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Christmas Island

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Australia Post operates a post office on Christmas Island. Mail arrives and departs the Islands once per week.

Tourist Information

Christmas Island is an Australian Territory, and has been since 1958. It lies in the tropical waters of the Indian Ocean, 2,600 kms northwest of Perth, and 500kms south of Jakarta It was named by Captain William Mynors when sighted on Christmas Day in 1643. It was annexed by Britain in 1988 after phosphate deposits were found. An imported workforce, including Chinese, Malays and Sikhs laid the foundations for today's thriving and culturally rich community. Japanese troops invaded Christmas Island during World War 2. Post World War 2, the island was administered as part of the Straits Settlement of Singapore, before the UK transferred sovereignty to Australia.

Airport

Christmas Island Airport Code : XCH Scheduled Virgin Australia flights operate from Perth International Airport to Christmas Island several times per week. A charter services operates to Christmas Island from Jakarta every Saturday. Visit www.christmas.net.au for the latest flight …

Public Transport

Public Transport

There is no public transport available on Christmas Island. Getting around: Hiring a vehicle (4WD recommended) is easy and the best way to see the Islands. Scooters can also be hired. Guided tours are available and can be arranged through the Visitor Information Centres on each …

Taxi

Island Taxis operate 6 days per week and can be contact on +61 439 215 644 Airport Transfers available upon …

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Australia Post operates a post office on Christmas Island. Mail arrives and departs the Islands once per …

Pharmacy

The Indian Ocean Territories Health Service offers a wide range of medical, nursing and ancillary health service. Qualified medical, nursing and ancillary health workers provide these services. The health facilities are modern and well equipped, and include accidents and emergency department, consulting rooms, laboratory, dental clinic, operating theatre, 8 inpatient beds, x-ray and ultrasound …

Telephone

There is full STD access by phone or fax to and from the Australian mainland. A Telstra 2G GSM Mobile Telephone Service (no data services) operates on the Island and a Telstra dealership is available for new, postpaid or prepaid products. Limited Telstra facilities and services are available to island …

Electricity

Christmas Island uses the Australian standard electrical socket, which has two flat pins forming an inverted V-shape plus a vertical earthing pin. …