South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands Cliffs near Stromsness, South Georgia

Stromness was once a busy Norwegian whaling station on the sheltered north coast of South Georgia, operating in the early 20th century. Today, its rusting machinery, decaying buildings, and quiet shoreline stand as a stark reminder of the island’s industrial past, slowly being reclaimed by nature. Especially different species of penguins and a lot of fur seals are here.

It also holds historical significance as the endpoint of Ernest Shackleton’s legendary 1916 crossing of the island, when he reached the station to finally secure rescue for his crew after the ordeal of the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition.

At the end of this beach you can find nice backdrop perspectives with playing seals in for foreground. So make sure you find your way along this beach till the end instead of just looking to Stromsness.

You only can reach South Georgia by expedition boat from Cape Town, Falkland Islands or Ushuaia Argentinia. On every landing site you have around 90 minutes time to create your content.

Please take attention to all the strict rules that your crew bring you closer to protect the wildlife and nature sites.