Ashmore and Cartier Islands
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About Ashmore and Cartier Islands
The Ashmore and Cartier Islands are two groups of uninhabited islands in the Indian Ocean north-west of Australia’s mainland with a rich and diverse marine habitat. Ashmore Reef is a 155 km² area within surrounding reefs, including the lagoons, that consists of the West Islet, Middle Islet and yes the East Islet. Cartier Island is a 44 km² area within the surrounding reefs, including lagoons and the small island.
Good to know
- Capital:
- Climate: tropical
- Timezone: UTC +8
- No. of inhabitants: None
- Travel alert: EnjoyYourWorld strongly advises you to take necessary precautions for a safe travel. For more info please follow this link
Highlights
- The Ashmore Reef Marine National Nature-with a rich diversity of corals, marine invertebrates and oa 14 distinct species of sea snake.
- Cartier Island Marine Reserve
Getting Around
- There are no ports or harbors. Only offshore anchorage.
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