Title: Stanley Travel Guide: Best of Stanley, Tasmania Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Stanley](https://expedia.co.uk/Stanley-Hotels.d6050276.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Stanley](https://expedia.co.uk/Stanley-Holiday-Rentals.d6050276.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Stanley Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Stanley.d6050276.Car-Hire-Guide)[Stanley Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Stanley.d6050276.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Stanley Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Stanley](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6050276/8727d253-5f06-4b0a-9631-c024123b6be3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Stanley](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6050276/8727d253-5f06-4b0a-9631-c024123b6be3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Stanley](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6050276/dd0c0547-e6c0-4f21-aa0c-b41a8318ed3a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Stanley](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6050276/d9ff3c37-d808-4fb2-b5cc-ebfab5fe6fee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Stanley](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6050276/de8f0ae2-4c57-49bc-ac04-7e36c371c63a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Stanley Things to do #### On Tasmania’s northwest coast is a popular seaside destination where you can hike, play on beaches and enjoy watersports under the shadow of an old volcano. Stanley sits at the base of a long-extinct volcano known as the Nut. The attractive fishing village captivates with its colonial houses and rugged windswept coastline. Climb to the top of the volcano, take part in watersports and investigate local history. Standing on top of the flat-topped Nut is a must-do activity. The panoramic views of the coast and countryside are spectacular. Reach the summit by walking up the steep winding path. Alternatively, expend a lot less energy by taking the chairlift. From your elevated vantage point you can easily make out the Rocky Cape National Park, which could be your next port of call. The national park is about a 15-minute drive from Stanley and encompasses beaches, bays and rock shelters. Take one of the scenic walks through the landscape and go fishing and boating off the beaches. Enjoy more nature-based experiences at the Tarkine wilderness area. Hike through a rainforest, canoe down a river and stop by a waterfall. Stanley’s windswept position makes it a fantastic spot for watersports. If the breeze is up, try sailing, surfing, sailboarding and kitesurfing. Reserve your seat on the Sylvia C motor cruiser which travels out to Bull Rock to view the colony of bull seals. While many people visit Stanley for its natural beauty, there are plenty of other attractions to keep you occupied. See more of the local sea life, including giant crabs, lobsters and sharks at the Stanley Seaquarium. Visit Highfield Historic Site, a regency home from the 1830s with barns, convict barracks, chapel and an ornamental garden. Here you will learn about the first European settlers in northwest Tasmania. Go on a walking or cycling tour through Stanley's streets, where some of the old homes have been turned into cafés and shops. To get to Stanley on the northwest tip of Tasmania, fly from the Australian mainland into Burnie. From Burnie, it's about a 1-hour drive west to reach the picturesque village and its spectacular surroundings. - Top hotels in Stanley - Top Holiday Rentals in Stanley ![BIG4 Tassie Getaway Parks Stanley](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16260000/16250600/16250578/9242c912_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### BIG4 Tassie Getaway Parks Stanley 23A Wharf Road Stanley TAS £109 11 Feb - 12 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach holiday park in Stanley. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Stanley Discovery Museum and Genealogy Centre ... 9/10 Wonderful! (235 reviews) Yes evey think ok quite day and nice Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F02%2F2026&endDate=12%2F02%2F2026&selected=16250578&PinnedHotelID=16250578&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6050276) ![Stanley Seaview Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1530000/1522100/1522090/6d09b972_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Stanley Seaview Inn 58 Dovecote Road Stanley TAS £87 15 Feb - 16 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly motel in Stanley. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (734 reviews) Beautiful location, quiet and amazing views Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=1522090&PinnedHotelID=1522090&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6050276) ![Stanley Village Waterfront Accommodation](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5820000/5810300/5810206/ae0c058a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Stanley Village Waterfront Accommodation 11-17 Wharf Road Stanley TAS £110 1 Mar - 2 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Stanley. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Van Diemen's Land Company Store and Fisherman's Wharf ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (506 reviews) Clean, excellent location, quiet Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=5810206&PinnedHotelID=5810206&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6050276) [See all 49 properties in Stanley](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6050276) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Stanley Lakeside Spa Cabins](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32420000/32413300/32413220/ffd98495_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Stanley Lakeside Spa Cabins 87 Stanley Hwy Stanley TAS Stay at this beach cottage in Stanley. Enjoy free parking, private hot tubs and a garden. Popular attractions West Inlet Conservation Area and Tatlows Beach ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (79 reviews) Lovely setting next to the lake,everything clean and tidy. Very good Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Stanley-Hotels-Stanley-Lakeside-Spa-Cabins.h32413220.Hotel-Information) ![Angel's Aisle Cottages](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6240000/6234300/6234211/8cfe3b92_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Angel's Aisle Cottages 31 Church St Stanley TAS Stay at this cottage in Stanley. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Stanley Discovery Museum and Genealogy Centre ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (79 reviews) Beautiful old cottage. Nicely furnished giving a vintage feel. Great location, comfortable and close to everything Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Stanley-Hotels-Touchwood-Cottages.h6234211.Hotel-Information) ![On The Terrace Stanley](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9627600/9627550/0577f3c8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### On The Terrace Stanley 8 Alexander Terrace Stanley TAS Stay at this luxury apartment in Stanley. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Van Diemen's Land Company Store and The ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (104 reviews) Beautiful view. Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Stanley-Hotels-On-The-Terrace.h9627550.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Stanley](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6050276&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Stanley hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6050276&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08)[7 Feb - 8 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6050276&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6050276&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[8 Feb - 9 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6050276&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6050276&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6050276&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![The Nut State Reserve](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6148290/d9cc7d81-b0a9-4f66-b755-7e66367319b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The Nut State Reserve 4.5/5(2 reviews) Ride the scenic chairlift or walk to the plateau of an ancient volcanic plug and look out across the town of Stanley and the wild seas of Bass Strait. [](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Nut-State-Reserve-Stanley.d6148290.Attraction) ![Highfield Histroric Site](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6148294/52f2962f-7aa8-414a-baaf-6f36628aced9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Highfield Histroric Site At this restored colonial homestead learn about the beginnings of the Van Diemen’s Land Company and European settlement in Tasmania’s northwest. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Highfield-Histroric-Site-Stanley.d6148294.Attraction) ![Stanley](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635919972085/79bf173b-3d6c-411a-8fdb-d3038c9751ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Fisherman's Wharf Lookout Find out about the history of Stanley when you take a trip to Fisherman's Wharf Lookout. Stroll along the seaside or visit the spas in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Fishermans-Wharf-Lookout-Stanley.d553248635919972085.Attraction) #### The Nut Chairlift Stanley You can take time to visit The Nut Chairlift Stanley during your travels to Stanley. Stroll along the seaside or visit the spas in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Nut-Chairlift-Stanley-Stanley.d553248621576998681.Attraction) #### Stanley Golf Club Enjoy a round of golf in Stanley at Stanley Golf Club. Stroll along the seaside or visit the spas in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Stanley-Golf-Club-Stanley.d6148298.Attraction) #### Van Diemen's Land Company Store Find out about the history of Stanley when you take a trip to Van Diemen's Land Company Store. Stroll along the seaside or visit the spas in this quaint area. 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