Things to do in Falkland Islands

25 things to do in Falkland Islands

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• Watch King Penguins at Volunteer Point

  Walk among a large colony of king penguins on a white-sand beach backed by rolling tussac grass, one of the most accessible king penguin sites outside Antarctica.

  East Falkland

• Stroll with Gentoo Penguins at Bluff Cove Lagoon

  Wander down to a sheltered lagoon where hundreds of gentoo penguins nest among green tussac, with sea lions often hauled out nearby.

  East Falkland

• Explore the Historic Stanley Waterfront

  Amble along the colourful tin-roofed buildings, visit Christ Church Cathedral with its whalebone arch, and soak up the remote British maritime atmosphere.

  Stanley

• Pay Respects at the 1982 Liberation Memorial

  Stand before the bronze figure of Britannia overlooking the sea, a focal point for remembering the Falklands War and those who lost their lives.

  Stanley

• Visit the Falkland Islands Museum and National Trust

  Browse exhibits on maritime history, natural wonders, and the 1982 conflict, all housed in the historic dockyard buildings near the waterfront.

  Stanley

• Take a 4x4 Safari to Kidney Cove for Rockhopper Penguins

  Drive across challenging terrain to reach a dramatic coastal colony where rockhopper penguins bound up steep cliffs as black-browed albatrosses glide overhead.

  East Falkland

• Witness the Massive Albatross Colony on Steeple Jason

  Land on a remote island to see the world's largest colony of black-browed albatrosses, with over 200,000 birds nesting in spectacular density.

  Jason Islands

• Hike to the Summit of Mount Usborne

  Trek across windswept moorland to the highest peak in the Falklands, rewarded with panoramic views of the 'camp' and maybe encounters with wild horses.

  East Falkland

• Visit the Blue Beach Military Cemetery at San Carlos

  Walk among the white headstones of British servicemen lost during the 1982 landings, set on a quiet hillside overlooking San Carlos Water.

  San Carlos

• Spot Elephant Seals on Sea Lion Island

  Stay at the lodge on this wildlife paradise and observe massive elephant seals, sea lions, and four penguin species, including the rare macaroni, all within walking distance.

  Sea Lion Island

• Cruise The Narrows in Stanley Harbour to See Dolphins

  Join a small boat tour through the narrow entrance channel where Commerson's and Peale's dolphins often ride the bow wake, with Stanley's colourful houses as backdrop.

  Stanley

• Walk the Battlefield of Mount Tumbledown

  Follow trails past Argentine bunkers and rock outcrops where a decisive night battle in 1982 unfolded, overlooking Stanley and the sea.

  Near Stanley

• Discover Goose Green and its War Museum

  Visit the settlement made famous by the parachute regiment battle; the small museum holds personal artifacts and tells the story of the longest land engagement of the conflict.

  Goose Green

• Birdwatching on Carcass Island for Endemics

  Stroll car-free tracks to spot the endemic Cobb's wren, blackish cinclodes, and inquisitive striated caracaras in a safe, predator-free haven.

  Carcass Island

• Dine on Local Lamb and Seafood at Malvina House

  Overlooking the harbour, this hotel restaurant serves melt-in-the-mouth Falklands lamb, fresh squid, and Patagonian toothfish in an elegant setting.

  Stanley

• Enjoy the Accessible Penguin Colony at Gypsy Cove

  A short drive or walk from town, this sheltered beach offers close views of magellanic penguins emerging from burrows in the tussac-topped dunes.

  East Falkland

• Photograph the Rusted Hulk of the Lady Elizabeth

  The iron-hulled barque, wrecked in 1913, lies semi-submerged in Whalebone Cove, its ribs creating a haunting silhouette against the hills.

  Stanley

• Cast for Brown Trout in the Murrell River

  Fish the meandering waters of one of the Falklands' best trout streams, surrounded by rolling camp and maybe a distant view of Mount Usborne.

  East Falkland

• See the Whalebone Arch at Christ Church Cathedral

  Marvel at the iconic arch made from the jawbones of two blue whales, standing beside the southernmost Anglican cathedral in the world.

  Stanley

• Watch Rockhopper Penguins on Pebble Island

  Land on a windswept island to hike to the eastern shore where rockhopper penguins and sometimes macaronis scramble up precipitous cliffs and imperial shags nest alongside.

  Pebble Island

• Ride with Falklands Horse Adventures at Port San Carlos

  Saddle up for a half-day trek across open camp with views of San Carlos Water, passing war memorials and penguin rookeries on a working farm.

  Port San Carlos

• Step Inside Historic Cartmell Cottage

  Explore a restored 19th-century pioneer dwelling, filled with original furnishings and domestic items that bring the early settler days to life.

  Stanley

• Visit the Maggie & Frank Carey Nature Reserve on Saunders Island

  Walk among crashing surf and massive black-browed albatross colonies on the island's neck, with rockhopper penguins and elephant seals nearby.

  Saunders Island

• Enjoy a Pint at the Victory Bar

  The social heart of Stanley where locals and travellers swap stories over cask ale, walls adorned with military memorabilia and international banknotes.

  Stanley

• Take a Scenic Flight with FIGAS

  Fly low over the archipelago in a nine-seater Britten-Norman Islander, watching for whales and dramatic coastlines on a workhorse air service that doubles as a sightseeing trip.

  Stanley