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Gentoos in the mist
The type of unrivalled photographic opportunities that await you in the Falklands
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The road ahead
A Falkland landscape and an open road - find your Falkland Islands
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Stanley
An aerial view of Stanley with Christ Church Cathedral at centre
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Penguin surfing
A gentoo penguin rides a wave back to shore
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Kelp Goose
The majestic all-white male Kelp Goose
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Flying penguin
Who said penguins can't fly. Surfing to the shore this Gentoo penguin definitely got airborne (c) D Pettersson
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Variable Hawk
Hawk perching on the horse corral at an East Falkland farm (c) S Jaffray
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Sand Pipers
White-Rumped Sand Pipers with Sea Cabbage foilage (c) D Pettersson
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Albatross
Black-Browed Albatross in flight (c) G Moulds
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Grass Wren
Grass Wren dwarfed by tussac grass on East Island (c) Hattie Kilmartin
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Sufing penguin
Falklands Exposed photography competition overall winning image by former CBFSAI Air Commodore Gordon Moulds
Outer Islands
Undoubtedly the highlight for many visitors is the handful of outer islands scattered around the edges of East and West Falkland, accessible by plane and in some cases by cruise ship and boat. Each island offers something different to its neighbour, both in terms of flora and fauna and natural beauty.
The following descriptions refer to islands that offer accommodation for tourists and are accessible by the Falkland Island Government Air Service FIGAS. Details of destinations available to some cruise ship passengers can be found on the Cruise Ship Landings page.
Once you're ready to set out, be sure to read the Countryside Code to make sure you get the best of your experience. Land owners are generally accommodation providers on these islands so by arranging a visit with them, permission to roam is already given. If in doubt, just ask the accommodation provider.
Bleaker Island
Bleaker Island is home to three species of penguin – Rockhopper, Magellanic and Gentoo – a large imperial cormorant colony, southern giant petrels, many smaller birds and a variety of...
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Carcass Island
Carcass Island, named after HMS Carcass, has been owned by Rob and Lorraine McGill for over 30 years and has been developed in to one the premier destinations of the Falkland Islands...
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Pebble Island
Some 24 miles long, Pebble Island is named after the unusual, translucent semi-precious stones found on its beaches. It is one of the most visited sites...
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Saunders Island
Saunders Island is one of the largest in the archipelago at over 31,000 acres. Rich in wildlife and history – the island boasts four species of breeding penguin...
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Sea Lion Island
Sea Lion Island, is often considered the top wildlife destination of the Falkland Islands due to the close proximity of many breeding species to the island's Lodge...
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Weddell Island
Weddell is the largest offshore island in the Falklands group offering 63,000 acres and many spectacular miles of coastline for exploration. The island offers access to a variety of ...
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