Dolly Beach (2km), Christmas Island, Western Australia

Dolly Beach is a 2km, grade 2 hike located in the Christmas Island, Western Australia. The hike should take around 1.25 hrs to complete.

Length: 2km

Duration: 1.25 hrs

Grade: 2

Style: Return

Start: 4WD Car Park

End: 4WD Car Park

Location: Christmas Island

Closest town: Christmas Island

Western Australia

From state capital: 2608km

Longitude: 105.6749231

Latitude: -10.51704642

Hike summary

An easy walk through the lush rain forest in Christmas Island National Park to Dolly Beach - a Robinson Crusoe palm lined beach where the only tracks other than your own will be those of nesting turtles.

From the Car Park, this is a leasurely walk of just over 1 kilometre, mostly on a Boardwalk, through shore terrace forest to Dolly Beach. It is an isolated and picturesque sandy beach with a coral reef and a freshwater stream. Take your snorkel gear as the reef on Dolly Beach is located very close to the shoreline - on a calm day, the snorkelling is spectacular. You can also relax in the many rock pools on the shoreline at Dolly but beware of rogue waves. Robber crabs inhabit the area above the beach and turtles nest all year round. Please do not disturb the animals or their nests. Take a picnic and make a day of it.

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Start Point: 4WD Car Park in Christmas Island National Park

End Point: 4WD Car Park in Christmas Island National Park

Region: Christmas Island, Indian Ocean Islands

For more information, a location map and GPS file please visit Trails WA.

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Christmas Island rises majestically from the tropical depths of the vast Indian ocean, and surrounded by azure waters lies a stunning Natural Wonder
its name alone is intriguing and stirs interest. Uncover the remarkable surprises of this island full of natural wonders: from the unique annual red crab migration to rare and unusual birds and glorious deserted beaches. The island displays a curious amalgam of cultures, history and industry, emerging as a place where all these elements create a truly unusual travel experience.

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