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Home to king, rockhopper and Magellanic penguins, plus the world’s largest colony of black-browed albatross and many other varieties of seabird, as well as sea lions and dolphins frolicking in the shallows of the harbour, Saunders Island is a wildlife lover's paradise.
Mr and Mrs Pole-Evans own the island and will ensure that you see the best of the wildlife. If this is the main purpose of your trip to the Falklands, we recommend staying overnight at The Neck, an isolated hide where the natural world takes centre stage.
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Suggested itinerary featuring Saunders Island
This sample itinerary will give you an idea of what is possible when you travel in Saunders Island, and showcases routes we know work particularly well. Treat this as inspiration, because your trip will be created uniquely by one of our specialists.
Places near Saunders Island
- Carcass Island 22 miles away
- Pebble Island 22 miles away
- Port Howard 30 miles away
- Darwin & Goose Green 57 miles away
- Sea Lion Island 86 miles away
- Stanley 99 miles away
- Volunteer Point 100 miles away
Photos of Saunders Island
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![King penguin chick, Saunders Island, The Falkland Islands]()
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Rockhopper penguins, Saunders Island, The Falkland Islands
Accommodation choices for Saunders Island
We've selected a range of accommodation options for when you visit Saunders Island. Our choices usually come recommended for their character, facilities and service or location. Our specialists always aim to suggest properties that match your preferences.
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![Rockhopper penguins, Saunders Island, The Falkland Islands]()
Rookery House
Saunders Island
Ideas for experiencing Saunders Island
Our specialists seek out authentic ways to get to know the places that could feature in your trip. These activities reflect some of the experiences they've most enjoyed while visiting Saunders Island, and which use the best local guides.
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Rookery Mount ![Black-browed albatross, the Falkland Islands]()
Rookery Mount
Rookery Mount
Rookery Mount is reached by 4x4 from the main settlement and is home to a colony of albatross, but is perhaps best known for the rockhopper 'shower', a freshwater spring that the birds use to rinse off the salt from the sea.
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