On The Terrace’s guidebook

On The Terrace
On The Terrace
On The Terrace’s guidebook

Sightseeing

You’d be nuts if you visited Stanley without seeing The Nut! This icon and well-known landmark is remnants of a giant volcanic plug. In appearance, The Nut looks like a flat-topped mountain, with water surrounding most sides, and on one side lies the overlooked Stanley village. There is a walking track up the side, taking those who don’t mind a minor challenge about 15 minutes to walk. Or you can take a chairlift and enjoy a slow, relaxing with lots of opportunities to admire the view and take photos. Remember that the chairlift is closed for most of winter and during windy weather, but don’t let this deter you from visiting. On top of The Nut you’re free to walk around and admire the 360 degree views. Enjoy unspoilt views of Stanley village, the beaches, Bass Strait, Rocky Cape National Park, and the luscious green farms in the distance.
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The Nut
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You’d be nuts if you visited Stanley without seeing The Nut! This icon and well-known landmark is remnants of a giant volcanic plug. In appearance, The Nut looks like a flat-topped mountain, with water surrounding most sides, and on one side lies the overlooked Stanley village. There is a walking track up the side, taking those who don’t mind a minor challenge about 15 minutes to walk. Or you can take a chairlift and enjoy a slow, relaxing with lots of opportunities to admire the view and take photos. Remember that the chairlift is closed for most of winter and during windy weather, but don’t let this deter you from visiting. On top of The Nut you’re free to walk around and admire the 360 degree views. Enjoy unspoilt views of Stanley village, the beaches, Bass Strait, Rocky Cape National Park, and the luscious green farms in the distance.
Open 24 September until late October each year (9am-5pm) every day. During the spring open days we have hectares of tulips to walk in and enjoy. We also have a impressive indoor display featuring floral arrangements, souvenirs, devonshire teas, an art gallery, potted tulips, cut flowers and information on growing bulbs. The Tulip Farm is open for bulb sales other times of the year, but please phone ahead to check if we are open, as they might be out farming.
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Table Cape Tulip Farm
363 Table Cape Rd
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Open 24 September until late October each year (9am-5pm) every day. During the spring open days we have hectares of tulips to walk in and enjoy. We also have a impressive indoor display featuring floral arrangements, souvenirs, devonshire teas, an art gallery, potted tulips, cut flowers and information on growing bulbs. The Tulip Farm is open for bulb sales other times of the year, but please phone ahead to check if we are open, as they might be out farming.
Dip Falls is situated in a remote region of North-West Tasmania in the Dip River Forest Reserve, along the Dip River. Access to the waterfall is mostly sealed road from the Bass Highway, turning southwards along country roads, with the last few kilometres of unsealed track.
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Dip Falls
Dip Falls Road
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Dip Falls is situated in a remote region of North-West Tasmania in the Dip River Forest Reserve, along the Dip River. Access to the waterfall is mostly sealed road from the Bass Highway, turning southwards along country roads, with the last few kilometres of unsealed track.
The Big Tree is a bulbous browntop stringybark eucalyptus tree with a height of 62m and a girth of 16m in diameter. The Big Tree is only a short 100m walk that lets you walk amongst other towering eucalyptus trees.
The Big Tree
Rabalga Road
The Big Tree is a bulbous browntop stringybark eucalyptus tree with a height of 62m and a girth of 16m in diameter. The Big Tree is only a short 100m walk that lets you walk amongst other towering eucalyptus trees.
Arthur River is one of the last truly “wild rivers” of Australia. This Tarkine area of North West Tasmania is a recognised wilderness area of world value. This area is a rain forest full of myrtles, sassafras, celery-top pine, laurels, blackwoods, and giant tree ferns. When visiting Tasmania make it a thing to do on your list as this cruise is an unforgettable experience.
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Arthur River
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Arthur River is one of the last truly “wild rivers” of Australia. This Tarkine area of North West Tasmania is a recognised wilderness area of world value. This area is a rain forest full of myrtles, sassafras, celery-top pine, laurels, blackwoods, and giant tree ferns. When visiting Tasmania make it a thing to do on your list as this cruise is an unforgettable experience.
The Trowutta Arch State Reserve is a beautiful area of luscious Tasmanian rainforest. The main attraction, named the Trowutta Arch, is a giant rock arch which appears like a shallow cave with an opening at either side. There is a piece of water with a green appearance and a beautiful surrounding of natural rainforest.
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Trowutta Arch
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The Trowutta Arch State Reserve is a beautiful area of luscious Tasmanian rainforest. The main attraction, named the Trowutta Arch, is a giant rock arch which appears like a shallow cave with an opening at either side. There is a piece of water with a green appearance and a beautiful surrounding of natural rainforest.
It’s rare that you get to see penguins in real-life, especially in their natural habitat. At Godfrey’s Beach on the edge of Stanley you can. Small penguins can be seen here at night when they arrive on the shore. There is a purpose built viewing platform where you’re able to catch a great view of the penguins. Remember not to disturb them by getting too close or shining lights. Also where warm clothes, you’ll probably be exposed to some sort of cold sea breeze!
Godfreys Beach
It’s rare that you get to see penguins in real-life, especially in their natural habitat. At Godfrey’s Beach on the edge of Stanley you can. Small penguins can be seen here at night when they arrive on the shore. There is a purpose built viewing platform where you’re able to catch a great view of the penguins. Remember not to disturb them by getting too close or shining lights. Also where warm clothes, you’ll probably be exposed to some sort of cold sea breeze!
While enjoying the beautiful sunsets at Stanley, why not go down to the east end of Godfrey's Beach and watch the little fairy penguins. There is an area that is fenced off and within the fenced area is a grass area for viewing the penguins as they return from sea after last light. Remember to not use flash photography and loud voices as this will scare the penguins.
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While enjoying the beautiful sunsets at Stanley, why not go down to the east end of Godfrey's Beach and watch the little fairy penguins. There is an area that is fenced off and within the fenced area is a grass area for viewing the penguins as they return from sea after last light. Remember to not use flash photography and loud voices as this will scare the penguins.
Grab your puffer jacket – it’s worth bracing the evening chill to welcome the world’s smallest penguins as they head to their burrows. The purpose-built viewing platform is illuminated with special red lighting designed not disturb these delightful locals. Leave your cameras, torches and loud voices behind as bright light sand noise will frighten and disorientate Fairy Penguins. September to March rewards with the best penguin numbers. The platform is wheelchair and pram accessible.
Godfreys Beach Penguin Viewing Platform
Grab your puffer jacket – it’s worth bracing the evening chill to welcome the world’s smallest penguins as they head to their burrows. The purpose-built viewing platform is illuminated with special red lighting designed not disturb these delightful locals. Leave your cameras, torches and loud voices behind as bright light sand noise will frighten and disorientate Fairy Penguins. September to March rewards with the best penguin numbers. The platform is wheelchair and pram accessible.

