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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 Dolphin
Jutting in to the South Atlantic at the northern tip of East Falklands, Cape Dolphin was named after HMS Dolphin, the vessel used by Commander John Byron when he took possession of the Falklands for the English at Port Egmont in 1765.
Today this beautiful location is a private farm where visitors are welcome to enjoy the beaches and abundant wildlife, including three species of penguin, storm petrels, sea lions, the occasional whale and large numbers of ducks and birds on Swan Pond. For the more adventurous there are excellent hiking opportunities and the chance to explore caves above the waterline. Visitors should set aside a full day to make the most of this diverse site.
Land owner: Philip Miller
Ph +500 41015 or e-mail. capedolpin@horizon.co.fk)
Access: By road and off-road track, standard road access to the farm then 4WD. Visitors are strongly recommended to hire a guide unless travelling in convoy with experienced off-road drivers.
Flora/fauna: Wilson’s storm petrel, Magellanic, king and gentoo penguin, southern sea lion, sei and southern-right whale, Commerson’s and Peale’s dolphin, black-necked swan.
Activities: Self-drive exploration, camping, hiking, photography
Accommodation: Camping available on-site (contact Philip Miller for details), Race Point Farm, Elephant Beach Farm self catering Ph +500 41020, Kingsford Valley Farm self catering Ph +500 32233, Stanley operators
