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==Christmas Island Cruising Guide==
 
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An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Christmas Island.
 
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Christmas Island is a quadrilateral with hollowed sides, about 19 km (12 miles) in greatest length and 14.5 km (9 miles) in extreme breadth. The total land area is 135 km² (52 square miles), with 138.9 km (86.3 miles) of coastline. The island is the flat summit of a submarine mountain more than 4,572 m (15,000 ft) high, the depth of the platform from which it rises being about 14,000 feet (4267 m) and its height above the sea being upwards of 305 m (1,000 ft). The mountain was originally a volcano, and some basalt is exposed in places such as The Dales and Dolly Beach, but most of the surface rock is limestone accumulated from the growth of coral over millions of years.
Christmas Island is a quadrilateral with hollowed sides, about 19 km (12 miles) in greatest length and 14.5 km (9 miles) in extreme breadth. The total land area is 135 km² (52 square miles), with 138.9 km (86.3 miles) of coastline. The island is the flat summit of a submarine mountain more than 4,572 m (15,000 ft) high, the depth of the platform from which it rises being about 14,000 feet (4267 m) and its height above the sea being upwards of 305 m (1,000 ft). The mountain was originally a volcano, and some basalt is exposed in places such as The Dales and Dolly Beach, but most of the surface rock is limestone accumulated from the growth of coral over millions of years.
Steep cliffs along much of the coast rise abruptly to a central plateau. Elevation ranges from sea level to 361 m (1,184 ft) at Murray Hill. The island is mainly tropical rainforest, of which 65% is National Park. The narrow fringing reef surrounding the island can be a maritime hazard.
Steep cliffs along much of the coast rise abruptly to a central plateau. Elevation ranges from sea level to 361 m (1,184 ft) at Murray Hill. The island is mainly tropical rainforest, of which 65% is National Park. The narrow fringing reef surrounding the island can be a maritime hazard.
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==Approaches and Navigation==
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==Navigation==
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==Customs and Immigration==
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===Customs and Immigration===
Immigration clearance is managed through Customs.  Customs can be contacted on channel 16 (VHF) through the VMR.
Immigration clearance is managed through Customs.  Customs can be contacted on channel 16 (VHF) through the VMR.
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==Health and Security==
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Christmas Island has one hospital where basic medical services are available.  There are not private medical services (such as GP, dentist etc) on the island.  CI Hospital does not offer an Intensive Care Unit or surgery services and most critical/emergency patients are sent to Perth via Medivac (using the Royal Flying Doctor Service).  There are no midwifery services on Christmas Island.
Christmas Island has one hospital where basic medical services are available.  There are not private medical services (such as GP, dentist etc) on the island.  CI Hospital does not offer an Intensive Care Unit or surgery services and most critical/emergency patients are sent to Perth via Medivac (using the Royal Flying Doctor Service).  There are no midwifery services on Christmas Island.
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
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==Facilities Ashore==
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* [[Flying Fish Cove]] has a boat ramp and jetty and, for most of the year, it is possible to land a tender on the beach.
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* There is no chandlery on Christmas Island and limited yachting supplies are available. There is, however, a fuel point (gas station) a short distance (about 200m) from Flying Fish Cove that is open 6 days a week that sells petrol and diesel.  Close to the gas station is a supermarket which is perfect for provisioning. Fresh water, toilets and showers are all available at Flying Fish Cove.
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* Car hire is available through a number of small private operators, however be aware of the expense. Information about this and other services is available at the CI Tourism Association Tourist Centre which is located a short walk from Flying Fish Cove.
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* The main township also has a post office, internet cafe, restaurants, pubs and gift shops. There is a small whitegoods store which sells basic computer equipment, fridges (but not marine fridges or fridge components) and DVDs/movies.
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====Toilets====
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In [[Flying Fish Cove]].
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====Showers====
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In [[Flying Fish Cove]].
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==Supplies==
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====Fuel====
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There is, however, a fuel point (gas station) a short distance (about 200m) from [[Flying Fish Cove]] that is open 6 days a week that sells petrol and diesel.  Close to the gas station is a supermarket which is perfect for provisioning.
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====Chandlers====
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There is no chandlery on [[Christmas Island]].
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====Internet====
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In the main town.
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====Vehicle Rentals====
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Car hire is available through a number of small private operators, however be aware of the expense. Information about this and other services is available at the CI Tourism Association Tourist Centre which is located a short walk from [[Flying Fish Cove]].
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====Post Office====
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In the main town.
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==Provisioning==
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* Close to the gas station in [[Flying Fish Cove]] there is a supermarket which is perfect for provisioning.  
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* There is a small whitegoods store which sells basic computer equipment, fridges (but not marine fridges or fridge components) and DVDs/movies.
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==Eating out==
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In the main town.
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==Tourism==
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====History====
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====Places to Visit====
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Revision as of 05:29, 16 July 2016

