Volunteer Point
Falkland Islands, East Falkland
Volunteer Point
LocationFalkland Islands, East Falkland
RegionEast Falkland
TypeNational Nature Reserve
Coordinates-51.4693°, -57.8403°
Established1968
Area15
Nearest CityStanley (75 km)
About Volunteer Point
A headland on the east coast of East Falkland hosting the islands' largest king penguin colony. The white-sand beach at Volunteer Lagoon supports over 1,000 breeding pairs of king penguins alongside gentoo (3,600 pairs) and Magellanic (2,500 pairs) penguins. Designated a National Nature Reserve in 1968 and classified as an Important Bird Area (IBA FK21) by BirdLife International.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Volunteer Point located?
Volunteer Point is located in East Falkland, Falkland Islands at coordinates -51.4693, -57.8403.
How do I get to Volunteer Point?
To get to Volunteer Point, the nearest city is Stanley (75 km).
How large is Volunteer Point?
Volunteer Point covers approximately 15 square kilometers (6 square miles).
When was Volunteer Point established?
Volunteer Point was established in 1968.