Diana's Peak at St. Helena: Best Destination to Discover

Just receiving notification email in my Yahoo Mail from WAYN. Several stories about traveling were sent by people through WAYN. My eyes got attracted to the title about St. Helena, The Secret Island of St. Helena. And, there are some testimonial about Diana's Peak from visitors. As reading Diana's name, my mind goes on Princess Diana. So, I click them and discover what actually St. Helena, where it is, and what Diana's Peak is ...

St Helena Island is situated in the South Atlantic Ocean, at 15° 56' South and 5° 45' West. The nearest land is Ascension Island, which is 703 miles (1,125km) to the North West. It is 1,200 miles (1,950km) from the South-West coast of Africa and 1,800 miles (2,900km) from the coast of South America. St Helena offers a uniquely rich diversity of heritage-based attractions, both built and natural. There are many things to see and lots to do on the island - from visiting the Georgian town to the rugged coastline, from the rolling hills to the stark yet striking geology at Sandy Bay. St Helena is home to the most varied heritage and nature, breathtaking views from the highest peaks, inviting waters, and 100% quaintness. Hence, there are some travel activities that can be done there, because there are some unique and interesting places for having vacation.

The Highest Point st St Helena, Diana's Peak (Image: www.sthelena.se)

Diana's Peak National Park, Saint Helena is one of best travel place there. It is the first national park in Saint Helena, which was created around March 1996. It is very small, if compared to the better known national parks around the world - just 81 ha. But this small microcosm provides endless opportunities to scientists and numerous impressive sights and experiences to tourists.

Largest patches of tree fern thicket remain around the summit of the highest peak of Saint Helena island, the 818 m high Diana's Peak (Image: www.sthelena.se)

Diana’s Peak rises 823 metres above sea level and is the highest point on St Helena. It is here in the National Park that many of the island’s endemic plant species find refuge. The endemic blushing snail also lives here. On a clear day the views from the Peaks is magnificent. Hike up Diana's Peak - at 823m, the highest point of the island and the perfect place to get a 360º view, and home to many endemic plant and invertebrate species.

Diana's Peak Entrance (Image: www.sthelena.se)

Diana's Peak Nursery (Image:www.the-islander.org.ac)

 Of course, instead of Diana's Peak, there are still some places at St. Helena that can be discovered, such as Jamestown, the island’s capital; Longwood House - Napoleon's Residence for the last 6 years of his life; Plantation House, the Governors Residence, with Jonathan, the giant tortoise; Jacob's Ladder, and so on.