Things to do in Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha

25 things to do in Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha

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• Visit Longwood House, Napoleon's exile residence

  Tour the restored house where Napoleon Bonaparte lived in exile from 1815 until his death in 1821. The museum contains original furnishings, memorabilia, and gardens he cultivated.

  Longwood, Saint Helena

• Explore Jamestown's historic stairway and streets

  Walk the 699-step Jacob's Ladder up the steep volcanic cliff, then stroll through the charming Georgian streets of the world's smallest capital city, visiting the castle and cathedral.

  Jamestown, Saint Helena

• Hike to Diana's Peak, Saint Helena's highest point

  Trek through the lush cloud forest of the central ridge to reach the island's summit at 823 meters, offering panoramic views and spotting endemic flora like the Saint Helena ebony.

  Saint Helena

• Dive at the St. Helena wreck site

  Scuba dive on the artificial reef created by the sinking of the RMS St. Helena, the island's former supply ship. The wreck is now teeming with tropical marine life.

  Saint Helena

• Visit the Heart-Shaped Waterfall

  See this iconic natural formation where water cascades over a volcanic dyke into a perfect heart shape, best viewed after heavy rains. A short walk from the road leads to the viewpoint.

  Saint Helena

• Sample St. Helena coffee at Rosemary Plain

  Visit one of the world's most remote coffee plantations, tour the terraced fields on volcanic slopes, and taste the distinctively floral, citrusy beans prized by connoisseurs.

  Saint Helena

• Learn about the Wirebird at the Peaks National Park

  Visit the protected habitat of the critically endangered Saint Helena Plover, the island's national bird, at this high-altitude park. Binoculars are essential for spotting them.

  Saint Helena

• Walk the Governor's Garden and Castle Gardens

  Stroll through these formal, terraced gardens in Jamestown, featuring tropical plants, a canon battery, and the historic castle. The gardens provide a cool respite from the town's heat.

  Jamestown, Saint Helena

• Visit The Briars Pavilion

  See the small pavilion where Napoleon lived for the first few months of his exile on Saint Helena. The property also features a Japanese garden and memorial to his stay.

  The Briars, Saint Helena

• Ascend Green Mountain on Ascension Island

  Hike through a unique 'cloud forest' that was artificially created in the 19th century on this barren volcanic peak, now a lush green oasis with walking trails and stunning views.

  Ascension Island

• Watch green turtles nesting on Long Beach

  Witness one of the Atlantic's largest populations of green sea turtles hauling ashore at night to lay eggs on this pristine, remote beach between January and May.

  Ascension Island

• Visit the NASA Tracking Station site

  Explore the historical site of the former Apollo-era NASA tracking station, a key facility during the space race. The area offers interpretive signs and views of the island's rugged terrain.

  Ascension Island

• Play golf at one of the world's most remote courses

  Tee off at the Ascension Island Golf Club, a nine-hole course with fairways of crushed volcanic rock and greens of oiled sand, offering a truly unique and challenging round.

  Georgetown, Ascension Island

• Dive at Boatswain Bird Island

  Scuba dive or snorkel around this dramatic sea stack, home to a massive colony of sooty terns and offering underwater cliffs, caves, and encounters with large pelagic fish.

  Ascension Island

• Explore the lava tubes at Breakneck Valley

  Descend into the fascinating volcanic geology of Ascension by exploring these accessible lava tubes, remnants of past eruptions that formed the island's unique landscape.

  Ascension Island

• Visit the Georgetown Museum

  Learn about Ascension's unique natural history, military past, and role in the slave trade and scientific expeditions at this small but informative museum in the island's capital.

  Georgetown, Ascension Island

• Hike to the summit of Queen Mary's Peak on Tristan da Cunha

  Tackle the challenging, often cloud-shrouded ascent to the 2062-meter summit of this active volcano, the central and most iconic peak of the Tristan da Cunha archipelago.

  Tristan da Cunha

• Wander Edinburgh of the Seven Seas, the world's most remote settlement

  Experience life in the planet's most isolated permanent community, exploring its single road, the post office, the church, and chatting with the friendly, close-knit islanders.

  Tristan da Cunha

• See rockhopper penguins at the Tristan da Cunha archipelago

  Observe large breeding colonies of Northern Rockhopper Penguins on the steep, grassy slopes of the main island and surrounding islets, one of the world's most important sites for this species.

  Tristan da Cunha

• Learn at the Tristan da Cunha Museum & Post Office

  Visit this combined institution to see exhibits on the 1961 volcanic eruption, island heritage, and maritime history, then send a postcard with the famous Tristan da Cunha postmark.

  Edinburgh of the Seven Seas, Tristan da Cunha

• Enjoy a Tristan rock lobster feast

  Savor the sweet, succulent meat of the Tristan rock lobster, the island's main export and culinary pride, typically prepared simply grilled or boiled and served at a community gathering.

  Tristan da Cunha

• Take a boat trip to Inaccessible Island

  Journey by longboat to this UNESCO World Heritage Site, a pristine, uninhabited island sanctuary for vast seabird colonies and the world's smallest flightless bird, the Inaccessible Island rail.

  Tristan da Cunha

• Visit the Cathedral Rock and 'Big Beach' of Tristan

  See the dramatic basalt sea stack known as Cathedral Rock and the adjacent, often windswept Big Beach, a key breeding site for sub-Antarctic fur seals and a striking coastal landscape.

  Tristan da Cunha

• Attend a service at St. Mary's Church

  Experience a part of the island's spiritual and social life by attending a service at this Anglican church, the community's central gathering place, built after the 1961 eruption.

  Edinburgh of the Seven Seas, Tristan da Cunha

• Explore the 1961 eruption site and abandoned village

  Walk around the area near the settlement that was evacuated during the 1961 volcanic eruption. See the remnants of buried houses and the lava flows that forced the entire population to flee.

  Tristan da Cunha