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.
Such a nice place to visit.
ReplyDeleteNot a single soul on the beach... : )
No, not a soul. One of the days we were there, there were people riding horses along the beach.
DeleteWow, there is still a lot of Tasmania left for me to explore!
ReplyDeleteOh yes there is so much more even still to see and explore.
DeleteThat volcanic plug is interesting to see. Edinburgh Castle sits atop a volcanic plug too.
ReplyDeleteWell there you are, would have been a nice large house with a wonderful view up there if one had been built.
DeleteMe gusta la casa de la segunda foto. Sus habitantes deben llevar una vida apacible y disfrutando de la cercanÃa del mar.
ReplyDeleteBesos
The owners do have a beautiful peaceful view from their veranda.
DeleteSuch lovely photos
ReplyDeleteThank you Jo-Anne.
DeleteWonderful photos, I especially loved the 4th.
ReplyDeleteWarm hugs
Maria
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Thank you Maria.
DeleteNo wonder Tasmania is tops on the tourist trail.
ReplyDeletePure magnificence.
Colin
Thanks Colin, it is magical.
DeleteMy dear Margaret.
DeleteDidn'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
That is very beautiful serene village.
ReplyDeletePeaceful.
DeleteGood photos
ReplyDeleteThanks Adam.
DeleteA very pretty area. The Nut puts me in mind of Ayers Rock ala Uluru.
ReplyDeleteHave to agree about being a pretty area, a must see when travelling in Tasmania.
DeleteThe Nut is lovely, but Ayers Rock is magical.
impressive and beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHello Sussi...thanks.
DeleteIts a beautiful and historical place. I loved our visit there. We stayed in a lovely B7B with a penguin rookery in the back yard.
ReplyDeleteThat would have been lovely Diane..
Deletewow a great place travel safely love from Poland
ReplyDeleteHello Gosia...thanks
DeleteI'm always pleased you put a map in with your posts.
ReplyDeleteAlways enjoy my travels with you through your blog :)
All the best Jan
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.
DeleteLovely trip M-w.
ReplyDeleteAlways lovely travelling my home State.
DeleteOh 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!
ReplyDeleteWren x
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.
DeleteI'm enjoying your exploring and sharing of Tasmania. Stanley brings back beautiful memories of holidaying with our kids. Lovely spot.
ReplyDeleteA lot of history there in Stanley. You must come again sometime if you can get away from the farm.
Deletei so enjoy the history you share dear Margaret!
ReplyDeleteless populated areas enriched with such striking natural charm appeal and invite at least once in a lifetime