Things to see and do in and around Stanley
Scenic Flights
Chose from a helicopter or an aeroplane to get a birds eye view of our magnificent corner of the world. |
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Stanley Public Golf Course
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Dismal
Swamp
Explore four pathways through Dismal Swamp and open your eyes and your mind to the mystery of life at the bottom of a giant sinkhole.
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Tarkine Wilderness
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Dip Falls
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The Stanley
Nut - Our famous landmark
Take the chairlift or 15 minutes walk to the
top
Walk around the top (approx 45 min's) and take
in spectacular views of the surrounding countryside, beaches
and waters.
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Historic
Colonial fishing Village
Stanley was first colonized by the English
in the 1880's. It still maintains many of the Inns, churches and
homesteads from that era. It has been and still is one of Tasmania's
main fishing ports. |
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Historic
Highfield House
(circa 1835)
This grand Arialn homestead was built to house
the director of the Van Diemens land company, and is now open to
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Wilderness
to West Coast Tours
Take a day off from driving and have a local
expert guide show you the sites. |
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Water Wheel Creek
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Woolnorth, Cape Grim & Wind farm.
Woolnorth, Cape Grim & Windfarm.
a variety of tours, one of which includes
a trip to Dismal Swamp. |
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Arthur
River Cruises
Cruises up the Arthur River into the Tarkine Wilderness.
Compared to other wilderness river cruises, here you'll be with
small groups, enjoy a BBQ in the rain forest and have the option
of an extended in the rainforest. |
Stanley
Seal Cruises
Take a 1½ hrs cruise to see the local
seal colony. Departs from Stanley wharf. |
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Links
Wheelhouse Apartments - Strahan
www.wheelhouseapartments.com.au
Lemonthyme Lodge - Near Cradle Mountain
www.lemonthyme.com.au
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