Note: island electricity is generated by diesel plants in the island's power station. Australian plugs are used - international visitors may need an adapter if wanting to charge up any mobile or electronic devices while on the island.
Tap water is safe to drink. Water is available at Flying Fish Cove.
Diesel and unleaded petrol are available at the service station at Flying Fish Cove.
LPG cylinders are available from the supermarket in Flying Fish Cove.
Getting work done: The island contractors are resourceful but not many are marine focused. Repairs can be carried out but the nearest boat repair facility is at Cocos Keeling on Home Island (Cocos Keeling) and is for emergency work only.
Importing Parts/Spares: Many products are flown or shipped to the island and prices reflect this. It may be possible to source spare parts but there are not many marine focussed businesses. There are regular flights from Australia, Indonesia and Malaysia so it may be possible to have goods shipped in on one of these commercial flights. Check with Customs officials as they will be able to advise you on the process.
Many products are flown or shipped in to the island and prices reflect this. Avoid buying all but the necessities. However, there is a good hardware store at Poon Saan if you do need anything.
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Here is some general info about Christmas Island after our visit in August 2022.
We arrived from Darwin (where we had to clear out) and contacted the C.I. Harbour Master, who told us which mooring we could use. Note that you are not allowed to arrive at night. Clearing in was friendly and easy.
Laundry: coin-operated machines opposite Golden Bosun pub.
Wifi: Free at Golden Bosun (limited), Bank and neighbouring water company (unlimited); paid at Tourist Office. Local SIM cards are not available.
Rent e-bike at Tourist Office or e-mountainbike at Recreation Centre (possibly via Tourist Office).
Car rental: Kiat Car Rentals (0439 215 388); Soong Car Hire (0439 215 889) – use public phone outside post office for free calls.
Mooring: AUD 10 per day (50 per week) to be paid in cash.
Cash: there are no ATMs. Cash inside the bank (with passport), or ask for cash-out at the supermarket when paying by card.
Provisioning: ask around for local fruit and vegetables. There is a farm on Murray Road where you might get some. The supermarket across from the Tourist Information sometimes has local food. Imported fruit & vegetables are available the evening or morning after the weekly flight arrives.
Smuggling operations in this area – it is the closest port for Asylum seekers entering from Indonesia / Malaysia