Welcome to Fairfax Island, a Tropical island in the Timor Sea, part of the majestic Indian Ocean. This guide offers a comprehensive overview of what makes Fairfax Island unique – from its geography and climate to its population, infrastructure, and beyond. Dive into the details:
Geography and size of Fairfax Island
Size: 3.369 km²
Coastline: 9.8 km
Ocean: Indian Ocean
Sea: Timor Sea
Continent: Oceania
Fairfax Island is a Small Island spanning 3.4 km² with a coastline of 9.8 km.
Archipel: –
Tectonic Plate: Australia – A major tectonic plate covering Australia, New Zealand, and parts of the Indian and Pacific Oceans, known for its relative stability and occasional seismic activity.
The geographic heart of the island is pinpointed at these coordinates:
Latitude: -15.18021179 / Longitude: 128.10594016
Climate and weather of Fairfax Island
Climate Zone: Tropical
Climate Details: Tropical Savanna, Wet
Temperature: Hot
Climate Characteristics: Defined by distinct wet and dry seasons with high temperatures year-round. Pronounced rainfall occurs during the wet season, while the dry season is marked by drought.
Topography and nature of Fairfax Island
Timezone: UTC+08:00
Timezone places: Australia/Perth
Max. Elevation: 27 m
Mean Elevation: 19 m
Vegetation: Herbaceous Cover
Tree Coverage: 25%
The mean elevation is 19 m. The highest elevation on the island reaches approximately 27 meters above sea level. The island is characterized by Plains: Flat, low-lying lands characterized by a maximum elevation of up to 200 meters. On islands, plains are typically coastal lowlands or central flat areas.
Dominating Vegetation: Herbaceous Cover
Comprising mainly of grasses, herbs, and ferns, these areas are common in prairies, meadows, and savannas, and can vary widely in species composition. Fairfax Island has a tree cover of 25 %.
Vegetation: 5 vegetation zones – Highly Diverse Island
With five different vegetation zones, these islands offer a rich tapestry of ecosystems. The variety could include dense forests, open meadows, wetlands, coastal zones, and more. This level of diversity supports an intricate web of life, with each zone playing a vital role in the overall ecological health and balance of the island.
Infrastructure and Travelling to Fairfax Island
Does the island have a public airport? no.
There is no public and scheduled airport on Fairfax Island. The nearest airport is East Kimberley Regional (Kununurra) Airport, located 93 km away.
Does the island have a major port? no.
There are no major ports on Fairfax Island. The closest major port is WYNDHAM, approximately 30 km away.
The mean population of Fairfax Island is 0 per km². Fairfax Island is Uninhabited. The island belongs to Australia.
Continuing your journey, Adolphus is the next notable island, situated merely km away.
Boating Directions Fairfax Islands
A quick drone flies around this little visited Great Barrier Reef Island. You may be able to find a sandy patch to anchor in the lee.Boating Directions Fairfax Islands
A quick drone flies around this little visited Great Barrier Reef ...
A quick drone flies around this little visited Great Barrier Reef Island. You may be able to find a sandy patch to anchor in the lee.
2023 Fairfax Islands
Fairfax Islands is a great reef to visit for the dense coral, fish of ...
Fairfax Islands is a great reef to visit for the dense coral, fish of many sizes, and the great water around and between the two ...
Tiger Shark sighting off Fairfax Islands
Adventure scuba dive with Lady Musgrave Experience.
Adventure scuba dive with Lady Musgrave Experience.
Lady Musgrave island and Fairfax island
Fantastic double dives on the southern great barrier reef. - some of ...
Fantastic double dives on the southern great barrier reef. - some of the best diving on the east coast of Australia.
Island Life, Lady Musgrave Is, Fairfax Is & North West Is,
Fairfax Islands Dive - Thursday 4th April 2013
This location on the western side of the Fairfax Islands is one of the ...
