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North-West Tasmania
Taking the time to discover some of the lesser-known historical treasures is just as rewarding. Situated off the north-west coast, the fishing port of Stanley is one Tasmania’s most beautiful heritage towns.
Built close to a volcanic outcrop called The Nut, Stanley has many historic houses and was the headquarters of the Van Diemen’s Land Company, which was established in 1825 to raise large flocks of fine wool sheep. Stanley is also the birthplace of Joseph Lyons (Australian Prime Minister from 1932–1939). Lyons’ Cottage contains numerous pieces of memorabilia associated with its famous occupant and is an interesting journey through Tasmanian – and Australian – political history.
If you’re keen to mix a little adventure with your history, the Piners and Miners Tour on the west coast travels through a dramatic rainforest landscape in a journey that provides a fascinating insight into Tasmania’s rugged pioneering past.
The tour leaves Strahan in a 4WD that has been converted into a rail car. It travels along the West Coast Wilderness Railway track to Lynchford, near Queenstown, and journeys through rainforest and the wild natural beauty synonymous with the west coast.
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Stanley
- The charming north-west coastal township of Stanley is located on a peninsula and is overlooked by a 150m-high basalt rock formation known as The Nut. The original port for the Van Diemen's Land Company from 1826, it is known for fresh fish, crayfish and oysters.
