variety of unique travel and locational challenges - that may change year-to-year.
Correct as December, 2016
Day Five (5): - Tuesday 19th May, 2020 - Departure to Cocos-Keeling Islands...
Sunrise: 6:05 am - Sunset: 5:42 pm - Moonrise 3:14 am - Moonset - 3:30 pm
7:30 am - Breakfast at Poon Saan Coffee Shop (sells great value local food - Thai / Malay Style) - pay your own
8:30 am - Drive to overlook Golf Course - Bird and Scenery Photo Opportunities
O/C - back into town - consider a dive in Flying Fish Cove - Shower up - Check out
12:00 pm - Check out of Lodgings - take all to ‘The Lodge’
12:30 pm - Lunch on the Strip - or at the ‘Lodge’
2:15 pm - Head to Airport - Via Shops to purchase Duty Free Alcohol (cheaper than AUS Duty Free and Cocos Keeling Islands)
4:35 pm - Flight Departs for Cocos Keeling Islands - Arrives: 5:40pm
Turn Back Clocks and Cameras 30 mins
O/A - check into Homes selected (Homestead & Beachcombers) - will be close to Sunset when we arrive, so we’ll eat at the ‘Club’ - Pay Your Own...
Note - we will be driven around by Kingsley in a Mini Van
Day Seven (7): - Thursday, 21st May, 2020
Sunrise: 6:14 am - Sunset: 5:44 pm - Moonrise - 4:52 am - Moonset - 4:51 pm
7:30 am - Depart via Ferry to Direction Island
Try a Dive in the ‘Rip’ and the local beaches - Relax
Photos of the beautiful turquoise water
Option - Glass Bottom Boat to ferry passengers out to dive with the sharks, reefs and visit to Prison Island - $150.00 Additional Fee - TBC
12:00 pm - Packed Picnic Lunch on the Island - Included in your fee
2:30 pm - Return via Ferry to West Island (home)
3:30 pm - Golf with the Locals
6:00 pm - BBQ at the Golf Club - Pay your own (around $10 Sausage Sizzle etc) - Non-Players Welcome