The Cocos (K) Islands tour was “a holiday of a lifetime. Outstanding food. Incredible waters. Outrageous winds. Amazing instruction. Flooded with passion. Unique and unimaginable.”

– Ian, Sunshine Coast

WORLD-CLASS KITESURFING AT ITS BEST!

In 2005, Zephyr Tours unlocked the pristine waters of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands. Since then, the Islands have become Zephyr’s flagship destination, producing some of the world’s most intrepid kitesurfing adventurers.

Not only is the Cocos Islands the perfect training ground for the progression of all levels and disciplines of kitesurfing, but it’s also one of Australia’s most stunning and remote tropical destinations.

While on tour, you’ll be greeted and cared for by Zephyr’s highly skilled and professional team with years of experience in the area. There’s no corner of this picture-perfect atoll we’re unable to show you.

Eating off the land, swimming with the mantas, kiting over the blue holes, paddle boarding the waves, and playing golf with the locals, are normal parts of island life.

It’s here that we set the bar for quality adventure tours that are slightly extreme and a little bit luxurious.

THE ULTIMATE KITESURFING PROGRESSION SESSION

We will take you from “Zero to Hero” or double your tricks on this Cocos Islands progression tour for all levels. With a high student-to-instructor ratio and world-class kiting conditions, you’re guaranteed to progress under the guidance of your full-time instructors. Join this tour for unlimited coaching, boat support, loads of downwinders, island culture, and a good ol’ Aussie experience.

KITE BEACH

Nestled under shady palm trees and protected by the persistent trade winds, the Zephyr Kite Shack is set up on Kite Beach with everything you’ll ever need; from sun lounges and shade, kite and board storage, to cooking, dining, and an esky full of ice to keep your refreshments cold!

The Zephyr 11-seater Toyota Troop Carrier and gear trailer is your ticket to explore every inch of the island with the crew. Each day we arrange daily pickups from your accommodation, and, as a group, head to the beach, club, or event. Our support boat is reassurance for all kiters on our epic lagoon crossings and downwinders, and during lessons at Kite Beach, and is the only one of its kind for kite rescue purposes in the Cocos lagoon.

Zephyr Kite Beach

MAXIMUM PROGRESSION GUARANTEED!

Cocos Island kitesurfing is amongst some of the best in the world, and with a high kiter-to-instructor ratio, you can be guaranteed to progress in your sport! Mix this with loads of adventure, island culture, and good times, and you have the perfect kitesurfing experience!

Our kitesurfing lessons on the Cocos Islands are held in small groups with experienced Kitesurfing Australia (KA) and IKO instructors and coaches dedicated to helping you progress daily. Our patience with beginners and the ability to push even the advanced kiters beyond their limits ensures fast, safe, and enjoyable progression.

Safety is our highest priority, and with the only rescue boat in the lagoon for kitesurfing, you can feel confident that you’ll be looked after at all times.

Healthy meals and deluxe accommodation means you’ll be well-rested and nourished for your long, action-packed days on the water.

With so many tiny islands surrounding the most perfect, flat-water lagoon for kitesurfing, there is something for everyone here out on the Cocos Islands.

ALL OUR COCOS (K) ISLANDS TOURS INCLUDE:

  • Unlimited coaching, one-on-one lessons, and small-group clinics to suit all levels of riders.
  • Deluxe twin-share accommodation (single supplement available).
  • Meet ‘n greet at the airport, transfers, and transport around the island to Zephyr activities and events.
  • Breakfast, lunch, and snacks daily, made by our in-house chef and delivered to you at Kite Beach, with some evening meals included (alcohol not included).
  • Radio helmet technology during coaching sessions and instant feedback.
  • Daily kite adventures and easy downwinders to places such as the Sweet Spot, Long Beach, the Blue Holes, and the Turtle Playground.
  • 15km Lagoon crossing to Direction Island, the Holy Grail of kitesurfing in Cocos.
  • Kite adventures around the tiny islands and inside the reef along reformed waves.
  • Full-time support and rescue boat to assure your safety at all times.
  • Demo days with access to try out the latest premium gear from Duotone and Naish.
  • Professional photography of you kiting, so bring along a USB to get a copy of all the snaps!

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED:

  • Flights
  • 7 evening meals (10-day tour), 5 evening meals (7-day tour)
  • Alcohol

LOCATION

The Cocos (Keeling) Islands, located in the centre of the Indian Ocean, approximately 3000kms NW of Perth, sit smack-bang in the middle of the winter trade winds, which is why we take you there in July, August and September each year.

