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Stanley
An aerial view of Stanley with Christ Church Cathedral at centre
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Welcome to the Falkland Islands
A sign greeting cruise ship passengers as they come ashore
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Mount Pleasant Airport
Hercules aircraft on the tarmac at MPA
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Kelp Goose
The majestic all-white male Kelp Goose
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Escaping penguin
A Gentoo penguin makes a frantic effort to reach the beach as a seal closes in behind it
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Variable Hawk
Hawk perching on the horse corral at an East Falkland farm (c) S Jaffray
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Boating
Dolphin and whale spotting are popular activities (c) Hattie Kilmartin
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Bluff Cove settlement
A mountain top view worth climbing for (c) Hattie Kilmartin
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Blue day
Off roading near beautiful beaches and clear blue sea (c) Hattie Kilmartin
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Cruise ship in Stanley Harbour
The Hanseatic on a quiet day in Stanley
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Sunset at Weddell Island
Resembling a volcano, the sun goes down in a blaze of glory (c) M Beaton
New Island cruise landing
New Island is located off Weddell Island in the far west of the archipelago. The most remote of all the inhabited islands in the Falklands archipelago, New Island is a popular destination for small expedition ships who enjoy the stunning scenery, birdwatching, offshore dolphin sightings, as well as penguins, sea lions and fur seals. The entire island is a Nature Reserve and is home to over 40 of the Falklands’ breeding bird species. Ship passengers land steps away from one of the oldest building in the Falklands; built in 1812-13, the Charles Barnard building, having been carefully restored now houses a small museum and visitor centre.
Landing: zodiac
Flora/fauna: Thin-billed prion, black-browed albatross, peregrine falcon, South American fur seal, lady’s slipper, vanilla daisy and other endemic plant species
Activites: Birdwatching, walking, photography
