Falkland Islands - Inseln am Ende der Welt

Stanley:
Stanley is the capital of the Falkland Islands and is the usual finishing point for visits.

With a population of 1989 it is the smallest and most remote capital city in the world, in many ways like an English village, but with Government House, a Cathedral and a wide range of amenities and services. The city is built on a north-facing slope to catch the sun throughout the year and looks across Stanley harbour with its wealth of sea-birds and shipping.


Darwin:
Under two hours from Stanley by road and much less by plane, Darwin settlement retains much evidence of the gauchos who once lived there and, together with nearby Goose Green, of the 1982 conflict.

Since October 1999, accommodation has been available at the re-opened Darwin Lodge where facilities for visitors include fishing, riding and golf.

Salvador:
On the north coast of East Falkland, accessible by all weather track, one and a half hours drive from Stanley, lies Salvador, one of the Falkland's best kept secrets. Along the majestic, south atlantic coastline of white sand beaches and rocky outcrops, there is an abundance of wildlife, including five kinds of penguin, elephant seals and sea lions, along with numerous species of marine, shore, freshwater and inland birds. Shared self-catering accomodation is available, 'bunk house' style, in this picturesque settlement of this working sheep farm, which has been home to the Pitiluga family for five generation.

Contact: Robin and Jene Pitaluga. Tel: ++(500)31199 Fax: ++(500)31194.

Port Louis:
Less than an hour's drive from stanley by all weather road the self catering Garden House overlooks the Careenage of this historic and picturesque settlement. Ideally located for exploring the north coast on escorted day trips to see spectacular scenery and large concentrations of three varieties of penguins.
Contact: Peter and Melanie Gilding. Tel: ++(500) 31060 Fax: ++(500)31061.


San Carlos:
San Carlos lies at the western end of East Falkland. This small farming settlement made world headlines during the 1982 conflict as the British forces beach head.


Port San Carlos:
In the north west of East Falkland, some two and a half hours drive from Stanley or less by plane, Port San Carlos offers magnificent scenery, fishing on the San Carlos River and a fine selection of wildlife. Full board and self-catering accomodation is available at The Pod. Self-catering accomodation is also available at Smylies Cottage.
Contact: The Pod. Pat Pratlett and Patrick Bernsten. Tel: ++(500) 41018.
Contact: Smylies Cottage. Tony and Jenny Anderson. Tel: ++(500) 41013.



Sea Lion Island:
The most southerly-inhabited island in the Falklands. With a resident population of four, it is 5 miles long and 1.5 miles wide. All parts are accessible by 4WD or on foot from the comfortable Sea Lion Lodge.

Sea Lion Island boasts a spectacular display of wildlife including elephant seals and sea lions, rockhopper, gentoo, magellanic and macaroni penguins, striated and crested caracaras and numerous shore and sea birds. Orcas, or killer whales can also be spotted offshore.
Contact: Sea Lion Lodge.

Port Howard
Port Howard is a sheep farming settlement from which the 200,000-acre Port Howard farm is operates. The forty or so inhabitants look after approximately 42,000 sheep and 800 cattle. In a scenically attractive location, Port Howard is an ideal place to experience Camp life at first hand and an excellent base from which to explore the fine landscapes of West Falkland. The settlement has a comfortable lodge to which is attatched a small museum housing relics of the 1982 conflict.
Visitors can watch the various aspects of sheep farming and take advantage of opportunities available for walking and riding. Port Howard Lodge is also the Islands' best centre for sea trout fishing on the Warrah and Chartres rivers. Guiding and transport can be provided.
Contact: Jackie Jennings. Tel/Fax: ++(500) 42187. Email porthowardlodge@horizon.co.fk.
www.port-howard.com


Pebble Island
Scenic Pebble Island is 24 miles long and run primarily as sheep farm. The island’s only settlement, which includes Pebble Island Lodge, is located on a narrow neck of land close to a spectacular sand beach. Formerly the farm manager’s home, this cosy little lodge offers extreme comfort while retaining the feel of a traditional Falkland farmhouse.
Pebble’s mountainous western area contrasts greatly with the wetland-dominated plains of the east, where some of the Falkland’s most important wildfowl breeding areas are found. These diverse habitats are home to 42 resident bird species. It is also the only place in the Falklands where six species of penguin regularly occur; the breeding Gentoos, Magellanics and Rockhoppers, along with visiting Kings, Macaronis and an Erect-crested. Southern sea lions often haul-out around the coast.

Contact: Jacqui Jennings & Allan White.
Pebble Island Lodge, Falkland Islands, FIQQ 1ZZ.
Tel/Fax: 500 41093. e-mail: pebblehotel@horizon.co.fk



Saunders Island Self Catering Cottage:
Originally developed by the British Military as Rest and Recuperation centres for the Falklands garrison, both these single-family Island farms are vast and full of wildlife treasures. Saunders Island offers miles of spectacular black-browed albatross colonies and, at 'The Neck', where there is a basic cabin accommodation, 4 types of penguin, including King, vie for attention.
Contact: David and Suzan Pole-Evans. Tel: ++(500) 41298. Fax: ++(500) 41296. Email davidpe@horizon.co.fk.


Carcass Island:
In over 100 years of habitation, Carcass Island, named after HMS Carcass, has had only three environmentally concious owners and neither rats nor cats, This care and freedom from predation has made a difference that is immediately evident and needs to be experienced rather than described. Islander Rob McGill, your present day host on Carcass Island, offers visitors the independance of self-catering or the pleasure of eating the Islands own organically grown meat and vegetables, prepared in true 'Camp Style'. Two letting cottages with self-catering or fully catered options are available.

Contact: Rob McGill. Tel: ++(500) 41106. Fax: ++(500) 41107.


Weddell Island:
At Weddell Island there are penguins, sea lions and the opportunity for viewing dolphins and albatross at close quarters from the water. Choose from Self-catering or fully catered stays, with a licenced bar in the main house for all to enjoy.
Contact: Robert or Cathy. Tel: ++(500) 42398. Fax: ++(500) 42399.