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The Falkland Islands

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Reasons To
Visit The Falkland Islands

  • History

    If you go to the islands for the wildlife the chances are you will come back fascinated by the history. It is not all about the 1982 conflict and with the current changing face of the islands a new chapter is currently being written.

    History

  • Penguins

    There are few places in the world where you can sit, alone, in a penguin colony with 1000's of birds and 95% of these spots have to be in the Falklands. If you are lucky you can see 5 species of penguins in one day in one place; Gentoo, Magellanic, rock hopper, king and macaroni.

    Penguins

  • People

    Not only are they incredibly welcoming but they are so knowledgeable and aware of the environment in which they live. Being guided around an island by one of the three inhabitants is a pleasure in itself.

    People

  • Remoteness

    How many places have you been in the last ten years that still rely on 2-metre radio to contact anyone? Leave your mobile at home because, outside Stanley, it won't work.

    Remoteness

  • Scenery

    There may well be a well earned reputation for barren and wind swept lands - but they are truly beautiful and virtually untouched by humans.

    Scenery

  • Wildlife

    The islands teem with a massive array of wildlife, from tiny land birds that survive in pest free environments to enormous elephant seals and beautiful black browed albatross, not forgetting the flightless wasp that have evolved to cope with the wind.

    Wildlife

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Visit Port Howard, The Falkland Islands

A working farm, on the edge of Bold Cove on West Falkland, Port Howard is a fascinating introduction to the farming history of the islands.

Port Howard, The Falkland Islands
Port Howard, The Falkland IslandsPort Howard, The Falkland Islands

Port Howard

The Falkland Islands

A working farm, on the edge of Bold Cove on West Falkland, Port Howard is a fascinating introduction to the farming history of the islands.

The FIGAS flight will bring you in over the high ridge that circles the farm and you will soon be tucking into the hearty ’smoko’ (tea and cake break) that is typical of the Falklands.

You may be here at the right time to see some of the sheep shearing gangs hard at work, while other possible excursions include fishing trips and 4WD outings to some of the nearby wildlife sites, or a game of golf (carefully avoiding the well-marked minefields) on the course behind the farm.

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