Highfield Historic Site

Highfield, 143 Green Hills Rd, Stanley TAS 7331, Australia

4.8(463 reviews)
Highfield Historic Site, Stanley, Tasmania

Highfield Historic Site is a museum in Stanley, Tasmania, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 463 visitor reviews. It ranks #1 of 2 landmarks in Stanley.

Highfield Historic Site at a glance

Category
Museums
Rating
4.8 / 5
Reviews
463
Stanley rank
#1 of 2
National rank
#249 of 489

About Highfield Historic Site

Highfield Historic Site is one of 2 catalogued landmarks in Stanley, Tasmania, sitting within the museums category. Among Stanley's landmarks it currently ranks #1 by visitor review volume, placing it among the city's most visited attractions.

Visitors rate Highfield Historic Site 4.8 out of 5 across 463 reviews — an exceptional rating that puts it in the top tier of Australian landmarks. Within the museums category nationally it ranks #39 by review volume. Ratings on this site come from Google Maps visitor data and are refreshed periodically, so the figure above reflects recent visitor experience rather than a one-off snapshot.

On the national stage, Highfield Historic Site ranks #249 of 489 Australian landmarks by review volume — the top 51%, a quieter profile nationally — typical of local favourites that reward visitors who venture beyond the famous icons. Within Tasmania it sits at #14 of 25, and within the museums category it holds #39 of 54 Australia-wide. Its 4.8 rating runs above the museums average of 4.57, a sign that visitors leave more satisfied here than at comparable attractions.

Highfield Historic Site is located at Highfield, 143 Green Hills Rd, Stanley TAS 7331, Australia. The official website, linked above, is the best source for current opening hours and any entry requirements. Use the directions link for navigation, and the nearby and similar landmark lists below to fill out the rest of your time in Stanley. For the wider context, the Stanley city page ranks all 2 local landmarks side by side, and the Museums category page compares Highfield Historic Site with similar attractions across Australia.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Highfield Historic Site worth visiting?
Highfield Historic Site is a museum in Stanley, Tasmania, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 463 visitor reviews. It ranks #1 of 2 landmarks in Stanley.
Where is Highfield Historic Site?
Highfield Historic Site is located at Highfield, 143 Green Hills Rd, Stanley TAS 7331, Australia.
What type of landmark is Highfield Historic Site?
Highfield Historic Site is categorised as museum. You can explore more museums across Australia on Landmarks Australia.
How highly is Highfield Historic Site rated?
Highfield Historic Site holds a 4.8 out of 5 rating from 463 visitor reviews — placing it among the highest-rated landmarks in Australia.
How popular is Highfield Historic Site?
By visitor review volume, Highfield Historic Site ranks #249 of 489 landmarks in Australia (top 51%), #14 of 25 in Tasmania, and #1 of 2 in Stanley.
How does Highfield Historic Site compare to other museums?
Among 54 museums catalogued across Australia, Highfield Historic Site ranks #39 by review volume, and its 4.8 rating beats the category average of 4.57.
What landmarks are near Highfield Historic Site?
The closest landmarks to Highfield Historic Site are Historic Convict ruins, Stanley, Tasmania (168 m away), York Town Historic Site (131.6 km away), Sentinel Lookout (171.7 km away). All six nearest landmarks are listed in the distance table below.
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Closest Landmarks by Distance

  1. Historic Convict ruins, Stanley, Tasmania168 m
  2. York Town Historic Site131.6 km
  3. Sentinel Lookout171.7 km
  4. Cataract Gorge Reserve171.8 km
  5. Gorge Scenic Chairlift171.9 km
  6. Zig Zag Reserve172.0 km

Rankings based on visitor ratings and review counts. Last updated October 2026.