Christmas Island - Wikipedia
WEBChristmas Island lies 2,600 kilometres (1,600 mi) northwest of Perth, Western Australia, 350 km (220 mi) south of Indonesia, 975 km (606 mi) east-northeast of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, and 2,748 km (1,708 mi) west of Darwin, Northern Territory.
Guide to Christmas Island - Tourism Australia
WEBSurrounded by coral reefs, Christmas Island has more than 60 dive sites in some of the clearest waters in the world. The water is warm all year round, and Wet'n'Dry Adventures can take you snorkelling over coral gardens straight from the beach. Explore the wilderness.
Christmas Island
WEBReach Christmas Island on a flight from Perth to discover a truly untouched natural paradise. The island’s 80 kilometre coastline is an almost continuous sea cliff, of up to 20 metres in height. In a few places, the cliff gives way to shallow bays with small sand and coral shingle beaches.
Kiritimati - Wikipedia
WEBKiritimati. Coordinates: 01°51′00″N 157°24′00″W. Kiritimati (pronounced [kiˈrɪsmæs], also known as Christmas Island) is a Pacific Ocean atoll in the northern Line Islands. It is part of the Republic of Kiribati.
Christmas Island | Geography & History | Britannica
WEBMay 24, 2024 · Christmas Island, island in the Indian Ocean administered as an external territory of Australia. It is the summit of an oceanic mountain whose highest point on the island is Murray Hill, rising to 1,184 feet (361 meters) in the western part of the island. The main settlement is at Flying Fish Cove.
Christmas Island: is this Australia’s best kept travel secret?
WEBSep 5, 2019 · A wild expanse of verdant rainforest, volcanic cliffs, hidden beaches and endemic wildlife, Christmas Island National Park encompasses nearly two thirds of the 13- sq-km island, and is a key highlight for visitors.
Christmas Island Holidays & Travel Guide | Australian Traveller
WEBChristmas Island is in the Indian Ocean, 2,600 kilometres northwest of Perth and 350 kilometres south of Indonesia. You can reach this remote Australian island by taking a flight from Perth with Virgin Australia to Christmas Island, …
Christmas Island - Wikiwand
WEBThe Territory of Christmas Island is an Australian external territory in the Indian Ocean comprising the island of the same name. It is located approximately 350 kilometres south of Java and Sumatra and about 1,550 km (840 nmi) north-west of the closest point on the Australian mainland.
Where is Christmas Island? | Christmas Island National Park
WEBChristmas Island is located in the Indian Ocean, 1500 km west of the Australian mainland and 2600 km from Perth. Although it is an Australian territory, Christmas Island’s nearest neighbour is Indonesia, which lies about 350 km to the north. The island is …
Christmas Island National Park - Parks Australia
WEBLocated 1500 km from the Australian mainland, Christmas Island is a remarkable ecotourism destination. This tiny dot of land in the Indian Ocean boasts tropical rainforests, freshwater wetlands, spectacular sea cliffs and diverse …
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