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The road ahead
A Falkland landscape and an open road - find your Falkland Islands
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Black-browed Albatross
View of the iconic brow markings of the black-browed albatross - the Falkland Islands are home to over 65% of the world's black-browed albatross population
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Chartres River
The Chartres river has large pools which carry Sea Trout and can be fished by arrangement with land owners (c) S Luxton
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A Falklands beach
Light surf on a typical coastline (c) S Cameron
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Penguin Walk
Children enjoy the freedom and the fresh air at Gypsy Cove
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Old House Stream
Old and new river crossings at the Old House Stream, Chartres, West Falkland
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Penguin Parade
Parading king penguins delight photographers at Volunteer Point (c) S Jaffray
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Port Howard
The road takes you through the West Falkland settlement and to the ferry terminal
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Port Edgar
North and South Head in Port Edgar
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Driving in convoy
A string of vehicles make their way back from Volunteer Point (c) S Jaffray
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Fence at sunset
Wire and wooden batten fences divide the vast area outside of Stanley, known as the camp, into smaller areas for controlled grazing of stock
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Gentoo Penguins
Gentoos at Volunteer Lagoon (c) D Pettersson
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Sandy beach
Pristine beaches with white sand and coastal greens are plentiful around the Falklands
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Reindeer
Introduced from South Georgia both male and female have antlers
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Splash
Off roading is a fun way to explore the Islands beyond the road network, with an experienced guide (c) Hattie Kilmartin
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Roosting
Turkey Vultures on East Island (c) Hattie Kilmartin
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Britton Norman Islander aircraft at work
The cherry red aircraft carries passengers and freight to outlying settlements
Vehicle Hire
Both East and West Falklands have excellent internal road systems linking key settlements and areas of interest. Outside of Stanley the majority of roads are unsurfaced (gravel), and therefore require a vehicle capable of dealing with unfinished surfaces (such as a 4WD).
To hire a vehicle in the Falklands, be sure to contact one of the companies below before you arrive:
Falkland Islands Company (vehicle hire)
Contact: Stephen Luxton
Vehicle types: Land Rover Defender, Discovery and Freelander, Ford Ranger & Everest, Suzuki Jimny.
Tel: +(500) 27678
Fax: +(500) 27679
Email: fic.auto@horizon.co.fk
Web: www.the-falkland-islands-co.com
Stanley Services Ltd (Travel Division)
Vehicle type: Mitsubishi Pajero
Tel: +(500) 22622
Fax: +(500) 22623
Email: info@falklandislandsholidays.com
Web: www.falklandislandsholidays.com
