The only other transport links with Christmas Island are supply ships which sail from Fremantle and Singapore every four to six weeks. Camping in certain areas can be arranged through Parks Australia. There are a small number of restaurants, cafes and bars on the island and there are a few retail outlets offering a basic range of sporting goods and sportswear, jewellery, clothing, giftware, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, books, electrical goods, furniture, white goods, hardware, etc. Small shopping areas are located at the Barracks and Temple Court in Settlement, Poon Saan, the Office Complex at Flying Fish Cove, the Kampong, and the airport. General groceries are sold at the supermarket in Settlement and at shops in the Kampong, Poon Saan and Drumsite.
Fuel is available opposite the supermarket in Settlement.
There is a branch of the Westpac Bank at Flying Fish Cove. The Post Office also provides access to some other Australian Banks. Major credits cards are accepted by some retailers on the island. Sports and swimming attire. Reef shoes are handy for walking on coral beaches.