Gypsy Cove
Gypsy Cove
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RSpicer
Gastonia, NC713 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
It was the included excursion off our Viking Ocean cruise. About a 15 minute drive from the dock at Stanley.
The bus dropped us off at the trail head and told us shuttle buses would be by every 30 minutes.
We walked the trail overlooking the beach, penguins and we even saw a sea lion looking for dinner.
The scenery was beautiful.
If you wanted to you could continue walking the trail all the way back to Stanley, but we didn’t want to take a chance on missing the ship’s departure.
The bus dropped us off at the trail head and told us shuttle buses would be by every 30 minutes.
We walked the trail overlooking the beach, penguins and we even saw a sea lion looking for dinner.
The scenery was beautiful.
If you wanted to you could continue walking the trail all the way back to Stanley, but we didn’t want to take a chance on missing the ship’s departure.
Written 17 February 2020
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Rambling_Giant
Glasgow, UK879 contributions
May 2021 • Friends
Located around four miles from Stanley, ‘Gypsy Cove’ certainly did not disappoint. Stretching along a small part of the Cape Pembroke peninsula, the small beach boasted white sands that appeared untouched by human life.
Due to the time of the year, we didn’t spot any Magellanic Penguins but we did catch a glimpse of some Black-Crowned Night-Herons and, to my amazement, many Dolphins (casually playing along the shallower waters).
The walk to the cove was fairly steady and there was a parking area nearby (adjacent to a new(ish) public toilet block). If you carry on walking you will find the remains of a couple of guns, presumably from the Second World War.
All in all, I thoroughly enjoyed my experience here. I took my time and tried to embrace the surroundings. The silence was very soothing and the array of wildlife occupying the area was comforting to witness.
Due to the time of the year, we didn’t spot any Magellanic Penguins but we did catch a glimpse of some Black-Crowned Night-Herons and, to my amazement, many Dolphins (casually playing along the shallower waters).
The walk to the cove was fairly steady and there was a parking area nearby (adjacent to a new(ish) public toilet block). If you carry on walking you will find the remains of a couple of guns, presumably from the Second World War.
All in all, I thoroughly enjoyed my experience here. I took my time and tried to embrace the surroundings. The silence was very soothing and the array of wildlife occupying the area was comforting to witness.
Written 25 May 2021
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woodmister
Edmonton, Canada1,308 contributions
Feb 2020 • Friends
The trail is improved but it is really not suitable for walkers, wheel chairs or strollers. The trail surface is gravely in places, narrow in others, and down-right natural with sharp rocks in others. There are some inclines to navigate and the trip tends to be on the long side but know there are benches along the route. The views of the wildlife, penguins and seals, is best accomplished with binoculars, and if you have a telephoto lens for your camera, I’d bring it. The shore line and water are beautiful. There is restrooms available and there appeared to be ample parking. The cove is not more than four km from the dock/port. To far to walk, perhaps, but not an expensive cab ride.
Written 19 February 2020
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Took K
Burns Lake, Canada39 contributions
Feb 2024 • Family
We got off our cruise ship and took a local tour company excursion to Gypsy Cove. The local people were friendly and the drive to the cove was in a van with the driver pointing out a few highlights. Once getting to the cove our footwear had to be sprayed for the protection of the penguin colony. We then trekked through some sandy areas to the shore where we saw a large colony of penguins, I believe they were King penguins. Walking through the sand was okay for most of us but challenging for anyone with mobility issues, kind of like walking through fresh snow. There were so many penguins, well worth the trek to get there!!
Written 14 March 2024
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RandyRoss
Ridgetown, Canada12,749 contributions
Feb 2020
We caught the shuttle from the visitor's information centre downtown for the 15 minute ride to Gypsy Cove on Yorke Bay. It was a nice place to view penguins. There was a pleasant path to walk around and some old gun emplacements to see. Clean restrooms are available - always a plus.
It was nice that there was a new shuttle every 15 minutes or so, enabling one to stay as long as one wished.
It was nice that there was a new shuttle every 15 minutes or so, enabling one to stay as long as one wished.
Written 23 April 2020
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Eagletoursfalklands
Stanley, Falkland Islands2 contributions
Feb 2020
Bill Donaldson
18:45 (1 hour ago)
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Hi Rex
It was good to meet up with you last week and thanks again for showing us around the Island - Joan and I both thoroughly enjoyed our time with you.
We arrived home in Scotland this morning. It was 35C when we left Buenos Aires and 2C when we touched down in Edinburgh - a bit of a shock to the system!!
All the best
Bill
18:45 (1 hour ago)
to me
Hi Rex
It was good to meet up with you last week and thanks again for showing us around the Island - Joan and I both thoroughly enjoyed our time with you.
We arrived home in Scotland this morning. It was 35C when we left Buenos Aires and 2C when we touched down in Edinburgh - a bit of a shock to the system!!
All the best
Bill
Written 3 March 2020
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J L C
Santiago, Chile91 contributions
Dec 2019
On our last evening we took the signs to Gypsy Cove, but stopped off at Yorke Bay and ran out of time to go to Gypsy Cove. It reminded me of Lulworth Cove in Dorset with its white sands and iconic bay shape!! At the moment only penguins enjoy the beach, Magellanic and 3 King Penguins when we were there who were unbothered by the Upland Geese that sent the smaller penguins scattering. We understand that by April 2020, the mine clearance should be completed so that you will be able to walk on this beach, shame for the penguins.
