Christmas Island, Other Territories — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Christmas Island, in the Shire Of Christmas Island local government area.
| Locality | Christmas Island |
| State | Other Territories (OT) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Christmas Island |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -10.49146 |
| Longitude | 105.61641 |
| Area | 138.9 km² |
| Postcode | 6798 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Perth | 2608 km north-northwest |
Christmas Island is a locality in the Shire Of Christmas Island local government area of Other Territories, Australia. The locality covers an area of 138.9 km². It lies approximately 2608 km north-northwest of Perth. Christmas Island is located at 10.4915°S, 105.6164°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 6798. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Christmas Island rises from the Indian Ocean, a volcanic emerald cloaked in dense rainforest. It lies 2238.5 km north-north-west of Geraldton, WA (from Geraldton, WA: bearing 333°T). The air here is thick with the scent of damp earth and unseen blossoms, a humid embrace that clings to your skin. Jagged cliffs, worn smooth by centuries of relentless surf, plunge into cerulean waters, framing secluded coves where the sand is a startling white, almost luminous against the dark, ancient rock. Above, the canopy of the jungle forms a verdant roof, pierced only by shafts of sunlight that illuminate the tangled undergrowth, a riot of ferns and mosses. The island's terrain is dramatically sculpted, a series of steep ridges and narrow valleys carved by time and the persistent tropical rains, creating a landscape that feels both primeval and profoundly alive.
The history of Christmas Island is intrinsically tied to its rich mineral deposits, particularly phosphate, which fuelled its early economy and shaped its development. For decades, mining operations were the lifeblood of the island, drawing a diverse population and leaving their mark on the landscape with old processing plants and abandoned quarries, now slowly being reclaimed by the encroaching jungle. This legacy is evident in the island's infrastructure and the hardy character of its inhabitants, many of whom have connections to those early days. Beyond the mining past, the island is a national park, a sanctuary for unique wildlife, including the spectacular red crabs that undertake their annual migration across the roads in a breathtaking, crimson tide. The surrounding ocean teems with life, offering exceptional diving and snorkelling opportunities, a testament to the island's ecological significance and its enduring allure as a place of wild, untamed beauty.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Christmas Island, Other Territories with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Christmas Island, in the Shire Of Christmas Island local government area.
Detailed location data for Christmas Island includes the postcode (6798), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Shire Of Christmas Island), with an ABS remoteness classification of Very Remote Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Christmas Island is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |