Swimming at beaches is only recommended at Flying Fish Cove under calm sea conditions. Obey all safety directions, notices and warning signs. Some roads in and out of the national park are 4WD only, and many sections are steep, narrow and become slippery when wet.
What ocean is Christmas Island surrounded by?
the Indian OceanChristmas Island is located in the Indian Ocean, 1500 km west of the Australian mainland and 2600 km from Perth. Although it is an Australian territory, Christmas Island's nearest neighbour is Indonesia, which lies about 350 km to the north. The island is around 500 km from Jakarta.