Written 30 December 2019
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MJS4321X123
Bournemouth, UK11 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
Take one of the Penguin Tours buses from the waterfront. Only £15 return. Runs very frequently. Gypsy Cove is beautiful and a favourite haunt for penguins. We also saw a pod of dolphins swimming in the shallows. When we returned to the car park, there were two tour buses waiting to take customers back to Stanley. Brilliant service and a fraction of the cost our cruise company wanted for a Falklands excursion.
Written 21 March 2023
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peakdistricttravel
Whaley Bridge, UK1,117 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
Absolutely superb location. We visited at the end of the nature walk from Stanley.
The view from the path is stunning.
You can’t visit the beach as still potential for mines.
Very clean public toilets at car park
Penguins everywhere frequent stops as they cross in front of you.
The view from the path is stunning.
You can’t visit the beach as still potential for mines.
Very clean public toilets at car park
Penguins everywhere frequent stops as they cross in front of you.
Written 8 February 2020
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BuckeyeNana
Aurora, OH170 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
We took a three hour nature trek and at the end we were rewarded with Gypsy Cove. They were everywhere. It was delightful to see mama and babies in there nests and “teens” playing on the beach and water. We he only downside was witnessing the cordoned off area that still has land mins from the 1982 war.
Written 31 January 2020
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Dear fellow travelers,
Does anyone has experience visiting Gypsy Cove on the Christmas Day?
I wonder if the shuttle ($20 round trip) that I read about from the reviews and Q&A run on the Christmas Day.
If you were at Gypsy Cove, but did not take the shuttle, how did you get there? And how much did you pay?
Also, if you were at Port Stanley on the Christmas Day, was there anything open? Or everything was closed for the holiday?
Best regards,
D
Written 4 March 2019
Best to contact the tour people on the ground on these questions. Our visit was organised by the cruise ship operators. There are many operators in Port Stanley, so best to ask them direct if you are organising your own trip. It is possible to walk to and from Gypsey Cove, it is about a 30 minute walk from the wharf area, one way.
Written 6 March 2019
Hi, we're arriving in Port Stanley by cruise ship (getting to shore by tender) in Feb. Where can we find this bus tour to Gipsy Cove for $20 pp that you mentioned? Any other info/advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
Written 6 January 2019
Right at the Visitors Information Centre which is where the tender jetty is. Reps of the tour were standing near their vehicles looking for business when we got off the tender. Pretty easy.
Written 7 January 2019
Quisiera conocer las atracciones cerca de Stanley ya que estaremos menos de siete horas. Sé que la ciudad se recorre en un rato, con cerveza y todo. Necesito saber distancias a reservas naturales o lugares de buen paisaje a no más de 80 o 100 de ruta pavimentada.
Written 12 October 2018
Muy cerca sólo las playas y colinas de Gypsy. La atracción no incluye más que el transporte. Ida y vuelta libre.
Written 4 March 2019
Did you pre- book the van ride?
How much did it cost?
How long did you spend there?
Written 17 January 2018
No we did not pre book the shuttle. When you step off the ship, there will be staff members from the shuttle service right there on the pier. You pay them directly. The cost was $20US per person. Children paid the same rate. You can spend as much time at the cove as you like. I think that an hour is reasonable though. There isn’t a ton to see, and she area is small and the path is quite short.
I hope this helps.
Becky
Written 17 January 2018
Are there regular buses from the cruise terminal to Gypsy Cove? Do they run on a regular schedule?
Written 1 December 2017
Yes i think most ships have bus trips there, it is a nkce walk rou d the boardwalk althougb day we were there not a lot of wildlife.
Merc
Written 3 December 2017
Hello,
What tour did you take to get to the Gypsy Cove?
Written 21 November 2016
Just look for sellers offering Gypsy Cove Shuttle. You should pay 💰 20 US
Written 2 March 2018
do private tours operate in Stanley?
Written 20 November 2016
Sí, hay muchos. Si llegas en crucero puedes no encontrar lugares. Siempre hay tours para pocos pasajeros.
Written 4 March 2019
We hope to visit Gypsy Cove in March. Is it easy to explore the place ourselves after getting off from the mini bus . .? Will we see penguins at that time ? Thanks
Written 28 January 2016
Sí, es fácil. Lo recorres sin guía. Pingüinos allí verás pocos. Pingüinos de Magallanes. Al costado del sendero hay cuevas de estos animalitos.
Written 4 March 2019
We will be arriving in Stanley via a celebrity cruise on Feb. 23 and would like to do some sightseeing on our own-such as to Gypsy Cove. Cindy mentioned catching the bus to there. Where is the bus stop in town and when does it run-how long to get to Gypsy Cove?
Written 28 January 2016
We'll be coming with Princess Line on feb7,2016 to Falkland Islands. Is there an update on getting the $10 minibus. to Gysy point? Are reservations needed in advance? thanks
Written 9 January 2016
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