With an average of 20 knots all winter, 28C all-day every-day, and a refreshing water temp, the Cocos Islands offers the perfect winter escape with guaranteed winds of perfection.

In the warm beautiful tropical waters, you’ll be forever dodging turtles and reef sharks, and if you’re lucky, maybe even giant manta rays!

GETTING THERE

The Cocos Islands is an Australian owned territory. While it is officially a part of Western Australia, the Cocos has their own administrator who looks after the Indian Ocean Territories, which includes Christmas Island.

Virgin Australia flies to the Cocos twice a week from Perth, and prices range from $1000 – $1500 return (we know you could go to Bali and back three times for the same price, but would you have it all to yourself)? With limited seats available, it is essential to book your tour and flights early. We will advise you to book your flights after you have received confirmation of your spot on tour.

As the Cocos is a tax-free territory, you’ll be flying out of the international terminal in Perth, and it’s recommended you carry your passport, as well as your driver’s license, for clearing customs.

INSURANCE

At Zephyr tours, we support an environment whereby the safety of yourself and others can be assured. We want our clients and staff to feel safe and confident knowing that they have the best possible cover in the unforeseen event of an accident or injury. From 2023, a Kitesurfing Australia membership will be compulsory for all Australian residents booked to participate in a Zephyr Tours kitesurfing activity (kitesurfing tours, kitesurfing lessons, and/or kitesurfing guided adventure). A membership with Kiteboarding Australia offers “the most comprehensive public liability insurance for extreme water sports giving you up to 20m AUD in cover. Public liability coverage includes recreational participation. The program also includes a Personal Accident policy which is available to members kitesurfing recreationally and in events.” For more information on policy details and membership pricing, head to the Kitesurfing Australia website.

Travel Insurance is compulsory for all international guests and is highly recommended for anyone booked on a Zephyr Tour.

  • In the event you are injured before, on, or after your tour, your travel insurance may cover non-refundable deposits, flights, balances, emergency evacuations, and medical expenses.
  • Travel delays and lost/delayed baggage is common, resulting in additional food and accommodation costs, kite gear hire, and personal belonging expenses. Travel Insurance may help to offset some of these additional expenses.

PHONE COVERAGE

There is no phone coverage on the Cocos Islands. While we support taking a break from technology, should you need to stay connected to the real world, there is limited internet available at your accommodation provider. We also suggest switching on wifi calling (check the manufacturers instructions) before leaving the mainland and leaving your phone on Airplane Mode once you have landed. This will enable you to make and receive calls while your phone is connected to a wifi network.

DELUXE ACCOMMODATION

To keep it simple, we’ve included accommodation based on twin-share into our tour packages, and we book the best available when you confirm your booking. With limited options, it’s essential that you book your tour early as the best accommodation always sells out fast!

If you are a solo traveller and want a deluxe room all to yourself (or if you snore), add the single supplement (which is equal to half the room cost per night) at the time of booking.

At Zephyr, we believe that 10 days is never enough to explore the breathtaking scenery on the Cocos (Keeling) Islands. You’ll be surprised by how many amazing things you can do without any resorts, shops or big tourist attractions! Why not enquire about adding on a few extra days at the start or end of your tour and allow us to arrange the accommodation booking for you?

WHERE WE STAY

Zephyr has secured a variety of accommodation options for our 2025 season. All the accommodations are spacious, self-contained, and contemporary.

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Cocos Cottages

Considered by many to be the best place to stay, the Cocos Cottages are architect designed, purpose built tourist accommodation, overlooking the golf course and the lagoon. Located in a quiet residential area, they offer spacious bedrooms, fully equipped kitchens, large undercover deck areas and on-site BBQ area. They are located within easy walking distance of the supermarket, club, tennis courts, Cocos Club, restaurants and other facilities.
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The Breakers

Welcome to The Breakers – a unique and welcoming holiday experience that feels like a breath of fresh, salty air. Immerse yourself in the natural wonder of Cocos Keeling Islands while basking in all the creature comforts we have curated to ensure a relaxing and memorable stay.
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Waves Oceanfront Accommodation

Waves Oceanfront Accommodation on West Island is located directly opposite the ocean. Close to restaurants and facilities, it offers the ultimate in luxury—a Waves Oceanfront Villa—architecturally designed, air-conditioned, with two bedrooms (each with its own ensuite bathroom), a full kitchen, a living area, and a covered outside deck for you to relax and watch the waves roll in.

