Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Stanley travel guide

Stanley Tourism | Stanley Guide

You're Going to Love Stanley

With a population of 538, Stanley is a must-see destination in Tasmania, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Stanley to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Stanley

Stanley in July
Estimated hotel price
$147
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stanley in July
Estimated hotel price
$147
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Stanley in January, when the average temperature is 16 °C, and the highest can go up to 20 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 6 °C, with an average temperature of 8 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 100 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Stanley, with an average rainfall of 40 mm.

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How to Get to Stanley

Plane

Although Stanley doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Burnie Wynyard (BWT), which is located 28 miles from Stanley. The shortest domestic flight to Stanley departs from Melbourne and takes around 1h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Stanley is to pick up a car hire from Hobart, which is about 180 miles from Stanley. You’ll find branches of YesDrive Car Rental and Alamo, among others, in Hobart.

Plane

Although Stanley doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Burnie Wynyard (BWT), which is located 28 miles from Stanley. The shortest domestic flight to Stanley departs from Melbourne and takes around 1h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Stanley is to pick up a car hire from Hobart, which is about 180 miles from Stanley. You’ll find branches of YesDrive Car Rental and Alamo, among others, in Hobart.

Airports near Stanley

KNSKing Island
DPODevonport
BWTBurnie Wynyard

Airlines serving Stanley

Emirates
Excellent (3,213 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (148 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (829 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (471 reviews)
Rex
Excellent (27 reviews)
Sharp Airlines

Where to stay in Stanley

Average rates range from around $191 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $239 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Stanley

Most booked hotels in Stanley

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Hanlon Guest House
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$170+
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Stanley Hotel & Apartments
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$134+
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Big4 Tassie Getaway Park Stanley
0 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$145+
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Stanley Village Waterfront Accommodation
0 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$145+
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Stanley Seaview Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$125+
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Touchwood Cottages
0 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$156+
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Hiring a car in Stanley

Expect to pay $1.66 per litre in Stanley (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.87 and $26.49.

Expect to pay $1.66 per litre in Stanley (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.87 and $26.49.

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