Christmas Island Location

Christmas Island is an Australian Non-self Governing External Territory, located in the Indian Ocean on the rim of South East Asia, 360km south of Java and 2600 km North West of Perth.

Christmas Island Location

The coastline of 73km comprises mostly sheer rocky cliffs 10 to 20 metres high with a few small coral and rubble beaches. The Island has a typical tropical equatorial climate with wet and dry seasons. Official temperatures range from a minimum of 22 degrees to a maximum of 28 degrees. Average humidity is between 80 – 90%.

The Island is considered to have high conservation value due to the number of endemic bird, crab and plant species. Approximately 63% of the Island’s 135 square kilometres is gazetted National Park. Christmas Island’s economy is currently based on phosphate mining and tourism with a focus of its unique natural resources both on land and sea.

For more information on Christmas Island, please visit the Christmas Island Tourist Association website on : http://www.christmas.net.au.

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Upcoming Events

Moon Cake Festival
CLA
Sat 18/9/10 6pm

The Yabu Band
Performances

Arts & Culture
Exhibition Night
Tech Centre
Fri 24/9/10
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Territory Week
28/9/10 - 4/10/10

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Fri 1/10/10 4.30pm

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