West White Beach

West White Beach Cave is a cavern with two big openings in one corner divided by a column. There is plenty of room inside - no claustrophobia here. There's a lot of color on the walls and a nice reef outside at 12-18 meters. It's perfect for those 'Silhouetted against the Blue' shots. A pillar separates the two openings of the cave, and it looks interesting even from that angle. On the cave's roof, which is completely submerged, there is some extremely remarkable stuff — wonderful color and vitality.

The tall grove of trees that seem to dance and sway in unison, like a chorus line, can be found on the island's north coast at West White Beach. The journey to the beach is rather tough, and access to the beach is achieved through a rope built to aid the descend down a tiny but steep piece of the cliff after a relatively strenuous hike through the gorgeous rainforest. Wear good walking shoes and bring a bag to carry your water bottles and snorkeling equipment.

To cut down on the glare reflecting off the glistening white-sand beach and better appreciate those amazing views, polarized sunglasses are also essential. Snorkeling is a must-do on Christmas Island because of the diverse assortment of fish and the possibility of swimming with turtles or dolphins.

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