Food Scene

Hursey’s Seafood is a well-known local legend amongst Tasmanians, and something you must add to your things to do in Stanley list. You can’t miss it, there’s a giant southern rock lobster on the roof! View the large lobsters in tanks and order some fresh fish and chips or dine in for an extensive and impressive seafood platter.
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Hursey Seafoods
2 Alexander Terrace
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Hursey’s Seafood is a well-known local legend amongst Tasmanians, and something you must add to your things to do in Stanley list. You can’t miss it, there’s a giant southern rock lobster on the roof! View the large lobsters in tanks and order some fresh fish and chips or dine in for an extensive and impressive seafood platter.
The Stanley Hotel will change the way you view pub food. Stanley and north-west Tasmania provides some of Tasmania’s best gourmet food and you can eat it here while admiring some great views in a relaxed atmosphere. Southern rock lobster, fresh oysters, grass-fed Cape Grim beef and the famous north-west potatoes from the green hills overlooking Stanley are soem of the items on the menu.
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Stanley Hotel Bistro
21 Church St
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The Stanley Hotel will change the way you view pub food. Stanley and north-west Tasmania provides some of Tasmania’s best gourmet food and you can eat it here while admiring some great views in a relaxed atmosphere. Southern rock lobster, fresh oysters, grass-fed Cape Grim beef and the famous north-west potatoes from the green hills overlooking Stanley are soem of the items on the menu.
Touchwood Gallery & Cafe offers amazing panoramic views of Stanley while you eat. Enjoy ‘The Nut’ scones and a range of other cakes and coffee or sit down and enjoy a meal of fresh, local seafood.
Touchwood Gallery, Cafe, Accommodation
31 Church Street
Touchwood Gallery & Cafe offers amazing panoramic views of Stanley while you eat. Enjoy ‘The Nut’ scones and a range of other cakes and coffee or sit down and enjoy a meal of fresh, local seafood.

