Flying Fish Cove

#6 among destinations in Christmas Island

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Flying Fish Cove is the capital city and main settlement of Australia's Christmas Island. Although it was originally named after British survey-ship Flying-Fish, many maps simply label it "The Settlement". It was the first British settlement on the island, established in 1888. ()

Alternative names: Population: ~500 ppl (2019)Coordinates: 10°25'18"S, 105°40'41"E

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Day trips

Flying Fish Cove – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kampong, Administrator's House, Bungalow 702, Drumsite Industrial Area.

0.7 miSW
Neighbourhood
Kampong
18 min walk • Malay Kampong Group is a heritage-listed Malay precinct at Jalan Panyai, Flying Fish Cove in the Australian territory of Christmas Island. It was added to the Australian Commonwealth Heritage List on 22 June 2004.
1 miSW
Manor house
Administrator's House
26 min walk • The Administrator's House is a heritage-listed former official residence and now museum located 1.5 kilometres south-west of Flying Fish Cove in the Australian territory of Christmas Island. It was added to the Australian Commonwealth Heritage List on 22 June 2004. It is also known as Tai Jin House.
0.8 miSW
Neighbourhood
Bungalow 702
20 min walk • Bungalow 702 is a heritage-listed house at Lam Lok Loh, Drumsite, Christmas Island, Australia. It was added to the Australian Commonwealth Heritage List on 22 June 2004.
~1310 ftSW
Neighbourhood
Drumsite Industrial Area
7 min walk • The Drumsite Industrial Area is a heritage-listed industrial precinct at Drumsite in the Australian territory of Christmas Island. It was added to the Australian Commonwealth Heritage List on 22 June 2004.