Stanley is a small rural village 10 minutes from historic Beechworth in north east Victoria. This is 'God's own' country (as often described) - Stanley is something of a hill station town, nestled in the foothills of the Australian Alps. Originally based around gold mining, the town developed a horticultural basis and was once renown for its apples. More recently, chestnut, cherry and other berry production has taken the place of apples though delicious Stanley apples are still available.
Beechworth is just up the road and offers many delights, whether you are interested in fine dining, wine, history or simply shopping, there are excellent establishments in the town. The north east generally offers many delights and is widely acknowledged as one of the finest gourmet food and wine regions of Australia.