Coral rubble surrounds the buildings and is the floor in some structures, so bring robust footwear. The smallest room on the Island with the best view. The only fresh water available on One Tree Island is that collected and stored from rainfall. Therefore water conservation is a high priority on the island. The main source of energy for the research station is from solar panels.
Additional power is supplied by a diesel generator with a petrol driven generator as back up.
Generated power is directed through an interactive inverter that provides mains quality power. The laboratories and accommodation huts are all serviced by 240 volt outlets. E-mail is available at the station. Visitors who bring non-biodegradable, toxic or radioactive material to the island are solely responsible for all safety aspects of storage and use whilst on the island, and its removal on departure. There are three laboratories.