Top Things to do in Falkland Islands
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Top 10 Nature & Parks in Falkland Islands, Falkland Islands
Discover the best top things to do in Falkland Islands, Falkland Islands including Bluff Cove Lagoon, Volunteer Point, Bleaker Island, Cape Bougainville, Elephant Beach Farm, Kidney Island, Kelp Point, Weddell Island, New Island, Devil's Nose.
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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. Bleaker Island
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By LookingForFamilyFun - Houston, United States
Falkland Islands Holidays booked Bleaker as our second wildlife stay for our week long trip (the first was Pebble, which was guided and long days in a 4x4 with much distance between wildlife sites, but very enjoyable). We spent 2 nights here, so we had a full day, a half day on arrival, and a little time the morning we left. When we arrived on the grass landing strip, we were met by the owners who took us to the lodging..along the way showing us the location of their freshwater ponds with abundant birds, the white sand beach with several gentoo and magellanic colonies nearby, complete with 'penguin highway' where they are coming & going constantly, the shag colony, which can't be missed, you almost drive through it on the way in to the lodge as they've moved so close to the 'road'! The lodge is lovely, we stayed in the cottage (we're 4) and it was nice to have our own space, the heating worked well, though we did have some problems with water temperature changes during showers, but all in all it was absolutely lovely and a very nice sleep...nice linens, nice toiletries (although the best toiletries we had were at Malvina Hotel...and full size refillable would probably work better at this location to reduce waste they have to deal with) Our cottage had a lovely solarium that was wonderful during the day and for watching the sunset, and the den and breakfast table were warmer once it got dark. We walked across the lawn for dinner, which was also very good with large portions and it was nice to have a soup as a starter! Packed lunches were provided each day and breakfast was cooked to order & continental...all very tasty and filling. After we arrived and got settled, the owners' son, Nick, picked us up and took us to the sea lion/elephant seal colony nearby. He is an ecologist and recently tried a rat eradication program on the island which is already showing good results with the return of some smaller ground nesting birds. They are also replanting their grasses to increase the habitat. Nick was super friendly and helpful, knowledgable and interesting to talk to, and he even hosted everyone at his home Christmas Eve for mulled wine and mince pies! (sadly we were confused about the location, so we missed out and our daughter missed the mince pies much to her chagrin! lol!) We rented a vehicle from the owners here, which we highly recommend if you have a short stay here and are here mainly for penguins like us, it let you maximize your time at the locations rather than spend it walking. All of the walking is easy, but it's windy, and the vehicle also provides shelter if anyone gets cold...or wants to take a nap like one of ours! We would spend the day at the penguin locations..the rockhopper colony is a short, easy walk, maybe 10-15 minutes from the lodge, there are also some magellanics nearby, and of course you'll walk right next to the shag colony. The sea lions and elephant seals were probably a 20 minute walk in another direction. The beach, used by magellanics & gentoo, was perfect for watching fancy gentoo beach landings and to see the penguins porpoising in the waves through the clear waters (also where we saw the lonely king), is the furthest walk, maybe 20-30 minutes. Definitely all doable if you're wearing the right clothing for wind/wet and have the time. We really enjoyed our stay here and would definitely return and recommend to others!
4. 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.
5. Elephant Beach Farm
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Weddell Island
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By scottportelli - Sydney, Australia
This is one of the largest islands in the Falklands and has such diverse landscapes that every part of the island looks different. A gentoo colony that nests close to the settlement makes a daily walk to the colony a regular part of your routine when staying on the Island. As always, the hospitality in the Falklands is always welcoming and Weddell is no exception. As we step out of the plane we are welcomed by Elaine and Robert who manage the settlement and who have spent many years over on Bleaker Island managing the settlement, so it was great to see some familiar faces. At one end of the island pristine beaches line the coast and as we drove along the shore both Peales and Commerson dolphins emerge as they cruise along the shallow waters and along the kelp in search of small fish and other prey. Sealions hide in the tussock grass but you can hear the groaning and deep roar of these large sealions which are aptly named, as they resemble an African lion with their size, mane and loan roar. Cormorants are up on high, perched in the sheer cliff faces along the rugged coastline and nest on these steep ledges which barely have room for a small chick, let alone a colony of Rock and imperial cormorants. But they seem to make it work, these birds are so resilient. One of the few remaining islands that still have the presence of Patagonian foxes.
9. New Island
Overall Ratings
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.
10. Devil's Nose
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By RaktimRay - Singapore, Singapore
Located on West Point Island, one of the many islands comprising of the Falkland Island, this is quite a remote spot to get to. The only way you can make footfall here is if you are with an Antarctic cruise or by traveling to the capital city of Falklands called Stanley and then chartering a small vessel to the island. Once you disembark on land, its a bit of a climb to the Devils Nose which is this sort of cliff overlooking the sea where thousands of albatrosses and rockhopper penguins roost. You can be here for hours looking at the birds who are least bothered by you and busy tending to their own needs and fighting with their neighbours. Needless to say don't forget your camera. Make sure to get in touch with the island caretakers Allan and Jackie. They may invite you for a lovely tea and sandwich rendezvous on the only settlement on the island. They also have a couple of range rovers which if you have mobility problems you may hire to take you up to Devils Nose. The weather can be inclement so be layered. While in Falklands this is a place not to be missed.
