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+ | | name= Flying Fish Cove | ||
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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. | ||
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+ | 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== | ==Charts== | ||
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==Weather== | ==Weather== | ||
- | + | ''See [[Christmas Island#Weather|Christmas Island]]''. | |
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- | + | ''See [[Christmas Island#Passages|Christmas Island]]''. | |
- | == | + | ==Communication== |
- | + | ''See [[Christmas Island#Communication|Christmas Island]]''. | |
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- | + | {{GreenText|Provide any navigation notes especially any dangers or peculiar local conditions here.}} | |
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- | + | [[{{PAGENAME}}]] is a port of entry for Australia. For details ''see [[Australia#Entrance|Entrance: Australia]]''. | |
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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|[email protected]}}. | |
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- | + | |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. | |
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+ | |Chandlers| N/A (Not Available) | ||
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- | + | |Internet| In the town | |
+ | |Mobile connectivity| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
+ | |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 | ||
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- | + | * 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. | ||
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- | + | ''See [[Christmas Island#References|Christmas Island]]''. | |
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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.
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 | |
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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
- Flying Fish Cove at the Wikipedia
References
See Christmas Island.
Comments
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