The Nut Walk, Stanley, Tasmania
The Nut Walk, Stanley, Tasmania
A fabulous must do short walk up 'The Nut' (Munatrik) which is a 143 metre high volcanic plug, rising from Bass Strait, that towers above the picturesque town of Stanley. It has stunning views!
Summary
A fabulous must do short walk up 'The Nut' (Munatrik) which is a 143 metre high volcanic plug, rising from Bass Strait, that towers above the picturesque town of Stanley. It has stunning views!
Description
A fabulous must do short walk up 'The Nut' which is a 143 metre high volcanic plug, rising from Bass Strait, that towers above the picturesque town of Stanley which is in Circular Head . It has stunning views!
Please keep to the path as there are many Mutton Bird (Shearwater) burrows in among the grassy sand.
The walk is a 2 km circuit around the top that is accessed by walking up a very steep 140 metre high path, or alternatively by a chairlift (but why would you ride when you can walk?).
A volcanic plug, also called a volcanic neck or lava neck, is a volcanic object created when magma hardens within a vent on an active volcano.
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Points of Interest
1. Dead centre of town
Look down on the Stanley Cementry.
2. The path up to The Nut (Munatrik)
Yes, it's very Steep!
3. Windswept path and mutton birds
It can get pretty windy atop of The Nut. Look out for Mutton Birds nesting in burrows in the grass , we found a chick scratching about in April (see link below)!
4. From the first viewing platform
Great views to Bass Strait and Bull Rock in the background.
5. Tatlow's Beach Lookout
Looking across the sea to Pebbly Bay.
6. Fisherman's Wharf Lookout
Looking down to the King Island Ferry.
7. Steps
The path includes steps as it descends down to the trees..
8. Bush
A bit of bush on the south side of The Nut.
9. Sheoaks
Walk through as small shady forest of Sheoaks.
10. The Habour
The small habour area includes shops and cafes.
11. Highfield Lookout
A great spot to look out over the Stanley township.
12. Chairlift
If you prefer, you can catch a chairlift up or down form the Nut.
13. Some local wildlife
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Features
Seating available
Historical interest
Nature trail
Lake, creek, river
Park / Garden
