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Tasmania – some say it’s the very edge of the world. A magical land of unending possibilities, of adventures, of amazing sensual delights. Here you can climb ancient extinct volcanoes, sandboard on ancient sand dunes and walk over ancient rainforests. If you love adventure, Stanley is the place to go in Tasmania to get your adrenaline fix. Want to know more?
Nature Adventures
The Tasmanian landscape offers a range of wonderful adventures to the adventure thrill-seeker. Lush rainforests are bordered by open heathland, towering eucalypt forests, mysterious blackwood swamps and towering cliffs. It’s a fun playground for adventure seekers, where you can go biking, horse-riding, bushwalking, helicoptering, and canoeing, rafting and even fishing to your heart’s delight.
4WD Touring
Enjoy some exhilarating 4WD trips through the rugged, unpredictable Tarkine Wilderness, at the heart of the spectacular Rocky Cape National Park. Challenge yourself to conquer the hinterland countryside around Stanley, Tasmania’s Cradle Mountains and the rugged West Coast. Be sure to sign up for the South Arthur Forest Drive, a long, 60 kilometer loop drive on the Rapid River and Sumac Roads. Enjoy the amazing river views at the Sumac Lookout.
Helicopter Flights
How about a long helicopter flight over the Tarkine wilderness, spectacular coastlines, rainforest canopies and the rugged North West Coast? Enjoy the adrenalin high as the helicopter swings low, turns sharply sideways and hovers over special spots. While on your tour, you’ll be joined in the sky by several noble birds, such as Peregrine Falcons, Wedge Tails and Sea Eagles. Soar over this stunning landscape with the birds and enjoy the spectacular scenic coastlines.
Tarkine Forest Adventures
Enjoy a scream-rich slide down into the only Blackwood sinkhole forest in the world on a buggy slide. Take a fast speedboat ride up the Arthur River, enjoying fast 360-degree views of the amazing Tasmanian plantlife.
Soar across the treetops of the rainforests in Stanley, feeling the adrenalin rush all the way. Your high-wire canopy ride will take you whooshing across the beautiful forest for 3 full hours, stopping here and there for informative stops. You’ll be provided with harnesses and helmets and every possible safety precaution aspect before your treetop adrenalin adventure begins.
Fishing
For those who are into fishing, there’s a number of worthy, large marine targets to reel in. How about catching Stanley’s famous Blue Warehou from the Stanley Wharf? You can rent a fishing charter and take yourself off for some serious game fishing as well on Lake Mikany, Nelson Bay and the Arthur River. Salmon, trout and pike can be easily found here, as are tuna and some large ancient whiskered fish.
Surfing
The beaches around Stanley are amazingly uncrowded, with the perfect breaks with clean, powerful waves. Head out to the beaches on the North West for some strong winds and try your hand at some windsurfing. Expert windsurfers will enjoy Marrawah’s big Southern Ocean groundswells – it’ll be a huge challenge just to stay afloat there!
Kayaking
Head out to the ocean for a spot of sea-kayaking on a windy, stormy day and you’ll have all the adrenalin adventuring you can stomach. For those seeking river rapids, kayak on the Arthur River, which passes through rainforests, cliffs, gorges and deep cave systems. You can rent kayaks and safety harnesses from any tour operator in Stanley.
