Abbey's Spa Cottage

Please note we are now closed for our winter/maintenance break and plan to re open from Thursday 4 September 2025. The Nut Chairlift was designed and manufactured in Austria, to maximum safety and comfort standards. It traverses a distance of 250 meters, rising 95 meters. After a leisurely five-minute ride to the top of The Nut, you can explore the plateau, soak up the incredible views and take advantage of the superb photographic opportunities. There is a circular walking track of approximately 2 kilometres around the summit and several viewing platforms from which to survey the panoramic views. You will find bathroom facilities, disability access, picnic areas with gas barbeque, and for those seeking a warm bite to eat and a great coffee, a friendly cafe. In the interests of safety, we do advise that minors be supervised at all times, and no pets are allowed on The Nut.

The Stanley Wine Bar is located in the central heart of Stanley’s main street in the North West of Tasmania. The bar is housed in a newly renovated Victorian Cottage that provides a warm and welcoming environment for guests to relax and enjoy Tasmania’s unique wines and spirits. The bar has a heavy emphasis on upcycling, recycling, and repurposing, which has made for an eclectic mix of materials and furnishings that also makes for a warm and welcoming environment. The philosophy of “Stanley Wine Bar” is to provide the very best produce that Tasmania has to offer. Tasmanian staples such as cheese boards and tasting plates, it showcases Tasmanian produce. Tasmania enjoys a global reputation as a leading producer of premium cool climate wines, winning high praise and accolades from wine judges and critics alike. Stanley Wine Bar matches these wines with this seasonal bounty to deliver a true taste of Tasmania. If you are in the North West of Tasmania, Stanley Wine Bar is a must-visit destination that is under two hours away from Devonport’s Spirit of Tasmania terminal.

The historic village of Stanley, in far north-west Tasmania, is nestled at the base of the Nut, a sheer-sided bluff - all that remains of an ancient volcanic plug. A walking track climbs to the summit of the Nut, or you can take the chairlift, with its spectacular views across Bass Strait beaches and over the town. There is accommodation and an excellent campground in Stanley, and the town is a good base for exploring the forests and coastlines further west. See seals, penguins, seabirds and other wildlife close to Stanley local operators offer a range of observation tours. The town was once the administrative centre for the Van Diemen's Land Company, a royal charter company, formed in 1824 during the reign of George IV. Highfield House, an imposing Georgian home was once the VDL Managers' residence. It is open to the public and overlooks the town below. To reach Stanley, turn off the Bass Highway (A2) 15 km east of Smithton.