Aerial shot of Emily Bay on Norfolk Island © Rose Evans (Norfolk Island Tourism)

Australia's external territories

Discover Australia’s external territories

Emily Bay, Norfolk Island © Tourism Australia

Norfolk Island

Rich in history, natural beauty and incredible local produce, you'll quickly discover there's so much more to Norfolk Island.
Flying Fish Cove, Christmas Island © Tourism Australia

Christmas Island

With some of the world's best diving and an annual crab migration, Christmas Island is one of the most unique places on the planet.
Cossies Beach, Direction Island, Cocos Keeling Islands. © Cocos Keeling Islands Tourism Association

Cocos (Keeling) Island

Australia's most remote outpost, the Cocos (Keeling) Islands offer relaxing beaches, vibrant coral reefs and a fascinating Cocos Malay culture.

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Scuba diver and turtle underwater, Cocos (Keeling) Islands © Cocos Keeling Islands Tourism Association
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Emily Bay Lagoon, Norfolk Island © Tourism Australia
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