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Town in Tasmania, Australia
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Stanley is located in the northwestern part of Tasmania. According to the 2016 census, Stanley had a population of 553. It's perhaps best known for The Nut, a 143-metre-high volcanic plug by the coast that's viewable from almost every part of town.
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The main attraction of Stanley and a flat-top volcanic plug with views of the town and Rocky Cape National Park. The Nut can be viewed from all over Stanley.
Northwest Tasmania is home to many little fairy penguins, and if you happen to be in Stanley just after dark, you may be able to spot them. They may be loud at night, hosting a penguin party, but they're often hidden beneath rocks. Remember, don't take flash photography or use a flashlight – it can blind their eyesight. If anything, use a red torch to avoid damaging their eyesight.
The entry point of Stanley makes a good photo spot of The Nut.
A relic of colonial architecture from the Regency Period. All day tours are self-guided, and the signs in the site are fairly informative.
A small cafe with a nice open view of the ocean.
A small restaurant shop serving Australian cuisine.
Wide variety of choices, probably the most popular in town.
Cottages.
Cottages.
B&B with two guest units sleeping two or three
ranch
B&B
condominium
B&B
guest house
guest house
villa
cabins
historic pub with rooms
motel rooms and self-contained accommodation
hotel
small hotel with five individually styled rooms
cottages
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