Highfield Historic Site
Highfield House
A Regency-style estate built in the 1830s by the Van Diemen's Land Company, with its main house, stables and barn preserved, facing The Nut.
Highfield was built by the Van Diemen's Land Company around 1832 for its chief agent. The main house is in Regency style, and the grounds include stables, barns, servants' quarters and a burial ground. The site tells the story of the British colonial company's efforts to clear land for grazing in northwest Tasmania, its use of convict labor, and its clashes with Indigenous peoples. The estate sits on high ground about 2 kilometers north of town, and the view of The Nut and the bay from here is a classic one. Visitors tour on their own, and the information boards are quite detailed. Opening hours are roughly 9:30 to 16:30 daily, and adult admission is around AUD 15. Check the official website for current details.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:30–16:30
Nearby sights
- Godfreys Beach Little Penguin Viewing Area
- Stanley Historic Village
- Joe Lyons Cottage
- The Nut
- Stanley Wharf & Seafood
- Trethewies Lookout
- Rocky Cape National Park
- Dip Falls