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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
Little Chartres
Little Chartres is sited in the centre of West Falkland with a large variety of tours (battlefield, wildlife) and experiences on offer. Spend time sight-seeing, taking nature walks (including the Little Chartres wildlife reserve for rare plants), chilling out, or helping out on the farm. We have a children’s playground, miniature horses, 6-hole golf course, and trout fishing (fly and spinning equipment available). Camping possible.
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p>Land owner: Jim and Lesley Woodward
Ph +500 42215 E-mail: jandlwoodward@horizon.co.fk
Access: By road, allow 60 minutes drive from Port Howard, FIGAS at Chartres, Fox Bay, Port Howard
Flora/fauna: Felton's flower, Yellow Pale Maiden, Several speicies of birds including black chinned siskin and thrush, waterfowl and gentoo penguins
Activities: Birdwatching, hiking, fishing, golf, experience farm life, self-drive exploration, Tours, children's activities
Accommodation: Little Charters (B&B and self catering), Little Chartres Top Dip Shanty (self catering) Jim and Lesley Woodward
Ph +500 42215 E-mail: jandlwoodward@horizon.co.fk
