Explore: West Island
General Info
Lying southwest of Home Island, West Island is the capital of Cocos Keeling although it is the least populated of the islands (less than 150 people). It houses the Government Buildings and the airport, plus the Resource Centre which has the only ATM on the islands.
Position: 12° 11’10″S, 96° 50’36″E.
Clearance
For full clearance information on Cocos Keeling go to Formalities.
The Fees payable for anchoring in Cocos Keeling are paid at the Shire Office on Home island.
Docking
No garbage can currently be disposed of anywhere in Cocos Keeling. Yachts must take everything away with them.
Last updated: July 2016.
Yacht Clubs
The yacht club here has a bar and cruisers are welcome to drop in for a chat. All visitors welcome.
Places
Cocos Keeling, West Island
