Once a year, generally in the first week of September, Bird & Nature week participants will be invited in small groups to help catch Abbott’s Boobies high in the rainforest canopy, assist to colour-band Brown Boobies and monitor their colonies on the remote and secluded rocky coasts. Participants will work with our internationally renowned guides to study the nesting biology and foraging ecology of Christmas Island Frigatebirds and Red-tailed Tropicbirds. Depending on interest and demand, there will also be opportunities to assist in the colour-banding of Christmas Island Goshawks, a Christmas Island Hawk-Owl survey, seabird identification workshops, territory mapping of Island Thrushes and closer looks at the island’s other wildlife. Nightly pre-dinner seminars will showcase the results of all the seabird research, the status of the endemic landbirds, the rarities of Christmas Island, and the marine and terrestrial ecology of the island.

Scotsman James Finlayson's industrial district, one of the biggest in the Nordic countries, is a diverse cultural centre today, housing several cafés, restaurants, and other places of interest such as the children's cathedral, the Spy Museum, and Westras, the free Labour Museum. Don't miss the Finlayson outlet to get some design inspiration.

OCT Harbour is a bustling destination that combines leisure, dining, and entertainment in one vibrant spot. With a mix of modern exhibitions, art galleries, shopping malls, an aquarium, and even an open-air theatre, there’s something for everyone. The complex also features an IMAX cinema, a variety of restaurants, and an artificial beach. Plus, the view of Shenzhen’s skyline is simply breathtaking.