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Trip Planner:   South Pacific  /  Australia  /  Tasmania  /  Stanley  /  Highfield Historic Site

Highfield Historic Site, Stanley

4.8
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Historic Site · Tourist Spot
A sprawling stone mansion set among vividly colored gardens, Highfield Historic Site takes you back to a bygone era. Flowers, gravel paths, seaside views, and well-preserved historic constructions are the hallmarks of this idyllic location on Tasmania’s beautiful northwest coast. The house itself was built in the Regency style, and retains the geometric elegance of that particular brand of architecture. Using our world travel planner, Stanley attractions like Highfield Historic Site can form part of a personalized travel itinerary.
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  • By Leannecfb
    Visited the highfield site on a windy cold day in august. The views of the nut across to stanley are magnificent. Well worth a visit for the history of the area.  more »
  • By BenO930
    Fascinating walk through this historic home with some parts restored and other left in their original state. Make sure not to skip the outbuildings  more »
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  • By Jeremy Sibson
    Great piece of Tasmanian history that I never knew about. Beautifully restored. Lovely gardens and interesting out buildings especially the school/chapel. Excellent views of The Nut from here.
  • By Robert Goodwin
    Excellent spent a few hours here.sad era of our past but preserved.excellent receptionist.
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