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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
Port Stephens
Port Stephens' rugged headland provides a breeding ground for many rockhopper and gentoo penguins. Just an hour's scenic coastal walk from the settlement lie Wood Cove and Stephens Peak, both excellent for wildlife watching. Further around the south coast, visitors will come across the strange rock formations known as Indian Village. Calm Head, about 2 hours walk from the settlement, has superb views of the jagged shoreline and powerful South Atlantic. A self-catering cottage in the Port Stephens settlement provides a comfortable base from which to explore this area.
Land owner: Peter and Ann Robertson
Ph +500 42307 E-mail: par@horizon.co.fk
Access: By road; allow 80 minutes from Fox Bay, FIGAS
Flora/fauna: Lady's slipper, Smooth and Woolly Ragwort, Vanilla Daisy, Rockhopper and gentoo penguins, sealions and fur seals, various species of water birds
Activities: Hiking, wildlife watching, photography
Accommodation: Port Stephens (self catering)
Ph +500 42307 E-mail: par@horizon.co.fk
