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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
Bull Point
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. The site is low-lying, and the land immediately around the point was recently cleared of farm stock - leading to an improvement in the diversity of flora.
Reaching the site is a challenging 4WD trek, but visitors are rewarded with wonderful views over an extensive sand dunes system and the coast. A series of permanent and seasonal pools are popular with bird watchers, as they provide valuable habitat for waterfowl and wading birds. Maritime enthusiasts will also enjoy examining the hulk of the Craigielea, a large 3-masted barque that was wrecked on the western point in 1879.
Bull Point is a large site with many points of interest for visitors. It is an excellent full-day trip but much better enjoyed by utilising self-catering accommodation found at various points across North Arm Farm or from Goose Green/Darwin or Walker Creek.
Land owner: Falklands Landholdings Corporation - North Arm Farm
Ph +500 32080
Access: By road and off-road track, standard road access to North Arm then 4WD. Visitors are strongly recommended to hire a guide unless travelling in convoy with experienced off-road drivers.
Flora/fauna: Gentoo and Magellanic penguin, occasional sea lion sightings, white-rumped sandpiper, two-banded plover, rufous-chested dotterel, Magellanic snipe, Falkland grass wren, dark-faced ground tyrant, Falkland Pipit and Thrush, Falkland lavender, clubmoss cudweed, lady's slipper, vanilla daisy, coastal nassauvia.
Activities: Self-drive exploration, hiking, photography, picknicking.
Accommodation: North Arm Farm accommodation Ph +500 32080, Darwin House Ph +500 31313, Goose Green self catering Ph +500 32228, Walker Creek self catering Ph +500 32093
