The Big Rock Lobster
Height
Unknown
Year Built
Address
Hursey Seafoods, Stanley, TAS 7331
The Lowdown
The Big Rock Lobster perches atop Hursey Seafoods in Stanley, a picturesque coastal town in northwest Tasmania overlooked by the iconic Nut - an ancient volcanic plug. This oversized crustacean celebrates Tasmania's world-class rock lobster industry, which produces some of the finest lobster exported to markets worldwide. Stanley has been a fishing port since the early colonial days, and the rock lobster (also known as crayfish) remains a prized catch in these cold Southern Ocean waters. The Big Rock Lobster invites visitors to sample the local seafood at this charming historic town.
Did you know?
"Rock lobsters can live for over 20 years"
History
The Big Rock Lobster sits atop Hursey Seafoods, one of Stanley's long-established seafood businesses. Tasmania's rock lobster fishery dates back to the 1800s and has become one of the state's most valuable wild-caught fisheries. Tasmanian rock lobsters are prized for their sweet, firm flesh and command premium prices in Asian markets, particularly China. Stanley, with its historic wharf and the dramatic Nut volcanic plug as a backdrop, remains an active fishing town where visitors can sample fresh-from-the-sea crayfish.
More Fun Facts
- •Tasmanian rock lobster is one of Australia's most valuable seafood exports
- •The Nut, Stanley's volcanic plug, is 12.5 million years old
- •Stanley was Tasmania's first settlement on the northwest coast
- •Rock lobsters can live for over 20 years
- •Tasmania's crayfish fishery is carefully managed for sustainability
Visiting Tips
- 💡Climb or take the chairlift up the Nut for panoramic views
- 💡Try fresh crayfish at local restaurants
- 💡Stanley's historic buildings date back to the 1840s
- 💡The Tarkine wilderness is nearby for nature lovers
Opening Hours
Located at Hursey Seafoods. Check store hours.
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