Inaccessible Island
Inaccessible Island is a volcanic island located in the South Atlantic Ocean, 31 km (19 mi) south-west of Tristan da Cunha. Its highest point, Swale's Fell, reaches 581 m (1,906 ft), and the island is 12.65 km2 (4.88 sq mi) in area. The volcano was last active six million years ago and is currently extinct.
Inaccessible Island's location in relation to Tristan da Cunha | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | South Atlantic Ocean |
| Coordinates | 37.30°S 12.68°W |
| Archipelago | Tristan da Cunha |
| Area | 12.65 km2 (4.88 sq mi) |
| Administration | |
United Kingdom | |
| St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha | |
IUCN category Ia (strict nature reserve) | |
UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
| Type | Natural |
| Criteria | vii, x |
| Designated | 1995 (41st session) |
| Reference no. | 740 |
Ramsar Wetland | |
| Designated | 20 November 2008 |
| Reference no. | 1869 |
Inaccessible Island is part of the archipelago of Tristan da Cunha, which is part of the overseas territory of the United Kingdom known as Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha. Tristan da Cunha itself is accessible only by sea via a seven-day voyage from Cape Town, South Africa, and the harbour on Inaccessible Island allows access for only a few days of the year. Access to the island must be granted by the local government office.