Stanley, Tasmania
From 1826 it was the hub of the settlement of the Van Diemen’s Land Company in that part of the state. First called Circular Head, the town was renamed in 1833 for Lord Stanley, then colonial secretary (later, British prime minister). It was the birthplace of Joseph Aloysius Lyons, the first Tasmanian to become prime minister of Australia (1931–39).
Just off the Bass Highway and the terminus of a rail line from Launceston (105 miles [170 km] southeast), Stanley serves a region yielding timber, fish, dairy products, potatoes, and turnips. It is the northwest coast’s main fishing port. Notable sights include St. James Presbyterian Church (1855), which was bought prefabricated and imported from Great Britain. Pop. (2006) urban centre, 458; (2011) urban centre, 481.
Just off the Bass Highway and the terminus of a rail line from Launceston (105 miles [170 km] southeast), Stanley serves a region yielding timber, fish, dairy products, potatoes, and turnips. It is the northwest coast’s main fishing port. Notable sights include St. James Presbyterian Church (1855), which was bought prefabricated and imported from Great Britain. Pop. (2006) urban centre, 458; (2011) urban centre, 481.
We only spent a short time here as we not sure about what we would see and will be returning later in month to get a full picture of the place most of the shops were closed and there were a few people about, the landscape is so green all around town and the weather was a little cool.
We will have to spend a little time in the Highfield farm which is up high over looking the town it is being restored back to its glory days and will be a place for us to check out more.
Its only about 1.5 hrs from where we are staying and will be a spot to take friends when they come over later in month.
And remember to Visit Table Cape Lighthouse and Penguin, while in the area, great little places
We will have to spend a little time in the Highfield farm which is up high over looking the town it is being restored back to its glory days and will be a place for us to check out more.
Its only about 1.5 hrs from where we are staying and will be a spot to take friends when they come over later in month.
And remember to Visit Table Cape Lighthouse and Penguin, while in the area, great little places
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Highfield Farm
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Highfield is historically significant for its association with the Van Diemen's Land Company, which was responsible for the settlement of Northwest Tasmania. Highfield was the original headquarters of the Company's operations. The buildings surviving there today were built between 1828 and the early 1840s. At present some of the buildings are being restored. The house is open for inspection and visitors can inspect the restoration works on site during daylight hours.
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Fishing Fleet
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The Locals
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Taken from Lookout
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The Dock Area
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