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Things to do in Falkland Islands, Falkland Islands: The Best Nature & Wildlife Areas
Discover the best top things to do in Falkland Islands, Falkland Islands including Bluff Cove Lagoon, Volunteer Point, Cape Bougainville, Elephant Beach Farm, Kidney Island, Kelp Point, New Island, Volunteer Point, Saunders Island, Gypsy Cove.
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1. Bluff Cove Lagoon
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 306 reviews
The Lagoon on our ranch, Bluff Cove, is home to 3,000 Gentoo Penguins, a growing colony of King Penguins, and an abundance of other spectacular wildlife on a beautiful wilderness beach only reached by our 4x4 vehicles. Home-baking and delicious local flavours are served with live music in the Sea Cabbage Café. The Museum tells the story of Bluff Cove. Our award winning tour is a fabulous combination of Falkland wildlife, heritage and hospitality.
Reviewed By 333judithw - Philadelphia, United States
Fabulous tour and experience! Friendly, knowledgeable guides on the minibus and 4x4 vehicles, lots of opportunities to see penguins up close, gorgeous scenery, lovely gift shop and cafe with homemade British tea and pastries. Not to be missed!
2. Volunteer Point
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 332 reviews
Reviewed By scottportelli - Sydney, Australia
One of the jewels of the Falkland Islands is Volunteer point, which has the largest accessible King Penguin colony in this part of the world. This pristine landscape with white sandy beaches, spectacular coastline, rolling hills and winding water ways is a haven for so much wildlife and birds. It is a visual overload that numbs all the senses into submission as you take in the sights and sounds consuming you as you explore this beautiful place. This time of year, is simply magical, King Penguins are on eggs, Gentoo chicks are hatching, Magellenic’s are courting and marine mammals patrol the beach and surf looking for unsuspecting penguins to cross their path. Nature in the raw is what you are presented with on a daily if not hourly basis. Derek and Trudi who live at Volunteer and have been the wardens looking after the property for many years, are just amazing, they look after me and the group each year and make us feel like no task is too difficult. The food is amazing, the location is amazing and I couldn’t feel more welcome than when I visit this magnificent place. This is my 4th time visiting the Falkland Islands and I can’t imagine not coming here, it’s always on our list of special places to visit.
3. Cape Bougainville
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By StijnLieshout - Apeldoorn, The Netherlands
This cape is a true gem on the North coast of East Falkland. Saw Rockhopper and Macaroni penguins, Sea Lions, Empire cormorants, Skuas and more. Nice cliffs, sea battering the rocks. Nature at its finest. If you have no extensive off-road driving experience like me, don’t bother coming on your own. The terrain is really difficult and it’s a 2,5 hour drive from Stanley, maybe more. I was guided and driven by Tony Smith, a very nice and knowledgeable guide and an off-road master. A day’s trip worth every penny.
4. Elephant Beach Farm
5. Kidney Island
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By scottportelli - Sydney, Australia
If you only have one day in Stanley, this is a must-see activity! Greeted by Andrew, we set off by boat across to this very special place called Kidney Island. Andy’s knowledge, expertise and respect for the wildlife made this even more memorable. We landed on the west side of the island and started into the tussock grass following the bellows of resting sealions, and observing various birds of prey and seabirds along the way. Before heading over to the sea cliffs to visit the Rockhopper colonies perched up on the edge of the rocky cliff tops. But then the main event happened! More than 100 thousand sooty sheerwaters start returning to the island as the sunsets they appear in huge numbers scattered across the dusk sky. It was one of the most spectacular natural events I have witnessed and nothing could prepare me for the sheer magnitude of what I was witnessing. This is truly a hidden gem of visiting the Falklands, the good thing is, it is only a short 30 minute boat ride from town. You have to see this and if you are lucky you may get a spectacular Falkland Island sunset as well.
6. Kelp Point
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By Randm57 - Gold Coast, Australia
We chose to do this tour whilst on a cruise stop in Stanley. We are so happy we made this choice. A small group overall, and then even more personal with only 4 people per 4x4 vehicle. An off-road trip that was so much fun, and allowed us to see some of the more remote scenery. Elephant seals and penguins were mentioned in the tour description and was it true - yes, yes, yes. Unbelievable to get so close to the elephant seals at one beach, and then get close to a gentoo penguin colony at another beach (we were given a briefing on safe distances to view the seals and the penguins) Both stops were long enough to just sit and take it all in, which was fantastic. Our guide/driver was super informative and had a great sense of humour which also really added to the tour. This is an exclusive tour run by Penguin Travel, and we recommend it to anyone wanting an adventure and a look at wildlife in a totally unspoilt and respectful way.
7. New Island
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5.0 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By peakdistricttravel - Whaley Bridge, United Kingdom
Absolutely one off place to visit. Weather was fine and dry. The penguin and albatross colony is beyond words you have to see it for yourself. The building at the back of the beach has a number of souvenirs to support the conservation.
8. Volunteer Point
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By Trip60
It was fabulous to get to see the King Penguins so close! They are very concerned about preserving the place for the future. It was very well organized and I cannot find works to explain how beautiful the tour was. Please do not hesitate to take a tour to visit the King Penguins with Patrick Watts. Unforgettable experience
9. Saunders Island
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 56 reviews
Reviewed By ordnator - East Falkland, Falkland Islands
My wife, daughter and I have just returned from staying at the Rookery and a night at the settlement. We live in the Falklands and appreciate that many camp houses or places in remote locations do not have 24 hour power (this is often taken for granted by most people). The cottage was great, 24 hour electrical power was my first great surprise. The proximity to the wildlife was another, the Rockhopper colony us a mere 30 minutes walk during which we could take in the gracefull Blackbrowed Albatrosses. The Rockhopper shower provides excellent photos, half a meter above are nesting Albatross with King Cormorants all around. Gently Penguins are 30 mins the otherway with a great each on the way.we swam with Commerson Dolphins and Magallenic Penguins. Staying at the Rookery for a few days was great as we could take in the sunrise and sunsets and capture same photos with different light. The whole family have fallen in love with Saunders Island with our teenage daughter saying she wished we were staying longer. The hosts David and Susan were exceptional and put us up in the settlement when fog grounded the Islander aircraft (to our delight). Truely wonderful to leave the I ternet and mobile phones on the back burner and experience genuine peace for a few days. We will be comming back.
10. Gypsy Cove
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 288 reviews
Reviewed By BigAl-Roll_Tide - Vancouver, United States
It is a relative short bus ride from downtown to Gypsy Cove for you to enjoy the sights. You will see a number of penguins as well a number of other birds, and sea life - if you travel in by Cruise ship, you will see your ship anchored in the bay as well. It is well worth the modest bus ticket cost to walk and see Gypsy Cove.
