West Island - Transport & Travel
Airports
West Island Airport. The Islands are serviced by bi-weekly flights (currently Mondays and Fridays) to and from Perth, Western Australia.
Airlines
National Jet Systems, Tel: +61 9162 6695. Tickets should be booked early as the service is heavily utilized.
Bike Hire
A great way to see both Home and West Islands.
Home Island Bike Hire, please ask the ferryman.
Cocos Surf Shop, located in the Airport Complex West Island. Tel: +61 9162 6768.
Buses
The local bus service departs from the front of the Cocos Beach Motel approximately 30 minutes prior to the ferry departure time.
Ferries
Timetables are available from the Tourism office or the Duty-Free Shop. Between West Island and Home Island, ferries run Mon-Sat several times per day (5 to 6 times). Cost AUS$2.50/person/each way. The journey between islands takes half an hour. There is an evening service on Wednesdays.
To Direction Island from West Island, ferries run on Thursday and Saturday morning, via Home Island. The ferry returns in the afternoon to West Island.
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