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Voykit pocket guide · Falkland Islands
North Arm
Skip unless you are visiting North Arm Farm or have a specific interest in Lafonia's sheep-ranching history; half a day from Stanley by 4x4, no accommodation, no food service.
North Arm is the largest settlement in Lafonia, the southern peninsula of East Falkland, with 25 residents and a small museum in the original settlement store. It sits at the heart of North Arm Farm, a 277,000-acre sheep ranch. There is no accommodation, no restaurant and no pub; most visitors pass through on a 4x4 day trip from Stanley or en route to other parts of Lafonia.
- Country
- Falkland Islands
- Best months
- Nov–Mar
- Avoid
- May–Sep (cold, short days, many tracks impassable)
- Stay
- 0 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- FKP
- Money
- Currency is the Falkland Islands pound (FKP), at par with the British pound; UK sterling notes are accepted. Falklands notes and coins are not usable outside the islands.
- Daily spend
- Day trip from Stanley £80–150 (4x4 hire and fuel, excluding food) (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Sure South Atlantic is the only mobile operator; local SIMs and data are expensive and coverage is limited outside Stanley (check eSIM support).
- Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance 999
- Plugs
- Types G · 240 V · 50 Hz · UK three-pin.
- Tipping
- Restaurants: About 10% for good service.; Guides: £10–20 a day appreciated.
- Water
- Tap water is safe in Stanley; lodges advise on their supply.
- Toilets
- In Stanley and lodges; none in the field — plan day trips accordingly.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| 4x4 hire (day, from Stanley) | £80–150 |
| Fuel for return trip | £30–50 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- MPN · RAF Mount Pleasant
- About 90 km (56 mi) north; all flights arrive here or at Stanley Airport (PSY).About 56 mi (90 km) north; all flights arrive here or at Stanley Airport (PSY).
Typical fares
- Stanley → North Arm by 4x4
- about 2–3 h, no public transport (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Language, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
4x4 vehicle essential; gravel tracks from Stanley via Goose Green, about 2–3 hours each way. No public transport.
See and do
Known for
- North Arm Settlement Museum
- North Arm Farm sheep ranch
- Lafonia grasslands and wildlife
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Stanley | 4x4 via Goose Green, about 2–3 h | 4–6 h return |
| Port Howard | 4x4 via the Lafonia track, about 1.5–2 h | 3–4 h return |
| Goose Green | 4x4, about 1 h | 2 h return |
Sleep
- No accommodation in North Arm
- The nearest lodging is in Stanley (2–3 h drive) or at Port Howard lodge.
Language
English with a mix of British, Scottish and South American influence; some Spanish from Chilean and St Helenian residents. Local words come from Spanish gaucho days.
- 'Smoko' is a tea break; 'diddle-dee' is the local berry shrub; 'Kelpers' is an old nickname for islanders.
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: A friendly hello and chat; avoid: Rushing
- Farms: Ask before entering, close gates; avoid: Walking through lambing paddocks
- History: Listen to islanders' 1982 stories; avoid: Provocative sovereignty remarks
- Wildlife: Sit still and let penguins come to you; avoid: Walking into colonies
Scams and watch-outs
- No fuel, food or accommodation in North Arm; bring supplies from Stanley.
- Tracks are gravel and can be muddy after rain; check conditions with a local before setting out.
- Mobile phone coverage is unreliable; carry a satellite phone or personal locator beacon for emergencies.
Very safe; the main risks are driving on gravel tracks (mud, wildlife on road) and lack of services. Carry water, food and a first-aid kit.
One and two days
No timed day plan for North Arm yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- North Arm Settlement Museum
- North Arm Farm sheep ranch
- Lafonia grasslands and wildlife
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: North Arm, revision 5143135 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5143135
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
North Arm
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police, fire, ambulance999
No mobile coverage; carry a satellite phone or personal locator beacon.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/north-arm). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.