Activities and Tours

Pack that wetsuit Tasmania’s serious waves attract some serious surfers. As long as you’re prepared to travel you’ll always be able to track down a ride. In the north eastern corner, the township of Marrawah is the place to head. The groundswell rolling in from the Southern Ocean will challenge those with best skills. Bring your wetsuit and hood – it’s chilly but oh so worth it.
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Marrawah
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Pack that wetsuit Tasmania’s serious waves attract some serious surfers. As long as you’re prepared to travel you’ll always be able to track down a ride. In the north eastern corner, the township of Marrawah is the place to head. The groundswell rolling in from the Southern Ocean will challenge those with best skills. Bring your wetsuit and hood – it’s chilly but oh so worth it.
Stanley Golf Club is a nine hole, par 66, 4706m in length, links-style golf course that’s set only ten metres back from the ocean. This provides players with stunning views of the beaches and the Nut. It also provides some varying challenges from the powerful Bass Strait wind, as well as the more predictable bunker and dam hazards. Visitors are welcome and there is a bar you can relax at after your game. There are frequent competitions held each week, we recommend checking this with the golf club directly.
Stanley Golf Club
32 Marine Esplanade
Stanley Golf Club is a nine hole, par 66, 4706m in length, links-style golf course that’s set only ten metres back from the ocean. This provides players with stunning views of the beaches and the Nut. It also provides some varying challenges from the powerful Bass Strait wind, as well as the more predictable bunker and dam hazards. Visitors are welcome and there is a bar you can relax at after your game. There are frequent competitions held each week, we recommend checking this with the golf club directly.
During the warmer months, Stanley wharf is popular with both locals and tourists who flock to hook the abundant supply of Snotty Trevally. Best conditions for catching Trevally normally start in October and run to May. The main determinant is water temperature, anything over 16 degrees is a sign of good conditions. The best way to catch Trevally here is to use a 7-10ft rod with a strong reel and chicken bait. Be ready to reel it in quick or the person next to you will end up catching it.
Wharf Road
Wharf Road
During the warmer months, Stanley wharf is popular with both locals and tourists who flock to hook the abundant supply of Snotty Trevally. Best conditions for catching Trevally normally start in October and run to May. The main determinant is water temperature, anything over 16 degrees is a sign of good conditions. The best way to catch Trevally here is to use a 7-10ft rod with a strong reel and chicken bait. Be ready to reel it in quick or the person next to you will end up catching it.
A Tour of the Duck River Robotic Dairy and La Cantara Artisan Cheese Factory is a unique and fascinating experience. A dream of the Agritas Board is to showcase the Circular Head Dairy Excellence in a purpose-built facility for the travelling public to experience one of the leading industries in our region. You will be led through the different stages of milking, including the LELY Robotic milking system, history of the regions cheese making which go back to the early 1900s. It is a great opportunity for the young and old to be educated on our regions dairy history, cheese making history and the new modern ways of farming.
Duck River
A Tour of the Duck River Robotic Dairy and La Cantara Artisan Cheese Factory is a unique and fascinating experience. A dream of the Agritas Board is to showcase the Circular Head Dairy Excellence in a purpose-built facility for the travelling public to experience one of the leading industries in our region. You will be led through the different stages of milking, including the LELY Robotic milking system, history of the regions cheese making which go back to the early 1900s. It is a great opportunity for the young and old to be educated on our regions dairy history, cheese making history and the new modern ways of farming.
Tarkine Quad and Side By Side Adventures developed from their weekend (and then weekly) hobby of spending plenty of time in the bush around the Tarkine area of north west Tassie, clearing old tracks, exploring, and then showing other riders what they had found. With all the time, knowledge and gear, they invested in their passion, and started their family business as “Tarkine Quad and Side By Side Adventures” in July 2016, They run tagalong day trips, and now offer fully catered and supported multi-day adventures! Tarkine Quad and Side by Side Adventures have a fleet of 5 Can Am Commander Buggies for hire on either 4 Hourly or Daily rate, catering for Groups of up to 9 people, and can tailor rides to suit on a tagalong adventure. Minimum of 2 Buggies required to be hired for each Adventure. All Buggies come Fully equipped with all Safety Gear including Helmet, Gloves and Wet Weather Gear. They are also Fitted out with UHF Radios and Fire Extinguishers. A Large Dry Storage Box is mounted in the Rear Tray containing First Aid and Puncture Repair Kits, Air Compressor, basic Tool Kit and room for a small esky. The Commanders also have half windscreens and solid doors for your comfort. RATES: 4 hours – $350 per Buggy including, ride cost and refreshments Day Rate (8 hours) – $600 per Buggy including ride cost, fuel, BBQ lunch, and refreshments.
Tarkine Quad & Side by Side Adventures
35 Beatties Road
Tarkine Quad and Side By Side Adventures developed from their weekend (and then weekly) hobby of spending plenty of time in the bush around the Tarkine area of north west Tassie, clearing old tracks, exploring, and then showing other riders what they had found. With all the time, knowledge and gear, they invested in their passion, and started their family business as “Tarkine Quad and Side By Side Adventures” in July 2016, They run tagalong day trips, and now offer fully catered and supported multi-day adventures! Tarkine Quad and Side by Side Adventures have a fleet of 5 Can Am Commander Buggies for hire on either 4 Hourly or Daily rate, catering for Groups of up to 9 people, and can tailor rides to suit on a tagalong adventure. Minimum of 2 Buggies required to be hired for each Adventure. All Buggies come Fully equipped with all Safety Gear including Helmet, Gloves and Wet Weather Gear. They are also Fitted out with UHF Radios and Fire Extinguishers. A Large Dry Storage Box is mounted in the Rear Tray containing First Aid and Puncture Repair Kits, Air Compressor, basic Tool Kit and room for a small esky. The Commanders also have half windscreens and solid doors for your comfort. RATES: 4 hours – $350 per Buggy including, ride cost and refreshments Day Rate (8 hours) – $600 per Buggy including ride cost, fuel, BBQ lunch, and refreshments.

