Originating as a fishing port, the community on Stanley has preserved many of its original cottages and buildings. Stanley is best known for The Nut, an extension of coastline that is actually a solidified lava lake from and extinct volcano. 152 meters high and flat on the top, it also has a cable car to ride up and down, get up and close with it and enjoy the spectacular views of the rugged coastline and forests. If you are into hiking there is also a challenging track to you can walk to reach the top.
The area is popular between December and April as a destination for holidaying Tasmanian's, and you should ensure you book your accommodation in advance during this period.
Stanley is an extremely popular fishing destination and you have a great chance of catching your dinner around here. The wharf is popular as Snotty Trevalla are often caught here, which are fun to catch and even better to eat. Other activities include seal watching tours, guided walking treks, sampling some of the beautiful local produce and experiencing some local sea life up close at the Aquarium.
There are plenty of shoreline, coastal, and forest walks in the surrounding areas, many with barbecue facilities so you can enjoy this area over a few days. One thing for sure is it will be a relaxing stop on your journey.
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