New Island

About

New Island is jewel for wildlife and scenery situated at the west of the Falklands’ archipelago. Owned and managed by local wildlife charity Falklands Conservation (incorporating NICT) it is a key conservation and scientific research site. 

The terrain is varied with spectacular cliffs, white sand beaches and secret coves, rugged hills and small open plains. It is an Important Bird Area with species including gentoo, magellanic and rockhopper penguins, black-browed albatross, king cormorants, thin-billed prions, striated caracaras and peregrine falcons. The remains of the Falklands’ only a land-based whaling station can still be explored.

Self-catering accommodation is available on the island, for more details please click this link New Island - Self-Catering (Settlement).

Falkland Islands Government Air Service (FIGAS) flights to New Islands are limited to three adults or equivalent due to airstrip limitations. There are significant logistical challenges getting to/from the island, with weather conditions sometimes preventing landings for several days at a time. Due to these logistical challenges only bookings can be taken from Falkland Island residents, scientists, film crews and those overseas tourists who will be spending several weeks in the Falkland Islands and whose schedule is sufficiently flexible to allow for possible delays. Flexible travel plans are rewarded with an experience of a lifetime

In order to book self-catering accommodation please contact the wardens by using the above email link.

New Island offers safe anchorages for private yachts.  Private yacht owners need to follow customs and immigration procedures for entering the Falklands. Once this has been granted please email or call the New Island wardens to arrange permission for your visit prior to your arrival at New Island. There is a small landing fee per day for yacht visits.