Things to see and do in and around Stanley in North Western Tasmania

Stanley Seaview Inn
(formerly Dovecote Motel & Restaurant)
Hotel, Motel & Self Contained accommodation in Stanley, Tasmania

Scenic Flights

Chose from a helicopter or an aeroplane to get a birds eye view of our magnificent corner of the world.

Stanley Public Golf Course
9 Holes of coastal bliss!

Dismal Swamp
Explore four pathways through Dismal Swamp and open your eyes and your mind to the mystery of life at the bottom of a giant sinkhole.

Tarkine Wilderness

Dip Falls

The Stanley Nut - Our famous landmark
Take the chairlift or 15 minutes walk to the top Walk around the top (approx 45 min's) and take in spectacular views of the surrounding countryside, beaches and waters.

Historic Colonial fishing Village

Stanley was first colonized by the English in the 1880's. It still maintains many of the Inns, churches and homesteads from that era. It has been and still is one of Tasmania's main fishing ports.

Historic Highfield House
(circa 1835)

This grand Georgian homestead was built to house the director of the Van Diemens land company, and is now open to the public.

Wilderness to West Coast Tours

Take a day off from driving and have a local expert guide show you the sites.

Water Wheel Creek
Timber Heritage Experience

Woolnorth, Cape Grim & Wind farm.

Woolnorth, Cape Grim & Windfarm. a variety of tours, one of which includes
a trip to Dismal Swamp.

Arthur River Cruises

Cruise up the Arthur River into the Tarkine Wilderness. Compared to other wilderness river cruises, on the MV George Robinson, you'll be with a small group, enjoy a BBQ in the rain forest and have the option of an extended walk in the rainforest.

Stanley Seal Cruises

Take a 1½ hrs cruise to see the local seal colony. Departs from Stanley wharf.