The northwest coast of Tasmania is one of the least spoiled areas on earth. The rainwater in this area is so pure, it is in demand throughout the world and is considered by many to be the finest drinking water on the planet. If you're thinking of visiting "the edge of the world," as this part of Tasmania is called, Stanley will be your "base of operations."
Stanley's history goes back almost as far as the history of European settlement in Tasmania. First settled in 1825, it rapidly became a major port and within 20 years had a complete infrastructure, including a school and post office. Fishing was the largest part of Stanley's economy throughout most of its early history, but today, tourism is of equal economic importance to the local population.
When you visit Stanley, it will be impossible for you to miss the Nut. This oddly named landmark is actually the plug of an ancient volcano, standing 470 feet (143m) tall at the tip of the peninsula. The city of Stanley rests at its feet. A popular attraction for locals and visitors alike, a chairlift has been erected to make it easy for everyone to enjoy the spectacular scenery from the summit.
Most of the main tourist attractions in Stanley have something to do with the sea. The most popular tours in town are the platypus, seal and penguin tours and at the Seaquarium, you can get to see and even touch many exotic sea creatures you may never have the opportunity to see elsewhere.
The Tarkine Wilderness emcompasses 350,000 hectares of some of the most breathtaking and often inaccessible landscape you will ever see. Because of its inaccessibility, the Tarkine remains home to many species of wildlife that face extinction elsewhere. Some of them, like the graceful Wedge-tail eagle, you can see soaring in the skies. Others you may be lucky enough to stumble across as you hike on trails in the more accessible regions of the wilderness.
One of the most popular spots in the Tarkine Wilderness is the one with the least appealing name. Thanks to the environmentally sensitive trail and thrilling slide down into the sinkhole known as Dismal Swamp, almost anyone can get a close look at what would otherwise be inaccessible wilderness. Thanks to these and the cantilevered walkway that takes you above the blackwood tree tops, the amazing Dismal Swamp is accessible to everyone and even features a cafe at the Visitors Center.
After exploring the Tarkine Wilderness, you'll appreciate the opportunity to go back to Stanley and get refreshed and recharged. Your Stanley accommodation will be just what the doctor ordered and you'll wake up refreshed and ready for another amazing day of exploration.
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