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Come see the secrets of Direction island EP111
4 de julio de 2024 · 11 min · 962 visitas · Direction Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands
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Avanti, a cruising sailboat crewed by Gerard and Jacqueline, anchored at Direction Island in the Cocos (Keeling) Islands as the second vessel to arrive for the season.0:22 The island, which measures 14 square kilometers and reaches a maximum elevation of 5 meters, serves as a remote stopover for cruisers.0:52 The crew snorkeled in the local rip, which offers abundant fish and coral, and explored the island’s history as a former telegraph cable station.1:09 Infrastructure on the island includes a solar-powered Australian Federal Police emergency phone, though previous amenities like public Wi-Fi are no longer functional.2:26 The island features a two-hour heritage walk detailing the 1914 destruction of the German raider SMS Emden by the HMAS Sydney, Australia's first naval battle.5:00 Visitors can access the island via a $2.50 Australian ferry service from other atolls on Thursdays and Saturdays.10:58 Supplies are limited, with no alcohol or meat available for purchase on Direction Island or Home Island.10:06
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