Seal Point is situated at the end of the peninsula, south of Port Harriet on the south east coast of East Falkland. It is less than an hour's drive from Stanley but (as usual!) involves crossing some areas of 'camp' that can be very wet and boggy. It is easy for the unwary or inexperienced to drive into a hidden wet hole and the 'convoy method' of travel is advisable (see below!).
Seal Point itself is a nature reserve and vehicles are prohibited from entering. The kelp beds which surround the peninsula are playgrounds for the many seals and sea-lions which inhabit the reserve. Most of the wildlife in the Falklands is inquisitive and water dwellers such as seals and sea-lions are no exception. When a glimpse is caught of a human being, they swim 20-30 metres offshore, bobbing their heads from the water to check every few seconds what is happening (and presumably recognising a photo-opportunity!).
The geology of the headland is as impressive as the wildlife. The headland is cut off at high tide and care is needed to determine when to cross. However, the landscape is well worth the wait and the walk.
