Saturday 21 March 2020

A morning in Stanley.

On our way home from Smithton we stopped at Stanley for the morning.  The weather was lovely and we had a great time.


The view of the "Nut" as you drive towards Stanley.


First stop was Highfield House circa 1830.


Very nicely restored to a high standard.


View of the "Nut" from Highfield House.


The Chapel.


Lovely views of the gardens from inside.


The Dining Room.


The Nursery room - one of the original families had 15 children all living in the house.


Upstairs downstairs.


 View from an upstairs bedroom.


A speckled hen in the garden at Highfield House. 


The Speckled Hen Cafe in Stanley.


Some of the cottages in Stanley.


Hursey Seafood.


Going up the chairlift to the top of the "Nut".


Views of Highfield House from the top of the "Nut". 


Views of Stanley and Hursey Seafood from the "Nut".


One of the many wallabies in hiding on top of the "Nut".


Lovely pale yellow Banksia.


 Views out to sea along our 45 minute walk 
around the top of the "Nut" before going
  back down the chairlift and heading home.

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