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The 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 (190 nautical miles) south of Java and Sumatra and about 1,550 km (840 nmi) north-west of the closest point on the Australian mainland.
Nicknamed the "Galapagos of the Indian Ocean", the island is famous for its red crabs, sea birds, whale sharks and spectacular coral reefs. Closer to Asia than mainland Australia, it's home to a captivating mix of cultures and some of the world's most spectacular natural wonders.
Aug 12, 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.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Dec 24, 2022 · Here’s what it’s like to live – and celebrate Christmas – on Christmas Island. A remote gem in the Indian Ocean, Christmas Island’s natural beauty has led many to refer to it as the...
Reach 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.
Sep 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.
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Christmas Island is a place of immense natural beauty, where a unique ecosystem of plants and animals has developed over millions of years. The national park is an extraordinary environment, offering spectacular diving, deserted beaches, rare birds and the annual red crab migration, one of the great wildlife wonders of the world.
