Stanley: A Place for Fresh Air and New Adventures
Stanley, Australia is a town in Tasmania that boasts of perfectly preserved elegant colonial structures with the imposing volcanic plug known as Nut, dominating in its background. Stanley is a popular tourist destination for its many panoramic nature attractions in the region that is often called “the edge of the world.”
Best Time to Visit
The best weather to explore Stanley is during the last month of summer, February. This is when many small festivals start to happen. Winter isn’t so bad too since the months from June to August offer cool weather that’s perfect for strolling along the quiet streets of Stanley as well as doing indoors activities like going to the gallery, antique or art & craft shop. November is a busy time for the town with The Stanley Dockside Festival, an exciting event that concludes the Melbourne to Stanley Yacht Race. Stanley, AT hotels are more expensive during this time so better book early if you’re planning to be in town for this event.
What to Do & Area Attractions
A must-do is to go on a wild-life tour of The Nut State Reserve. Another great place to visit is the Highfield Historic Site also known as the ‘birthplace’ of European settlement in Tasmania's north-west. Don’t forget to drop by Stanley Discovery Museum and Genealogy Centre for its interesting display about the town’s history. Then unwind in your room at Stanley Hotels and Apartments situated off the B21 Highway, at the Stanley Seaview Inn, a chic that’s close to the beach or at Tall Timbers Tasmania, a 4-star hotel in a quiet location with lots of greenery.