Stanley & Highfield House
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Port
Burnie, Tasmania, Australia
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Activity Level
Moderate Activity
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Excursion Type
Information Not Currently Available
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$180
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 7 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Board a motorcoach bound for Stanley in the far northwest region of Tasmania.
Your first stop is at Highfield House, built in 1834 and considered the "birthplace" of European settlement in Tasmanian history. This 19th-century estate is a rare example of residential architecture from the Regency period (1811-1820) characterized by a geometric design. Typical of Regency buildings, Highfield was designed to allow light into the main rooms that featured large French windows and dramatic views.
Continue on a narrated drive through Stanley, population 500 — one of the smallest towns on the northwest coast of Tasmania. The name of the town comes from the British Secretary of State, Lord Stanley, as many of the Van Diemen's Land Company employees from England had settled in the area.
Take photos at Stanley's most famous attraction, The Nut — an old volcanic land formation created from dried magma. It has steep sides with a flat top and rises to more than 450 feet. A steep walking path or a chairlift ride is included for those who want a view from the top.
You'll have some free time in the town of Stanley to wander among the shops or purchase lunch (at your own expense) before returning to the motorcoach.
En route back to Burnie, you'll stop in the village of Boat Harbour. Take in the view of the calm bay with white sand and crystal clear water.
You'll wind along the road that descends to the waterline with Bass Strait in the distance. The road via Rocky Cape cuts through a National Park filled with rockpools, wildflowers, bushwalks and Aboriginal caves tucked away in the cliff face. Enjoy the ride and the splendid scenery along the way.
Please note: Mobility devices (wheelchairs, walkers, scooters, etc) cannot be accommodated on the chairlift. Lunch is not included. You will have time to purchase lunch (at your own expense). Tour does not operate on holidays.