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Highfield Historic Site, Stanley

4.8
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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 illawarraflorist
    Loved wandering through this beautifully preserved building and surrounds. A must do ..trust me! Many great photo opportunities  more »
  • By Wendy M
    Beautifully restored and maintained. Magnificent views. Very windy as sitting on edge of cliff. Lots of information on early colonial settlement in this part of Tasmania both good and bad.  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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