The North West and Stanley | Tasmania
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Stanley is locate in far north-west Tasmania, is nestled at the base of The Nut, which is the remains of an ancient volcanic plug.
Tourist enjoy climbing the remains of the giant volcanic plug. The scenery from the tip of the north-west coast is absolutely breathtaking; you can take the chairlift up the volcanic plug for views of the country side beneath.
If you are feeling more adventurous you can hike up the giant volcanic plug, with spectacular views across Bass Strait beaches and over the town whilst you venture up the Nut.
There is accommodation and an excellent camping ground in Stanley, and the town is a good base for exploring the forests and coastlines further west.
Take a tour to view the local wildlife. You will sight seals, sea birds, penguins, and other wildlife close to Stanley and local operators offer a range of observation tours.
The town was once the administrative centre for the Van Diemen's Land Company, a royal charter company, formed in 1824 during the reign of George IV. The Van Diemen’s Land managers lived in Highfield House, a stylish Italianate home built in the 1830s that you can visit today to gain a deeper understanding of the lives of the families who lived in this remote and beautiful area.
Towns in the region consist of
Arthur River, Burnie, Marrawah, North Motton, Penguin, Sheffied, Smithton, Stanley