This location on the western side of the Fairfax Islands is one of the most prolific fish dive sites I have visited in a natural setting.
The reefs of Fairfax Islands - Southern Great Barrier Reef
Great Barrier Reef fish survey 7187, Green zone, Fairfax Islands Reef
A variety of species including iodine bream (Gymnocranius audleyi) in ...
A variety of species including iodine bream (Gymnocranius audleyi) in a rubble habitat. View videos and study results in Google ...
Great Barrier Reef fish survey 7192, Green zone, Fairfax Islands Reef, (highlight)
Banner fish (Heniochus acuminatus) and a bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops ...
Banner fish (Heniochus acuminatus) and a bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus). View videos and fish abundance information ...
Fairfax Island, next to Lady Musgrave, more turtles.
Fairfax Island, Western end, just north of Lady Musgrave Island. ...
Fairfax Island, Western end, just north of Lady Musgrave Island. Another turtle nesting Island. The Eastern Island covered in ...
Dolphins of Fairfax Island
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Description.
Great Barrier Reef fish survey 7188, Green zone, Fairfax Islands Reef
A single coral trout (Plectropomus leopardus) in rubble habitat View ...
A single coral trout (Plectropomus leopardus) in rubble habitat View videos and study results in Google Earth ...
Island Camping And Fishing the Great Barrier Reef Ep 1
One of my most wild adventures to date, we are going fishing 180kms ...
One of my most wild adventures to date, we are going fishing 180kms off the Australian east coast to fish the outer Great Barrier ...
JetSki Trip to Heron Island, Fitzroy Reef, Lady Musgrave Island and Fairfax Islands. Easter 25
Brisbane to Whitsundays leg 16 Fairfax Island to Fitzroy Reef Lagoon Entrance
I think this was the best sail this trip so far.
I think this was the best sail this trip so far.
🛶Point Fairfax, Moresby Island 2020
a lunch stop while on a day paddle around Moresby Island...
a lunch stop while on a day paddle around Moresby Island...
Everyone forgets Australia’s island territories
Crown-of-Thorns-Starfish at Fairfax Islands - Thursday 4th April-2013
Crown-of-Thorns-Starfish at Fairfax Islands - Thursday 4th April-2013 ...
Crown-of-Thorns-Starfish at Fairfax Islands - Thursday 4th April-2013 Trail of damaged coral as they move along.
Explore & Dive Lady Musgrave Island in 30seconds #shorts
The Southern Great Barrier Reef is an ocean lovers paradise, and Lady ...
The Southern Great Barrier Reef is an ocean lovers paradise, and Lady Musgrave Island is no exception. From the bustling coral ...
Dinghy cruising open water adventure to the Great Barrier Reef Part 1
Dinghy cruising open water adventure to the Great Barrier Reef part 1 ...
Dinghy cruising open water adventure to the Great Barrier Reef part 1 The Boats-Oday Daysailer and Core Sound 17.
Pioneering Freediving Adventure: Inaugural Retreat at Lady Musgrave with The Pressure Project
Embark on an unforgettable journey into the heart of freediving ...
Embark on an unforgettable journey into the heart of freediving paradise with The Pressure Project and Lady Musgrave ...
Brisbane to Whitsundays leg 15 Lady Musgrave to Fairfax Island
Lord Fairfax talks cross-Solent ferries in the House of Lords
ALONE 5 Days Catch & Cook (Reef & Boat Camping)
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Australia is classified as Developed region: nonG7: Developed economies outside of the Group of Seven, characterized by high income and advanced economic structures. The level of income is High income: OECD.
News – Latest Updates and Headlines from Fairfax Island
Stay informed with the most recent news and important headlines from Fairfax Island. Here’s a roundup of the latest developments.
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Please note: The data used here has been primarily extracted from satellite readings. Deviations from exact values may occur, particularly regarding the height of elevations and population density. Land area and coastline measurements refer to average values at mean high tide.
