STANLEY
As we approached our next destination, Stanley, we stopped at a beachfront café for lunch. Looking out across the water, we realised we were gazing directly over Bass Strait for the very first time. It was a special moment, made even more remarkable by the thought that mainland Australia lay just 240 kilometres away across the sea. Nestled on Tasmania's picturesque north-west coast, Stanley is one of the state's most charming historic towns. Towering 143 metres above the town, The Nut is an ancient volcanic plug with dramatic sheer cliffs and a flat summit that dominates the landscape. You will notice in the second photo, Lynette is pointing at the ‘Welcome to Stanley’ sign. This is a sentimental family name we hold dear in our hearts. Lynette’s father was named Stanley. One year after he passed away, Harrison, our youngest son was born and his middle name Stanley, is named after Lynette’s father. Stanley is filled with beautifully preserved colonial buildings, charming cottage...