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Summary
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From Burnie the highway follows the coast westward, between Bass Strait and green, fertile farmland. Butting out to sea there are massive bluffs - Table Cape, Rocky Cape and Circular Head.

The sturdy stone cottages of Stanley, established around 1826, and the graceful facade of Highfield homestead, reflect the town’s fishing and farming history. Smithton is in the farming and forestry area further west, and a road loops south through dairylands and thick forests before returning to the coast. The highway passes through remote farmlands and forests towards Marrawah. Tasmanian Tigers, once common here, are now believed to be extinct but there have been reports of sightings. Perhaps in some dark forest ...

The historic property of Woolnorth covers Tasmania’s north-west tip, Cape Grim, where air from the Southern Ocean is tested as the world’s cleanest. At Marrawah the ocean crashes endlessly onto the beach and at the Arthur River, south of here, cruise boats takes visitors upriver.

At Couta Rocks and Temma the sea’s rage tears boats from their moorings unless fishermen winch them out of the water to safety. The ’Western Explorer’ road through the Arthur-Pieman Protected Area is an alternative return route north through forest wilderness. On its way to the west coast it crosses the Pieman River by barge - the ’Fatman’.

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Rocky Cape national park - By robynejay
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Table Cape Tulips - By martinhoward
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Tasmania: Exploring Stanley - By elisfanclub
credit/licence: flickr: By elisfanclub
Stanley Street- By Paleontour
credit/licence: flickr: By Paleontour
Tasmania: The Nut in Stanley - By elisfanclub
credit/licence: flickr: By elisfanclub
Tasmania: Exploring Stanley - By elisfanclub
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Stanley - By Prince Roy
credit/licence: flickr: By Prince Roy

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Accommodation

Aquila Barn
Wynyard
Perfect for a secluded romantic getaway, Aquila Barn is a beautiful eco friendly boutique farm retreat, set high on a plateau overlooking the town...
From £132
The Waterfront Wynyard
Wynyard
Expect a warm welcome at The Award Winning Waterfront Wynyard. Situated on the banks of the Inglis River in Wynyard, this well appointed 3.5 star...
From £63
Tall Timbers Tasmania
Smithton
Tall Timbers Tasmania offers beautifully appointed units, lodges and lakeside apartments at Smithton in the Far North West.
Guests can...
From £87
Horizon Deluxe Apartments
Stanley
Horizon Deluxe Apartments are your ideal choice for luxury accommodation in picturesque Stanley, on the northwest coast of Tasmania. These...
From £210
Stanley Seaview Inn
Stanley
Stanley Seaview Inn is a multi award winning property, located in the picturesque tourist hotspot - Stanley, on Tasmania's North West coast. ...
From £69

Activities

Rafting Tasmania
Sandy Bay
Rafting Tasmania offer a range of rafting, canoeing and cycling tours for all ages and most levels of fitness. All tours are supervised by some of...
From £102
Road Runner Tours
Wyong
Specialising in coach tours Australia-wide where you can choose either motel accommodation or camping safari tours.
4WD Tag-A-Long...
A R Reflections River Cruises
Arthur River
A R Reflections River Cruises offer an unforgettable wilderness experience cruising Arthur River, North West TAS.
With a gourmet lunch of...
From £53
Natone Hills Fly Fishery
Natone
Natone Hills Fishery offers fly fishing in the hills of Upper Natone, 20 kilometres (12 miles) inland from Burnie, in northwest Tasmania....
Arthur River Cruises
Arthur River
Arthur River Cruises operate guided sightseeing tours on the MV George Robinson. The river is widely acknowledged as one of the most beautiful...

Dining

Bayviews Restaurant & Lounge Bar
Burnie
Bayviews Restaurant & Lounge Bar is a superb Modern Australian dining experience serving fine Tasmanian produce with flair and excitement....
Nut Rock Cafe
Stanley
Nut Rock Cafe is popular with the locals in Stanley. The Nut Rock Cafe is a coffeehouse, grocery store, bakery and souvenir shop. It is within...
Annsleigh Gardens & Tea Rooms
Burnie
Described as the 'Garden of Ideas', Annsleigh Gardens award winning, 5 acre display is picture perfect and ready to enjoy during their...
Bruce's Licensed Cafe
Wynyard
Conveniently located in Wynyard, Bruce's Licensed Cafe offers modern Australian cuisine complimented by fabulous views of the ocean....
Jointleys Milk Bar
Burnie

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Photos

Rocky Cape national park - By robynejay

Table Cape Tulips - By martinhoward

Tasmania: Exploring Stanley - By elisfanclub

Stanley Street- By Paleontour

Tasmania: The Nut in Stanley - By elisfanclub