Accordingly, the area open to human movement is limited during the bird nesting season. Accommodation The Scientist's hut houses up to 12 visitors in 4, bunk-style bedrooms and 2 annexe areas. The hut has a rubble floor except for the kitchen area which has a timber floor. All basic kitchen utensils and crockery are provided. Mattresses, blankets and pillows are provided but visitors must bring their own sheets, sleeping bags, pillow cases and towels.
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.