West Island : Profile

Location

Lying south west of Home Island, West Island is the capital of Cocos Keeling although it is the lest populated on the islands (less than 150 people). It has the Government Buildings and the airport.

Clearance

Police Station
Nelson Mandela Walk, West Island, (next to the tennis courts), West Island
Tel:+61 8 9162 6600, VHF Channel 20
Opening Hours: 8.00am-12 noon (Mon-Fri)
Responsible for Customs, Immigration and search and rescue procedures.

Yacht Clubs

The yacht club here with a bar.

The Cocos Club
(located next to the airport), West Island
Tel:+61 8 9162 6688
Opening Hours: 7 days a week.
Duty free alcohol and takeaways are available. Drop in for a chat. Club 'food nights' are advertised on the blackboard and all visitors are welcome.

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