# Christmas Island **URL:** \ **Category:** Accommodatie Australian Islands\ **Created:** [29 augustus 2007 om 18:26 UTC](https://forum.wereldwijzer.nl/t/christmas-island/31823 "2007-08-29T18:26:25Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 4\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Kees\_Down\_Under](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forum.wereldwijzer.nl/kees_down_under/32/4572_2.png) [@Kees\_Down\_Under](https://forum.wereldwijzer.nl/u/Kees_Down_Under)\ **Post date:** [29 augustus 2007 om 18:26 UTC](https://forum.wereldwijzer.nl/t/christmas-island/31823/1 "2007-08-29T18:26:25Z")
\*\*Christmas Island \*\* **Christmaseiland** of **Kersteiland** ([Engels](http://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Engels): _Christmas Island_ of _Territory of Christmas Island_) is een [eiland](http://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eiland) in de [Indische Oceaan](http://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indische_Oceaan) 350 km ten zuiden van [Java](http://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Java_%28eiland%29) behorend tot [het Gemenebest van Australië](http://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Het_Gemenebest_van_Australi%C3%AB). Er wonen ca. 1600 mensen (juli 2005). Het eiland is vooral bekend door de grote hoeveelheid rode krabben die er leven. De jaarlijkse trek van deze krabben is in vele natuurdocumentaires vastgelegd. Op dit eiland komt of kwam een aantal [endemische](http://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endemisme_%28ecologie%29) zoogdieren voor: de ratten _[Rattus nativitatus](http://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rattus_nativitatus)_ en _[Rattus macleari](http://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rattus_macleari)_ en de [spitsmuis](http://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spitsmuizen) _[Crocidura trichura](http://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crocidura_trichura)_. Er zijn ook endemische [ondersoorten](http://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ondersoort) van de [vleermuizen](http://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vleermuizen) _[Pteropus melanotus](http://nl.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Pteropus_melanotus&action=edit)_ en _[Pipistrellus tenuis](http://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pipistrellus_tenuis)_. (Bron Wikipedia) [http://www.christmas.net.au/images/intro\_location.jpg](http://www.christmas.net.au/images/intro_location.jpg) [**Christmas Island** Tourism Association](http://www.christmas.net.au/) ---
**Author:** ![Kees\_Down\_Under](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forum.wereldwijzer.nl/kees_down_under/32/4572_2.png) [@Kees\_Down\_Under](https://forum.wereldwijzer.nl/u/Kees_Down_Under)\ **Post date:** [26 april 2009 om 13:26 UTC](https://forum.wereldwijzer.nl/t/christmas-island/31823/2 "2009-04-26T13:26:20Z")
_ **Mango Tree Lodge is a very welcoming and stylish hotel conveniently located in the Settlement, beautifully situated between a lush rainforest and the Indian Ocean, ensuring privacy, quietness and tranquil surroundings.** _ \*\*\*Your local owner/operators offer personalised service and will ensure your stay is comfortable, relaxing and enjoyable. \*\*\* [http://www.christmas.net.au/mtl/Photos/IMG\_1311.JPG](http://www.christmas.net.au/mtl/Photos/IMG_1311.JPG) [http://www.mangotreelodge.cx/](http://www.mangotreelodge.cx/) ---
**Author:** ![Kees\_Down\_Under](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forum.wereldwijzer.nl/kees_down_under/32/4572_2.png) [@Kees\_Down\_Under](https://forum.wereldwijzer.nl/u/Kees_Down_Under)\ **Post date:** [26 april 2009 om 13:27 UTC](https://forum.wereldwijzer.nl/t/christmas-island/31823/3 "2009-04-26T13:27:25Z")
\*\*\*Captain’s Last Resort \*\*\* _ **A new accommodation, cosy and based on the cliff overlooking the water, Captain’s Last Resort is perfect for that Island getaway.** _ _**[For a list of facilities available at the Captain’s Last Resort, click here …](http://www.christmas.net.au/CLR/clrfacilities.pdf).**_ _**[For a brochure of the Captain’s Last Resort, click here …](http://www.christmas.net.au/CLR/clrbrochure.pdf)**_ _**[For accommodation rates for the Captain’s Last Resort, click here …](http://www.christmas.net.au/CLR/clrates.pdf)**_ [http://www.christmas.net.au/CLR/captain.htm](http://www.christmas.net.au/CLR/captain.htm) ---
**Author:** ![Kees\_Down\_Under](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forum.wereldwijzer.nl/kees_down_under/32/4572_2.png) [@Kees\_Down\_Under](https://forum.wereldwijzer.nl/u/Kees_Down_Under)\ **Post date:** [26 april 2009 om 13:29 UTC](https://forum.wereldwijzer.nl/t/christmas-island/31823/4 "2009-04-26T13:29:06Z")
**The Sanctuary** The Sanctuary is a stunning 2 bedroom private bungalow with Balinese style furniture, fixtures and fittings, tropical gardens and a private lap pool. It is the ultimate in luxury, with the main bedroom boasting a 4 poster queen-size bed complete with sheer drapes and a walk-in robe. The second bedroom has a queen-size bed and wardrobe for at home comfort. Air-conditioned and fan cooled with TV, stereo, radio, CD, and DVD player in the lounge area. The Sanctuary offers a fully equipped kitchen including oven, microwave, electric fry pan and full size fridge. The laundry includes a washing machine, dryer and ironing board. Also available are telephone and internet connections, computer, printer and fax machine for guests use. The under-cover outdoor area has views of the landscaped garden and 13m lap pool, is furnished with with an 8 seater cast iron and wicker table and chairs and has use of the BBQ for outside entertaining. Recommended for all adults over 15 years of age and ideally suited to honeymooners or two couples. [http://www.christmas.net.au/sanctuary/thesanctuary.htm](http://www.christmas.net.au/sanctuary/thesanctuary.htm)