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The Nut State Reserve

Browns Road, Stanley, Tasmania, Australia
Ranked #1 of 3 attractions in Stanley
4.5 of 5 stars 20 Reviews
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
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34 reviews 34 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

The walk up to the 'nut' is sleep but can easy be done by someone who has low to moderate fitness level. If steep paths (about 400m in length) are an issue to you, wait until the chair lift commences operation and take the chairlift instead. Not suitable for wheel chairs or the physically disabled. The walk on top of... More

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Geelong, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

Take the chairlift as it gives a great views of the surrounding area and Stanley. The walk around The Nut is worth it. More

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Manly, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

No trip to Stanley is complete without a journey to the top of its landmark ‘Nut.’ We walked it; it was too windy that day for the chairlift to operate. The walk is (very) steep, but do-able for most fitness levels, as long as you take your time. The view around the top is spectacular, and the reserve itself is... More

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Bendigo, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

For those with a bit of energy, the walk up 'The Nut' is great, even our youngest 3 year old managed the climb. Great views from the top on a clear day. More

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Hobart
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

A great view from the top well worth the walk up around the top and down. Wife took the chairlift and youngest children. Good value well cheaper than Launceston "Cateract Gorge" Friendly people running chairlift. More

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

The task may look insummountable, but take the track up if you can. One step at a time... look at the scenery on your way up & feel how 'easy' the stroll around the reserve is after you have zig zagged your way up the side. As I don't like chair lifts at all this was my prefered option on... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012

Stanley is the most beautiful place to visit. The village is spotless, it reminds you of an English seaside village, cafes are wonderful & have the best Famous Tassie curried scallop pies I have tasted. The view from The Nut were absolutely AMAZING , I could have stayed gazing at the views for hours. Chairlift was great as the walk... More

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Launceston, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012

We walked The Nut on a good day which would help some wind, the sun out and not many people about. More

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Melbourne, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

the path around the top of nut has greatly improved over the last year, the only thing is the chair lift is not working and is up for sale More

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Cranbourne, Australia
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2012

Stanley was the highlight of our tasmanian trip. May get windy but the views are stunning and the town picturesque. Lots of lovely old 1800's buildings and pub. Very friendly people a truly lovely place to eat, visit or stat a while. Stunning! More

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