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Flying Fish Cove is the main settlement of Australia's Christmas Island. Many maps simply label it '''"The Settlement."''' It was the first British settlement on the island, established in 1888.
Flying Fish Cove is the main settlement of Australia's Christmas Island. Many maps simply label it '''"The Settlement."''' It was the first British settlement on the island, established in 1888.
About a third of the territory's total population lives in Flying Fish Cove. It is located in the northeast of the island; there is a small harbour which serves cruising yachts, and an airfield some kilometers southeast from Flying Fish Cove. It is possible to dive at the settlement's beach.
About a third of the territory's total population lives in Flying Fish Cove. It is located in the northeast of the island; there is a small harbour which serves cruising yachts, and an airfield some kilometers southeast from Flying Fish Cove. It is possible to dive at the settlement's beach.
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Anchoring is not permitted so that the coral is not damaged. There are, however, 5 moorings. It is advisable to hail the harbor master on VHF channel 16 before mooring or contacting him by email at {{email|westernci@pulau.cx}}.
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Flying Fish Cove
Port of Entry
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Flying Fish Cove is the main settlement of Australia's Christmas Island. Many maps simply label it "The Settlement." It was the first British settlement on the island, established in 1888.

About a third of the territory's total population lives in Flying Fish Cove. It is located in the northeast of the island; there is a small harbour which serves cruising yachts, and an airfield some kilometers southeast from Flying Fish Cove. It is possible to dive at the settlement's beach.

Charts

See Christmas Island.

Weather

See Christmas Island.

Passages

See Christmas Island.

Communication

See Christmas Island.

Navigation

Provide any navigation notes especially any dangers or peculiar local conditions here.

Entrance

Flying Fish Cove is a port of entry for Australia. For details see Entrance: Australia.

Berthing

Anchoring is not permitted so that the coral is not damaged. There are, however, 5 moorings. It is advisable to hail the harbor master on VHF channel 16 before mooring or contacting him by email at [email protected].

Amenities

Facilities
Water ?
Electricity ?
Toilets ?
Showers ?
Laundry ?
Garbage ?
Supplies
Fuel There is 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.
Bottled gas ?
Chandlers N/A (Not Available)
Services
Repairs N/A
Internet In the town
Mobile connectivity ?
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
Post Office In the town

Provisioning

  • Close to the gas station 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 town.

Transportation

List transportation (local and/or international.)

Tourism

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

See Christmas Island.

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