 The island's perimeter is embodied by sharp cliff faces, making many of the island's beaches difficult to get to.Some of the easily accessible beaches include Flying Fish Cove (main beach), Lily Beach, Ethel Beach, and Isabel Beach, while the more difficult beaches to access include Greta Beach, Dolly Beach, Winifred Beach, Merrial Beach, and West White Beach, which all require a vehicle with four wheel drive and a difficult walk through dense rainforest.Christmas Island is located towards the southern edge of the equatorial region.