STANLEY
NORTH WEST TASMANIA
In 1825 Van Diemen Lands Company was granted significant land in the north-west of Tasmania for grazing of sheep and employees from England moved there in 1826. The venture failed as the extreme climate proved unsatisfactory for successful grazing of sheep and other livestock. Originally called Circular Head by Bass and Flinders in 1798 its name was changed to Stanley after Lord Stanley the British Secretary of State for War & Colonies in 1842. The most distinctive feature of the town is “The Nut” a 150-metre-high volcanic outcrop. Stanley is 225 km from Launceston (three-hour’s drive) and about five hours from Hobart. In 1835, the Van Diemen’s Land Company built ‘Highfield’ a residence on a hill over looking Stanley where management resided and this is open to the public.
The town is lined with historical old cottages and buildings
and one of them is Joe Lyons Cottage, the birthplace in 1879 of Joe Lyons, the
first Tasmanian to become Prime Minister of Australia. There are a number of
restaurants and cafes and a range of accommodation.
A good option for accommodation
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