The Australian Islands are a group of islands located off the coast of Australia. The three most well-known islands are CHRISTMAS Island, Cocos Island, and Fraser Island. CHRISTMAS Island is an Australian territory located in the Indian Ocean, about 2, 600 km northwest of Perth. Cocos Island is an Australian external territory located in the Indian Ocean, about 1, 300 km southwest of CHRISTMAS Island. Fraser Island is the largest sand island in the world, located along the southeastern coast of Queensland. All three of these islands are popular tourist destinations due to their unique landscapes and wildlife.