Port Stephens
| Port Stephens | |
| Falkland Islands | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Island: | West Falkland |
| Location: | 52°5’50"S, 60°49’56"W |
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| Local Government | |
| Parliamentary constituency: |
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Port Stephens is a harbour and the settlement on its shore on West Falkland, in the Falkland Islands.
The settlement and harbour are found is on the far south-west of the island, near Calm Head and Cape Meredith. South Harbour is the nearest settlement beyond Port Stephens.
Until recently, this was one of the Falkland Island Company's largest sheep stations. In 1989 the Company split the farm into five units which were all bought by former employees. Port Stephens is one of the five sections of the original Port Stephens farm and is owned by Peter and Ann Robertson.
While the harbour itself is sheltered, the surrounding area is frequently battered by Antarctic storms. The location is highly rugged, and considered to be amongst the most scenic in the Falklands. There is a self-catering cottage at Port Stephens with access to penguin colonies and spectacular scenery
This was one of the few settlements that were not visited or garrisoned by the Argentine military in the Falklands War.
Nearby, thousands of birds including rockhopper penguins and cormorants, breed on the coast.
Outside links
- Falkland Islands Tourist Board