World ▶ Indian Ocean ▶ Australia ▶ Christmas Island

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Christmas Island
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Christmas Island

Christmas Island is a quadrilateral with hollowed sides, about 19 km (12 miles) in greatest length and 14.5 km (9 miles) in extreme breadth. The total land area is 135 km² (52 square miles), with 138.9 km (86.3 miles) of coastline. The island is the flat summit of a submarine mountain more than 4,572 m (15,000 ft) high, the depth of the platform from which it rises being about 14,000 feet (4267 m) and its height above the sea being upwards of 305 m (1,000 ft). The mountain was originally a volcano, and some basalt is exposed in places such as The Dales and Dolly Beach, but most of the surface rock is limestone accumulated from the growth of coral over millions of years. Steep cliffs along much of the coast rise abruptly to a central plateau. Elevation ranges from sea level to 361 m (1,184 ft) at Murray Hill. The island is mainly tropical rainforest, of which 65% is National Park. The narrow fringing reef surrounding the island can be a maritime hazard.

A container port exists at Flying Fish Cove with an alternative container unloading point to the south of the island at Norris Point for use during the December to March 'swell season" of seasonal rough seas. There are four weekly flights into Christmas Island Airport from Perth, Western Australia operated by Virgin on Tuesdays, Thursday, Fridays and Saturdays with an additional international flight to Kuala Lumpa on Saturday mornings (operated by Malaysia Airlines).

Christmas Island is 360 km south of Jakarta, Indonesia and about 2600 km northwest of Perth.

Charts

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Weather

Tropical with a wet and dry season; heat and humidity moderated by trade winds; wet season December to April.

Sources of weather forecasting here.

Passages

List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.

Islands

List islands and island groups belonging to this country. If there is more then 2 paragraphs for a given island, create a dedicated page for it (Island Template and/or Island Group Template).

Communication

  • Christmas Island operates a Volunteer Marine Rescue during the hours of 8am until 5pm. CI VMR should be contacted by VHF before mooring.

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Navigation

Any navigation notes here. If this section does not apply remove it.

Entrance

Arrival

Details?

Departure

Details?

Customs and Immigration

Immigration clearance is managed through Customs. Customs can be contacted on channel 16 (VHF) through the VMR.

Fees and Charges

Restrictions

Health and Security

Health

Christmas Island has one hospital where basic medical services are available. There are not private medical services (such as GP, dentist etc) on the island. CI Hospital does not offer an Intensive Care Unit or surgery services and most critical/emergency patients are sent to Perth via Medivac (using the Royal Flying Doctor Service). There are no midwifery services on Christmas Island.

Security

The island is safe all times of the day in the populated areas, locals usually leave their houses and car unlocked. There are no poisonous or dangerous animals/insects on the island.

Berthing

Ports

  • Flying Fish Cove - has a boat ramp and jetty and, for most of the year, it is possible to land a tender on the beach

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Use this section only if there are few marinas not covered in pages under Ports and Islands above. Remove if not applicable.

Anchorages

Transportation

List transportation to other countries, etc.

Facilities

Water

Give details on water for any ports that provides it. If there are no water outlets just enter "None".

