Estancia Harberton
The first sheep estancia in Tierra del Fuego, founded in 1886, with the descendants' wooden houses, a sheep-shearing shed and a marine mammal museum. It is the departure point for Martillo Island.
The estancia was founded in 1886 by British missionary Thomas Bridges and is still run by his descendants. It is the oldest estancia in Tierra del Fuego, about 85 km from Ushuaia, and half of the route is gravel road. Visits must be made with a guide. Highlights include the old wooden houses, the sheep-shearing shed, the boat dock and a reconstructed Indigenous hut. The estancia's Acatushún Museum of Marine Mammals and Birds holds a large collection of whale and dolphin skeletons. The estancia also has a tearoom. You can join an organized tour by vehicle, or take a boat trip through the channel and disembark here.
Opening hours
Approx. Oct–Apr 10:00–19:00
Nearby sights
- Isla Martillo Penguin Colony
- Puerto Almanza
- Lago Fagnano
- Lago Escondido
- Cerro Castor Ski Resort
- Tierra Mayor Valley
- Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse
- Beagle Channel