The quaint destination of Stanley is a fairy-tale town hidden in nature!

Stanley is the place I miss every day after returning to Shanghai, the town I can't forget after seeing so many sceneries, and the place I strongly recommend you must experience. It is located in the northwest coastal town of Tasmania, and although remote, the beautiful and tranquil fairy-tale scenery is worth the trip. I drove with my bestie from the Pencil Pine Lavender Estate directly to the town of Stanley. The architecture is mainly Victorian style from the 19th century, and the town retains its original and charming scenery, with beautiful and unique houses that made us linger. The sun filled the streets, and we strolled through them, the coffee shops, post office, port, and even the hydrangeas blooming in the yards, all of which inevitably slowed our pace. During our two-day trip to Stanley, our cameras captured the moments of beauty, and we also deeply savored the pleasure brought by this leisurely and comfortable mood. 1. The Nut The most iconic attraction in Stanley is 'The Nut'. It is a volcanic rock with a history of 13 million years, about 150 meters high, and the highest point in the Stanley area. Because the shape of the volcanic rock is very similar to 'Ayers Rock (Uluru)', it is also known as 'Sea Uluru'. We took a retro cable car up the mountain and arrived at the top of The Nut. Standing on the top and overlooking the beauty of the town, there are no steep mountains, no surging waves, only tranquility and peace. Sitting on the grass with my bestie, feeling the sea breeze, and listening to the sound of the waves washing the beach, it was incredibly cozy. There is a circular Trial for hiking on the top of the mountain, with a total distance of 2KM, which takes about 40 minutes to walk slowly, and if you're lucky, you might even encounter a small kangaroo. You can also drive to the lookout to gaze at a different view of The Nut and wait for a perfect sunset with my bestie. 2. Watching Little Blue Penguins Return to Their Nests at Night It's worth mentioning that you must see the little blue penguins here. Every night from 9:00 to 10:00, to be exact at 9:15, the little blue penguins will return to their nests on time after foraging. They are the smallest species in the penguin family. Little blue penguins are only active at night, very timid, and the area will have fences to separate people and provide red light for everyone to watch the penguins, so do not turn on the flash, as it will scare the little cuties. Watching them waddle back home is very adorable. On our way back, we also saw a few little guys who had lost their group in the park~ 3. Hursey Seafoods You can't miss the popular Hursey Seafoods lobster restaurant in Stanley, the taste is superb. We ordered half a lobster, which was enough for both of us, the fresh lobster was pan-fried at high temperature, the meat was delicious, firm, and bouncy. 4. In the afternoon, come to the port and enjoy the magnificent scenery of the sea with the seagulls. Flocks of seagulls perch on the shore, and when you approach them, they will flutter into the air and circle around, shouting at you: 'You're disturbing our rest!' Clothing suggestions: It is said that Australia is a summer that is infinitely close to winter. The temperature is higher at noon, so you can wear short sleeves, but it will be very cold at night, with a big temperature difference, so you can bring an ultra-light down jacket. A thin coat may not be enough to keep out the cold, and I almost always wear a gray fleece hoodie~ If you're afraid of cold like me, wear a woolen hat like I do~