If you have the GPS coordinates of a water outlet. Please provide them along with any applicable telephone numbers etc. If you do not have the GPS coordinates, remove the "|lat=" & "|lon=" entries,

Port1/wiki/Christmas_Island#.3Cspan_style.3D.22color:magenta_.22.3EPort1.3C.2Fspan.3EWater icon Port1 [[Christmas Island#Port1|Port1]] DD.ddd, DD.ddd water outlet location etc, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.

Port2/wiki/Christmas_Island#.3Cspan_style.3D.22color:magenta_.22.3EPort2.3C.2Fspan.3EWater icon Port2 [[Christmas Island#Port2|Port2]] DD.ddd, DD.ddd water outlet location etc, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.

Electricity

Give details on electricity outlets for any ports that provides them. If there are no electricity outlets enter "N/A (Not Available)".

If you have the GPS coordinates of the electricity outlet area. Please provide them along with any applicable telephone numbers etc. If you do not have the GPS coordinates, remove the "|lat=" & "|lon=" entries,

Port1/wiki/Christmas_Island#.3Cspan_style.3D.22color:magenta_.22.3EPort1.3C.2Fspan.3EElectricity icon Port1 [[Christmas Island#Port1|Port1]] DD.ddd, DD.ddd electricity outlet location etc, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.

Port2/wiki/Christmas_Island#.3Cspan_style.3D.22color:magenta_.22.3EPort2.3C.2Fspan.3EElectricity icon Port2 [[Christmas Island#Port2|Port2]] DD.ddd, DD.ddd electricity outlet location etc, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.

Toilets

In Flying Fish Cove.

Showers

In Flying Fish Cove.

Laundry

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Garbage

?

Supplies

Fuel

There is, however, a fuel point (gas station) a short distance (about 200m) from Flying Fish Cove that is open 6 days a week that sells petrol and diesel. Close to the gas station is a supermarket which is perfect for provisioning.

Cooking gas

Give details on cooking gas (Camping Gaz, butane, propane, etc) suppliers. If there are no suppliers in the island just enter "None".

Suplier1/wiki/Christmas_Island#.3Cspan_style.3D.22color:magenta_.22.3ESuplier1.3C.2Fspan.3ECooking icon Suplier1 [[Christmas Island#Suplier1|Suplier1]] DD.ddd, DD.ddd gas supplier location etc, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.

Suplier2/wiki/Christmas_Island#.3Cspan_style.3D.22color:magenta_.22.3ESuplier2.3C.2Fspan.3ECooking icon Suplier2 [[Christmas Island#Suplier2|Suplier2]] DD.ddd, DD.ddd gas supplier location etc, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.

Chandlers

There is no chandlery on Christmas Island.

Services

Repairs

N/A (Not Available)

Internet

In the main town.

Mobile connectivity

Is there mobile telephone signal such as G4, G3, GPRS in the island? How strong is the signal? Are there any blind spots?

Vehicle Rentals

Car hire is available through a number of small private operators, however be aware of the expense. Information about this and other services is available at the CI Tourism Association Tourist Centre which is located a short walk from Flying Fish Cove.

Post Office

In the main town.

Provisioning

  • Close to the gas station in Flying Fish Cove there is a supermarket which is perfect for provisioning.
  • There is a small whitegoods store which sells basic computer equipment, fridges (but not marine fridges or fridge components) and DVDs/movies.

Eating out

In the main town.

Tourism

History

Give a short history of the island.)

Places to Visit

List places of interest, tours, etc.

Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forums

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

Links

References & Publications

Books, Guides, etc. Use the Reference template or not at your discretion. For example:

{{Reference|Rod Heikel|Greek Waters Pilot|Imray Laurie and Wilson, Cambridgeshire|9780852889718}}, expands to
Rod Heikell, Greek Waters Pilot Imray, Laurie and Wilson, Cambridgeshire, ISBN 9780852889718
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  • Author, Title, Publisher, ISBN ISBN number

You may want to remove the above entries and use instead a link to the Country or Region that lists the relevant references. If so enter, after removing {{MagentaText|xx}}, the following:

See [[Country or Region#References_&_Publications|Coutry or Region]].

If you do not use the above link, please remove it.

Comments

We welcome users' contributions to the Wiki. Please click on Comments to view other users' comments, add your own personal experiences or recommend any changes to this page following your visit.

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