Sealion Island - Location

Sea Lion Island lies 10 miles (16km) south of mainland East Falkland. The island is a relatively flat plateau with perpendicular cliffs of 80 ft (24m) towards the southern point, lower cliffs on the northern coast and a sandy isthmus linking a rocky bluff to the east with the main island. The island’s total area is 2,236 acres (905ha) and it is owned by the Falkland Islands Development Corporation. The Lodge is owned and run privately.

How to get to Sea Lion Lodge

Sea Lion Island is only 40 minutes by air on FIGAS (Falkland Islands Government Air Service) which is the inter-island air taxi service from Stanley and the Lodge is 2 minutes walk from the purpose built clay airstrip. During the summer, small exploration ships also visit the islands. For more general information contact the Falkland Islands Tourist Board at www.falklandislands.com

You can download a simple printer-friendly island map here.

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Sea Lion Lodge accommodates up to 20 persons and group discounts are available. Prices are per person and include full board at the lodge.

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Walking on Sea Lion Island is easy going and guests can find all manner of whale and seal bones on the beaches, as well as debris from shipwrecks.

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Sea Lion Lodge strives to be as environmentally friendly as possible given its remote position, through the use of solar panels and wind turbines.

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Sea Lion Island abounds with wildlife. Visitors to the island will encounter a wide range of species all within easy reach from the Lodge.

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