Things to do in Falkland Islands

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.