North Camp

The North Camp of East Falkland, strictly speaking, is the area north of a range of hills known as the Wickham Heights. There are many places to visit as easy day trips from Stanley, but why not stay a while longer to soak up the experiences on offer?

Johnson’s Harbour is a pretty settlement of typical white washed, red-roofed buildings. Off-road tracks lead to Volunteer Point, home to the largest colony of king penguins on the Islands. This “must see” wildlife site has a lovely long white sand beach as well as a fantastic range of birdlife, with the sights, sounds and scents of the king penguins a highlight.

To the north-west lie the settlements of Little Creek Farm and Port San Carlos. Little Creek Farm is situated on the edge of the Cape Dolphin peninsula with splendid sandy beaches, rocky shores, blowholes and caves. Ponds of varying sizes are scattered across the land. There is wildlife aplenty including sea lions, various species of birds and sometime dolphins. Port San Carlos is an excellent place for keen hikers and birders. Waterbirds swim on Paloma ponds; gentoo and Magellanic penguins inhabit the beautiful Paloma Beach whilst rockhopper penguins are on the rocky outcrop of Fanning Head.

South of the hills are San Carlos and Port Sussex. At San Carlos, the cemetery corral is a pause for quiet reflection and a chance to pay respects for those who gave their lives in 1982. Port Sussex is an excellent location for both fishing and walking with hills and lovely coastline. The view from the summit of Sussex Mountain is one of the best in the Islands.

Self-catering is offered at James Cabin at Little Creek Farm, White Grass Cottage and The Beach Hut at San Carlos, Race Point Farm Cottage and Racepoint Farm Flat at Port San Carlos, Trout Court and Scurvy Grass Snug at Port Sussex and Johnson's Harbour Cottage at Johnson's Harbour.