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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
Cape Bougainville
Resting on the north coast of East Falklands, Cape Bougainville is picturesque site featuring rockhopper penguins, sea lions and southern giant petrels. The Cape was named after French navigator Louis Antoine de Bougainville - founder of the French settlement at Port Louis in 1764.
Cape Bougainville is part of Gibraltar Station, a 52,000 acre sheep property farmed by the Pitaluga family for five generations. Its gaucho heritage can be glimpsed through the turf and stone corrals that were built by members of the Pitaluga family during the 1800s, some of which are still in use today. Wool production continues to be the mainstay of this family-run operation.
Land owner: Pitaluga Family - contact Nick and Annie Pitaluga
Ph +500 31193 or fax +500 31194
Access: By road and off-road track but only with a tour guide during summer months. Overnight camping visits by special arrangement.
Flora/fauna: Rockhopper and macaroni penguin, southern sea lion, various seabird species, southern giant petrel, various gull species, occasional whale sightings, abundant native flora.
Activities: 4WD guided tour, hiking, photography
Accommodation: Camping available on-site (contact the Pitalugas for details), Stanley operators, Elephant Beach Farm self catering Ph +500 41020
