East Falkland

East Falkland is the largest of all the Islands in the archipelago, home to more than 85% of the country's population and the tallest mountain in the Islands (Mount Usborne, 705m).

Part of the appeal of the Falklands is the change in the natural environment and wildlife between locations. The destinations detailed here are merely a starting point for planning your own Falklands' adventure and should not be regarded as an exhaustive list of all you can see and do.

Some places make excellent day trips from Stanley, whilst a number of destinations offer accommodation and are well worth exploring for a longer period of time. Most points of interest are accesible by road, and for those on tight timelines a short flight is also available to selected locations with the Falkland Islands Government Air Service (FIGAS). Some additional day-trips are offered exclusively to cruise ship passengers as special tours - details can be found in the cruise ship excursions section.

Once you're ready to set out, be sure to read the Countryside Code to make sure you get the best of your experience. Always check with the landowner first for permission to access land - in a few cases there is a small fee for this. Visitors making an overnight stay at a destination can usually do this via their accommodation provider.

Bertha’s Beach (1 hour from Stanley)

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. The area is popular with locals and military day-trippers and features a beautiful white sand beach with abundant bird and marine life. Read more...

Bull Point (4.5 hours from Stanley)

Based at the extreme South of East Falklands, Bull Point is an isolated, photogenic location offering access to gentoo and Magellanic penguins, sea lions, and many native plants and flowers. Read more...

Cape Bougainville (2 hours from Stanley)

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. Read more...

Cape Dolphin (2.5 hours from Stanley)

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. Read more...

Darwin (2 hours from Stanley)

Darwin and Goose Green are situated on a narrow bridge of land linking upper and lower East Falklands with Lafonia to the south and Wickham Heights and the Onion Range to the North. Read more...

Elephant Beach Farm (1.5 hours from Stanley)

Neighboured by Cape Dolphin, Elephant Beach Farm extends from Port San Carlos Road all the way to the rugged north coast. Driving from the farmhouse across undulating grassland towards the coast, visitors will reach the gentoo colony overlooking a spectacular tidal lagoon.Read more...

Goose Green & Bodie Creek Bridge (2 hours from Stanley)

A few miles from Darwin, Goose Green was established as a major sheep handling operation in 1922 and is still home to the largest shearing shed in the Falklands. The site is of great historic interest and is easily visited as a daytrip from Stanley or nearby Darwin. Read more...

Kelp Point and Pleasant Roads beach (2 hours from Stanley)

Lying approximately 1.5 hours off-road from the Island Harbour House turn off, Kelp Point is one of the most diverse flora and fauna sites in the Falklands, offering access to 30+ bird species, southern elephant seals, gentoo and Magellanic penguins. Read more...

Long Island Farm (50 minutes from Stanley)

Situated 20 miles from Stanley as the crow flies, Long Island farm is a popular destination for cruise passengers and day trippers alike. Driving from the farmhouse across undulating grassland towards the coast, visitors will reach the gentoo colony overlooking a spectacular tidal lagoon. Read more...

Mt Usborne and Ceritos Corral (1.5 hours from Stanley)

Forming the western edge of Wickham Heights, Mt Usborne reaches 705m (2,312ft) - making it the highest mountain in the Falklands. Usborne has a distinctive hulking shape, and rises impressively from the grasslands at its feet. Read more...

North Arm settlement and farm (3 hours from Stanley)

North Arm is situated in the open grasslands of Lafonia, set at the southern end of East Falklands and the head of the Bay of Harbours. The region is renowned for epic landscapes, varied wildlife, and excellent opportunities for walking and photography. Read more...

Port San Carlos (2 hours from Stanley)

Formerly known as San Carlos North, Port San Carlos settlement is tucked inside an enclosed bay with large working jetty and shearing sheds. Guests can choose to hike or drive (if experienced) to nearby rockhopper and gentoo colonies at Fanning Head and Rookery Sands beach. Read more...

San Carlos (2 hours from Stanley)

San Carlos was the site of the British landing in 1982; today the British cemetery overlooks Bomb Alley, the area in which a number of British ships were bombarded. A small museum houses relics from the conflict and other items of historical interest, alongside a display by Falklands Conservation. Read more...

Sparrow Cove (1.5 hours from Stanley)

Sparrow Cove was named after the British ketch HMS Sparrow, which was stationed in the Islands between 1839 and 1843. Part of Murrell Farm, Sparrow Cove features a photogenic beach set against the jagged peaks of Mount Lowe. Read more...

Volunteer Point (3 hours from Stanley)

Volunteer Point is one of the most popular and important tourist destinations in the Falklands. The site is a cornucopia of bird activity, home to king, gentoo and Magellanic penguins .... Read more...