Friday 22 March 2019

Stanley, Tasmania.

On from the Three Sister to Stanley where we have visited and stayed many times over the years.
It appears to be a sleep village with much history.

Stanley is on the North-West Coast of Tasmania, Australia.  It's a sweet little town with farming and fishing. It's population is less than 500 people, so we could say that most people know about other peoples business :)
The Port was opened in 1827.
Australia's 10th Prime Minister was born at Stanley.  Joseph Lyons.

The Nut as it's called was discovered by Bass & Flinders in 1798. The rock is a volcanic plug which forms when the magma hardens, there are several or these volcanic plugs around the world.
The Nut is 152m above sea level and flat on top.  When we used to visit Stanley we would climb up the hill and walked on the top have magnificent views of land sea and sand.  Today there is a chair lift for those who do not wish to walk.

On the way into Stanley (turn off the Highway) there is a view area to take a photo of The Nut.
We had lunch at Wynyard some klms back arriving mid afternoon in Stanley to the Caravan Park.

Photos 2 to 4 were taken from the Caravan Park, The view of the bay was taken at the foot of The Nut where you can get on a chair lift (we didn't) but have done in the past, and once when much younger walked up the side of it.
Last photo is the view of the main part of the village.
















36 comments:

  1. Such a nice place to visit.
    Not a single soul on the beach... : )

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    1. No, not a soul. One of the days we were there, there were people riding horses along the beach.

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  2. Wow, there is still a lot of Tasmania left for me to explore!

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    1. Oh yes there is so much more even still to see and explore.

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  3. That volcanic plug is interesting to see. Edinburgh Castle sits atop a volcanic plug too.

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    1. Well there you are, would have been a nice large house with a wonderful view up there if one had been built.

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  4. Me gusta la casa de la segunda foto. Sus habitantes deben llevar una vida apacible y disfrutando de la cercanía del mar.

    Besos

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    1. The owners do have a beautiful peaceful view from their veranda.

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  5. No wonder Tasmania is tops on the tourist trail.
    Pure magnificence.
    Colin

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    1. My dear Margaret.
      Didn't you realise that like "Turnip Top" God sent me to make pleasing
      comments on blogs! ha ha.
      My God what next out of that dysfunctional administration of supposedly making the US "GREAT AGAIN"!!!
      Mind boggling!
      Colin

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  6. That is very beautiful serene village.

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  7. A very pretty area. The Nut puts me in mind of Ayers Rock ala Uluru.

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    1. Have to agree about being a pretty area, a must see when travelling in Tasmania.
      The Nut is lovely, but Ayers Rock is magical.

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  8. Its a beautiful and historical place. I loved our visit there. We stayed in a lovely B7B with a penguin rookery in the back yard.

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  9. wow a great place travel safely love from Poland

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  10. I'm always pleased you put a map in with your posts.
    Always enjoy my travels with you through your blog :)

    All the best Jan

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    1. Thanks Jan. Often I forget to put a map :) I nearly always mean to put one as it's helpful to those that view or and comment then they have some idea where I was.

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  11. Oh I reckon the nut is a challenge but once you've cracked it and walked up once, I would be taking the chair lift myself! How wonderful. I always love seeing the Aussie blue shy and wonderful beaches!
    Wren x

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    1. I recall the first time ever I walked up The Nut, the view was to die for. Once you had to walk up the nut as there was no chair lift back when I was young! Makes me sound old.

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  12. I'm enjoying your exploring and sharing of Tasmania. Stanley brings back beautiful memories of holidaying with our kids. Lovely spot.

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    1. A lot of history there in Stanley. You must come again sometime if you can get away from the farm.

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  13. i so enjoy the history you share dear Margaret!

    less populated areas enriched with such striking natural charm appeal and invite at least once in a lifetime

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