Highfield Historic Site

TOP 20 STANLEY (TAS) Attractions (Things to Do & See)

Best places to visit in Stanley - Tasmania. Stanley located on the north-west coast of Tasmania. Stanley is one of best destinations in west of Tasmania. This town has so many beautiful tourist attractions.

Things to do in Stanley - Tasmania is to visit The Nut State Reserve, Highfield Historic Site, Stanley Heritage Walk, Stanley Seaquarium, Trethewies Lookout, Joe Lyons Cottage, Cow 'n' Calf Art Gallery, HA Lane Memorial Lookout, Stanley Discovery Museum, Our Lady Star of the Sea Roman Catholic Church, Godfreys Beach, Stanley Seal Cruises, Providore 24, The Angel's Share, The Provenance Kitchen, Tasmanian Wine & Food, Sticks & Stones Shells & Bones, Osborne Heli Tours and Crossland Antiques & Collectables.

Thats all about what to do or where to go in Stanley - Tasmania, Australia. Hope this video will guide you traveling in Stanley.

Highfield house

Highfield House can be regarded as the 'birthplace' of European settlement in Tasmania's north-west. Built from 1832-35 as a residence for Edward Curr, chief agent of the Van Diemen's Land Company, the house represents an important part of Tasmanian historic heritage. The history of the north-west region of Tasmania is inextricably bound up with the story of the Van Diemen's Land Company; indeed, there are very few places in the region that have been unmarked by its presence.

The Nut and Highfield House. Stanley Tasmania

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In 1825 the Van Diemen's Land Company was granted land in north-western Van Diemen's Land, including the Stanley area. Employees of the company from England settled in the area in October 1826.[3]

The site was named after Lord Stanley, the British Secretary of State for War and the Colonies in the 1830s and 1840s, who later had three terms of office as British Prime Minister.

A port opened in 1827 and the first school opened in 1841. Stanley officially became a town in 1842 and by 1843 more than 8,000 acres had been sold or leased to almost 70 people. [4]

The Post Office opened on 1 July 1845 and was known as Circular Head post office until 1882. [5] In 1880 the first coach service between Stanley and Burnie was established.

The Ark Stanley - Stanley Hotels, Australia

The Ark Stanley 5 Stars Hotel in Stanley ,Australia Within US Travel Directory Experience world-class service at The Ark StanleyOffering free continental breakfast, The Ark Stanley is situated 10 m from the water’s edge and 2 minutes’ walk from Tatlows Beach.
It offers luxury suites with free WiFi, a flat-screen TV and DVD player.
Guests receive a welcoming pack of chocolates, biscuits, tea and coffee.
The Ark Stanley Guest House is 2 minutes’ drive from The Nut State Reserve and 5 minutes’ walk from Stanley Seal Cruises.
The Highfield Historic Site is 4 minutes’ drive away.
Each air-conditioned suite features an en suite bathroom with a heated towel rail.
Some bathrooms also feature a heated pebble floor or a massage shower.
A wrought iron dining setting and quality bed linen and toiletries are provided in all suites.
You can enjoy an outdoor meal in the BBQ area, relax on the veranda or in the lovely gardens.
There is a large library of DVDs, books and board games available for guest use.
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My Stanley trip, Tasmania.

Fly over the heritage house at the Highfield.

Highfield House

We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Highfield House and are so glad we decided to stop by.

‘Highfield may be made from bricks and mortar, but it means much more than that. Highfoeld represents both the capacity of human endeavour towards both enterprise and disaster.

Curiously the house was built at a time when the Company was on the verge of ruin.

On this most spectacular site at the edge of the world, this is the story of either enterprise or folly. Success or tragedy. You decide!’


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Table Cape Lighthouse Tour - Tasmania

Take a tour of Table Cape lighthouse with us. Still on our new year holiday in Burnie, Tasmania, we travel up to Wynyard to see the lighthouse and grab a burger.

The lighthouse is 130 years old and is still in service today, with the original lense.

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Highfield House, 23 Welman Street Launceston Tasmania

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The Nut and Stanley from Highfield (No Audio)

The view of The Nut and the western environs of Stanley in Tasmania from the historic Highfield House, which was built by convicts in 1827. Please note there is no audio.

Highfield House

Layers of wallpaper, peeling, superimposed, water stained and marked with the patina of time. The history of a house told in pattern.
Images taken from the walls of Highfield House in northern Tasmania.

Table Cape Tasmania

Survivors Australia launches in Hobart, Tasmania 17th November 2011

Survivors Australia launches in Tasmania's Parliament House.

490 Back Road Wilmot - Highfield House - B&H Real Estate

Highfield House- set in the beautiful countryside of Wilmot with just stunning views of Mount Roland.
Available today is a 230 acre parcel of land with one of the areas original homesteads. Suitable for grazing land this property has several natural springs, multiple paddocks, new stockyards, and is fully fenced.
The house does need some attention, but could be brought back to its Federation era glory. As is typical of it's age it comes with beautiful baltic pine ceilings, 3 large bedrooms, formal dining area and casual living room with a near new wood heater. There is also a separate structure with several rooms (this building does need a lot of fixing up).
If you are a local looking at needing more grazing land or someone wanting to start up a farm then this is the package you could be looking for.

TASTECATIONS - Barilla Bay Oysters

Tasmanian TASTECATIONS Meet the Locals!

Meet Justin from Barilla Bay Oysters

Treat yourself to fine food and hospitality with ultra-fresh, local produce. The relaxed atmosphere of Barilla Bay's Oysters seafood restaurant allows you to enjoy a uniquely Tasmanian dining experience. Complimented by the chef's uncomplicated and approachable style, this is sure to be a highlight of your visit to Tasmania.

For more information on Barilla Bay Oyster and an itinerary for your very own Tasmanian TASTECATION visit

Highfield House, Kempton

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Pearn's Steam World 2016

Pearn's Steam World 2016 is a 2 minute hi-def 720p video of my visit in March 2016 to Pearn's Steam World at Westbury near Launceston in Tasmania. If you like this video you may also wish to see Penny Farthing Stunt Rider, youtube.com/watch?v=rx8TBhkMTzw&t=7s