Stanley Nut

The historic village of Stanley, in far north-west Tasmania, is nestled at the base of The Nut, a sheer-sided bluff – all that remains of an ancient volcanic plug. Climb the remains of a giant volcanic plug or take a chairlift up The Nut, the prettiest spot on the tip of the north-west coast. A walking track climbs to the summit of The Nut, or you can take the chairlift, with spectacular views across Bass Strait beaches and over the town.
There is accommodation and an excellent campground in Stanley, and the town is a good base for exploring the forests and coastlines further west. You can take tours to spot seals, penguins, sea birds 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 VDL 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.