A bit of History

Lyons Cottage is a simple, single storey weatherboard home that tells a fascinating story. This quaint Victorian Georgian dwelling beneath The Nut in Stanley was the original home of Tasmania’s first and only elected Prime Minister, Joseph Lyons, in the late 1800s. From humble beginnings, ‘Honest Joe’ went on to become one of Australia’s most popular political figures, winning three consecutive Federal elections. Meander along Stanley’s Church Street and you will find the old cottage behind a classic picket fence, the exterior restored to reflect the original appearance of the home. Upon stepping inside, you are transported to Joseph Lyons’s modest childhood abode. Memorabilia from Joe’s childhood, as well as insights into his journey to the top ranks of Australian politics, are found inside Lyons Cottage, offering visitors the opportunity to connect with one of Tasmania’s true political gentlemen.
Joe Lyons Cottage
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Lyons Cottage is a simple, single storey weatherboard home that tells a fascinating story. This quaint Victorian Georgian dwelling beneath The Nut in Stanley was the original home of Tasmania’s first and only elected Prime Minister, Joseph Lyons, in the late 1800s. From humble beginnings, ‘Honest Joe’ went on to become one of Australia’s most popular political figures, winning three consecutive Federal elections. Meander along Stanley’s Church Street and you will find the old cottage behind a classic picket fence, the exterior restored to reflect the original appearance of the home. Upon stepping inside, you are transported to Joseph Lyons’s modest childhood abode. Memorabilia from Joe’s childhood, as well as insights into his journey to the top ranks of Australian politics, are found inside Lyons Cottage, offering visitors the opportunity to connect with one of Tasmania’s true political gentlemen.
Highfield House is a beautiful venue to relax and enjoy the beauty of Stanley and the historical significance it carries. Highfield House was constructed by convicts, a long process which commenced in 1826 and marks the first European occupation in north-west Tasmania. This was overseen by Edward Curr, the chief agent of the Van Diemen’s Land Company. This company originated in London in 1824, by several wealthy businessmen and politicians with the aim of boosting their wealth from Merino wool. The property once occupied 350,000 acres of farmland, but this has now been reduced to 9.5 acres. Situated on a slight rise just south of Stanley village, you’ll be able to enjoy fantastic views of the beach, village and The Nut. In true style for a grand colonial property, there are convict barracks, barns, a chapel, and beautifully restored gardens which visitors are able to explore and enjoy.
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Green Hills Road
Highfield House is a beautiful venue to relax and enjoy the beauty of Stanley and the historical significance it carries. Highfield House was constructed by convicts, a long process which commenced in 1826 and marks the first European occupation in north-west Tasmania. This was overseen by Edward Curr, the chief agent of the Van Diemen’s Land Company. This company originated in London in 1824, by several wealthy businessmen and politicians with the aim of boosting their wealth from Merino wool. The property once occupied 350,000 acres of farmland, but this has now been reduced to 9.5 acres. Situated on a slight rise just south of Stanley village, you’ll be able to enjoy fantastic views of the beach, village and The Nut. In true style for a grand colonial property, there are convict barracks, barns, a chapel, and beautifully restored gardens which visitors are able to explore and enjoy.
The most distinctive landmark in Stanley is "The Nut", an old volcanic plug discovered by the explorers Bass and Flinders in 1798, who officially named it Circular Head. It has steep sides and rises to 143 meteres with a flat top. It is possible to walk to the top of "The Nut" via a steep track, but most visitors choose to ride the chairlift. Stanley is the main fishing port on the northwest coast of Tasmania and was named after Lord Stanley, a British Secretary of State for the Colonies in the 1840s. A port was opened in 1827 and the first school opened in 1841. In 1880 the first coach service between Stanley and Burnie was established.
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The Nut
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The most distinctive landmark in Stanley is "The Nut", an old volcanic plug discovered by the explorers Bass and Flinders in 1798, who officially named it Circular Head. It has steep sides and rises to 143 meteres with a flat top. It is possible to walk to the top of "The Nut" via a steep track, but most visitors choose to ride the chairlift. Stanley is the main fishing port on the northwest coast of Tasmania and was named after Lord Stanley, a British Secretary of State for the Colonies in the 1840s. A port was opened in 1827 and the first school opened in 1841. In 1880 the first coach service between Stanley and Burnie was established.