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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
Fox Bay and Fox Bay West
The road to Fox Bay from Port Howard makes for an interesting day trip accommodating a variety of interests. Stopping points along the way include plane wrecks from the 1982 Conflict, a lay-by of exposed Devonian age rock containing trace fossils, and the scenic Hawk's Nest Ponds where water fowl can be observed.
Named after the Falkland fox, an animal locally called the warrah and now extinct, Fox Bay is the largest settlement on the West. It is split into two areas on either side of the bay; the East is home to Warrah Design, previously the wool mill, where items of clothing and other textiles can be purchased with Falkland Islands or individually designed logos. A memorial was erected here in 2007 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Falkland Islands conflict.
Land owner: Various owners in the area - please contact the Tourist Board for details or ask your accommodation provider
Access: By road, allow 90 minutes drive from Port Howard, FIGAS, scheduled cruise ship landing
Flora/fauna: Falkland pipit, yellow orchid, crested caracara, Peale's dolphin, several species of water fowl, Magellanic and gentoo penguin, black-necked swan, red-backed hawk
Activities: Military history, self-drive exploration, fossils, wool mill
Accommodation: Lake Sulivan Farm (self catering) Norma and Roger Edwards
Ph +500 42004 E-mail: nr.edwards@horizon.co.fk
