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Activities and Attractions

Activities & Attractions

  • History & Heritage
  • Tours
  • Adventure
  • Events
  • Tarkine
  • Shopping
  • Multi-entry passes

The edge of the world is a land of things to do and see. At the edge of the world, you'll contemplate days from a distant past - and let your senses savour the present. You can climb extinct volcano, set foot on ancient shores, meet amazing animals. Widen your horizons on a wilderness beach. Breathe the world's freshest air in an ancient rainforest.

History & Heritage

Attractions - historic sites and museums

Imagine a new British Colony in the 19th Century, the British system of convict transportation sent sailing ships crowded with settlers, soldiers and convicts to this unknown land.

Tours

Tours

The Circular Head Region has some of the best Eco and Forestry tours anywhere in the world. From the beauty and adventure of Tarkine Forest Adventures @ Dismal Swamp to the sheer magnificence of the Tarkine Wilderness.

Adventure

Adventure

Slip on socks and Blundstone boots, then put your best foot forward on one of the Edge of the World's extensive network of walking tracks or ease the pace on a heritage walking tour of our historic Stanley streetscapes.

Events

Events

There are many family friendly events held around the Circular Head Region, showcasing fresh local produce. The community spirit shines when these events are held.

Tarkine

Tarkine

Forests at the Edge of the World contain a wide range of easily accessible environments. Within a half hour drive from Stanley there are towering eucalypt forests, open plains of buttongrass and heathland, magnificent rainforests and mysterious blackwood swamps.

Shopping

Shopping

Stanley and the Circular Head Region offers some unique opportunities for shopping. Whether you are on the lookout for an example of original Tasmanian art or just a small souvenir.

 

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Go Behind the Scenery - North West Tasmania video

View the north west regional video, presented by actor-comedian John X, produced as part of the Tasmania - Go Behind the Scenery campaign.

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    History & Heritage, Tours, Adventure, Events, Tarkine, Shopping, Multi-entry passes

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    Special offers, Stanley, Smithton, Marrawah, Arthur River, Rocky Cape, Camping and RV's

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