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| The Nut |
Stanley is a quaint historic village and tourist destination. It is the main fishing port on the north-west coast of Tasmania. The most distinctive landmark in Stanley is The Nut, an old volcanic plug discovered by the explorers Bass and Flinders in 1798, who officially named it Circular Head. The nut rises to 143 metres with a flat top. It is possible to walk to the top of The Nut via a steep track but be careful you don't blow off!
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| Stanley Slipway below the nut |
Apparently when the breakwater was being built in 1892 workers set off a charge of 5000 pounds of dynamite but nothing happened. Then 12 years later, the fractures caused by the blast finally gave way and 200,000 tons of rock suddenly crashed to the ground!
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| Historic Homes |
It looks like businesses are doing it tough - although all well maintained every second one is for sale - the historic village is very well kept - but so many accommodation places - not sure a little village like this can support that.
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| Kristyn and Anne |
Enjoyed a surprise visit from Tim Kristyn Kaia and Tilly on their way for a surf at Merriwa.
The wind has been pretty ferocious on the north west coast and we're looking forward to heading towards the Northern section of Cradle Mountain and away from the coast for a bit....
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| Stanley township |
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| Long stretches of sandy beaches |
Favourite pics from Stanley!
That was bloody time that you continued to post your adventures. But I must say that it was worth the wait and coming numerous times back in vain to your blog. You obviously had/have a good time in cold Tasmania and you shot some spectacular photos. Take care when you continue!
ReplyDeleteSuch a great adventure guys - can't wait till the next instalment........
ReplyDeleteThanks Shazz glad you are enjoying the BLOG - hope to get some more up in the next few days..
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Sorry to keep you so long in suspense Blacky!! Our solar pannel hasn't had too much sun so we have not been able to use the computer much also very poor wireless connection in Tassie particularly the West - hope to get some more up in the next few days.... cheers Anne
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