Shire of Christmas Island

The limestone plateau and tropical rainforest define much of the Shire of Christmas Island – steep coastal margins and limited flat land have shaped its compact settlement pattern, phosphate-mining history and small-scale tourism. This Australian territory lies in the Indian Ocean, far northwest of the mainland, with much of the island protected within Christmas Island National Park. Its most famous seasonal event is the migration of millions of red crabs from the forest towards the sea to breed. Flying Fish Cove is the island’s principal settlement and harbour, while the surrounding coast is marked by cliffs, coves and reef-fringed water. See how Christmas Island fits within the eastern Indian Ocean by browsing webcams nearby.

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