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A rich history
From early settlements and gaucho corrals to ship wrecks, monuments and distinctive architecture, there is much to delight the history enthusiast.
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Stanley Jetty
Cruise ship passengers at Stanley's jetty
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Falkland Colours
A weathered shed and its spectacular backdrop on Carcass Island; inspiration for artists and photographers alike
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Aerial view of Stanley
A view of Stanley dotted with the bright colours typical of this seaside town.
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Government House
First built in the 1840s, Government House is the residence of His Excellency the Governor.
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Bluff Cove Lagoon
Beautiful blue skies, the long white sandy beach and colourful foliage characterise Bluff Cove Lagoon (c) Hattie Kilmartin
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A Falklands beach
Light surf on a typical coastline (c) S Cameron
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Gorse in full bloom
Spring on Pebble Island (c) A White
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Old House Stream
Old and new river crossings at the Old House Stream, Chartres, West Falkland
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Port Howard
The road takes you through the West Falkland settlement and to the ferry terminal
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Port Edgar
North and South Head in Port Edgar
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Sunset at Weddell Island
Resemblng a volcano, the sun goes down in a blaze of glory (c) M Beaton
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Golden seal
A seal basks at dusk on Sea Lion Island
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Escaping penguin
A Gentoo penguin makes a frantic effort to reach the beach as a seal closes in behind it
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Albatross
Black-Browed Albatross in flight (c) G Moulds
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Weddell Island
Sundown gives the bay a golden glow
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Driving in convoy
Visitors are ferried back from Bluff Cove Lagoon (c) Hattie Kilmartin
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Getting ready for shearing
Sheep are gathered from the nearby hills ready for shearing at Bluff Cove Farm (c) Hattie Kilmartin
Bertha's Beach
Named after the Norwegian iron barque that wrecked at the site in 1892, Bertha’s Beach is a gentle 10 minute drive from Mount Pleasant Military Complex. Open to the general public with permission, the area is popular with locals and military day-trippers and features a beautiful white sand beach with abundant bird and marine life. The site also offers plenty of opportunity for hiking, photography and picnicking. Dolphins are a regular feature at the beach, often coming close to shore as they hunt in the shallows. Access to the beach is via a locked gate, contact details to obtain access are outlined below.
Land owner: Falklands Landholdings Corporation - Fitzroy Farm
Ph +500 32384.
Access: By road. Suitable for 4WD vehicles (self drive or hire a guide ). For access details, visitors and residents should contact the Fitzroy Farm Manager, military personnel can also contact the Joint Education Centre inside MPA (+500 76205).
Flora/fauna: Commerson’s and Peale’s dolphin, Magellanic and blackish oystercatcher, gentoo penguin.
Activities: Self-drive exploration, hiking, photography, picknicking.
Accommodation: Darwin House Ph +500 31313, Goose Green self catering Ph +500 32228, Walker Creek self catering Ph +500 32093 Kingsford Valley Farm self catering Ph +500 32233, Stanley operators
Download the Falkland Conservation brochure about Bertha's Beach:
Bertha's Beach , East Falkland (1.2mb)