REST, RELAX & REJUVENATE

The Cocos Islands is a place you can enjoy with partners and friends while you kitesurf in paradise. Rest, relax and rejuvenate in a hammock under the shade of a coconut palm, or take out a stand-up paddleboard in the crystal-clear waters and discover the amazing marine life in the Cocos Lagoon, viewed from above! The choice is yours!

We have three options available for non-kiting friends or family which can be added to your booking at checkout.

  • Deluxe Non-Kiter: Perfect for partners who want to experience the whole Island with you and the crew. This package includes everything but the kiting, which is replaced with paddle boarding, fishing or other fun activities that can be done with the kiters.
  • Basic Non-Kiter: For those wanting a more relaxing holiday reading a book, surfing or fishing, and joining the crew for socials and non-kiting activities. Additionally, they’ll have access to all our beachside facilities and transport for functions.
  • No service: Perfect for the spouse or family wanting to do their own thing while staying with your accommodation. We recommend hiring a vehicle from Cocos Autos as transport options around the island are limited.

MORE THAN JUST KITESURFING

We believe the best holidays are ones where you can be fully immersed in the local culture and experience all the location has to offer. Every day on tour, we have activities planned around your kitesurfing adventures. You will never be bored out here in paradise!

Some of our favourite things to do in Cocos are:

  • Stopping by the Big Barge Art Centre for coffee and cake and to check out the original, local artworks crafted from flotsam and jetsam washed up by the trade-winds and currents.
  • Walking through the old coconut plantation, playing with the hermit crabs at Trannies and visiting the surf shack.
  • Hunting and gathering to catch fish and husk coconuts, and visits to the Cocos Wild Coconut farm for some fresh produce and tasty treats!
  • The not to be missed Scroungers golf, which involves teeing off across an international runway with the locals in small rowdy groups! All you need are some hire clubs, a few beers and good sense of humour!
  • Taking the ferry across the lagoon to visit the Cocos-Malay Muslim community on Home Island with a trip to the Home Island Visitor Centre & Museum to learn about unique history of the Islands, and a stop at Oceania House, the original Clunies-Ross mansion.
  • Taking a longboard out to The Spot for some sunset wave riding and turtle dodging.

ISLAND FOOD

To ensure we can offer tasty, varied, and delicious meals on our Cocos tours, our resident cook has designed the meal plan around the availability of fresh seafood, local produce, and imported foods, while also taking advantage of all the local food providers on the island and supporting the community.

All Cocos Islands tours include a delicious breakfast and lunch daily, freshly baked treats, fruit, tea, and coffee.  Some evening meals are catered for, however, for the remainder of the evenings where dinner is not included, we’ll book you in for a local’s meal night or you may choose to stay at home, chill out, and cook for yourself.

We can also cater to most dietary requirements, just ask us at the time of booking.

PREMIUM EQUIPMENT HIRE/BUY

All our tours focus on your kitesurfing progression, and we want you to have the best chance of putting your new skills to the test. We believe the best way for you to do this, is to ensure you have the most suitable kitesurfing equipment for your size, ability, and style of riding.

If you have your own kite gear you are happy with, and it’s in good condition, take it with you! If you are a beginner or are thinking of upgrading or adding to your quiver, why not take advantage of our premium Hire/Buy packages exclusively available to Zephyr guests?

The team at our partner store, Ocean Addicts, will help select the gear that’s right for you, have it packaged up in a kite travel bag, and delivered directly to your door ready for you to bring to the Island. Once on Island, you get to pop the tags, feel the crispness, and experience that tingly feeling we all get with brand new toys!

After the tour, if you love all or some of the gear, we’ll knock off the cost of hire from the total purchase price! Or, to return the equipment, we will arrange freight pickup from your home within 7 days of your return.

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Early-Bird Discount Terms & Conditions

In addition to our standard booking Terms & Conditions:
  • To receive the early-bird discount, bookings must be completed before September 30th, 2023.
  • The discount applies only to the tour price.
  • To secure your spot, a deposit of 25% is required within 7 days.
  • Additionally, a progress payment of another 25% must be made by December 31st, 2023.
  • Please note that if payment is not received within the scheduled timeframe, Zephyr reserves the right to cancel your spot on the tour.
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2025 TOUR DATES

TOUR 1
29TH JUL – 8TH AUG 2025

TOUR 2
12TH AUG – 22ND AUG 2025

TOUR 3
26TH AUG – 5TH SEP 2025

TOUR PRICING

7-DAY TOUR
from $7295

10-DAY TOUR
from $7995

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