Rocky Cape

9 Thrilling Travel Experiences for the Adventurous Spirit

About Rocky Cape

It’s not dubbed ‘the edge of the world’ for nothing. A visit to the tiny community of Arthur River on Tasmania’s wild west coast will leave you exhilarated. It is here you can stand before the largest expanse of uninterrupted ocean in the world – the only thing standing between you and South America.

As the name suggests, the settlement lies at the mouth of the Arthur River. A collection of shacks and a sprinkling of permanent residents huddle where one of Tasmania’s most pristine rivers meets the sea. Named after Sir George Arthur, Lieutenant Governor of Van Diemen’s Land from 1824 to 1836, Arthur River is famed for its fishing, surfing, diving, four-wheel driving and bushwalking.

A gentle wander along the boardwalk at Gardiners Point provides insight into Mother Nature’s wild fury – the shoreline is often littered with giant driftwood and strewn with seaweed ripped from the seafloor. Take in the interpretative signs detailing the history of the area on your way to the lookout. This is the perfect spot to take in the sunset.

The river itself stretches from deep in the heart of the Tarkine Wilderness. Having escaped both logging and damming, a cruise up this river is truly a special experience. Cruises operate daily and will have you marvelling at untouched forest dense with blackwood, sassafras, myrtle and Tasmania’s famous Huon Pine. Look up for soaring sea eagles and down for picture perfect river reflections.

The surrounding region is also home to rich Aboriginal heritage. Special middens, depressions and engravings are scattered throughout the area – from Marrawah to the north, and throughout the Arthur-Pieman Conservation Area that stretches to the south.

Arthur River is just the place to comb the beaches and enjoy the freshest air in the world.

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Accommodation

Southern Australia is famed for these fleshy gastropod delights, and nowhere more so than in Tasmania. Three Friends Abalone raises three different abalone species; black lip, west coast and tiger abalone – all carefully nurtured by the pristine waters of Tassie’s west coast. Black lip abalone, with its distinctive dark band along the edge of its shell, is particularly sought after for its creamy, delicate flesh. It’s a gourmet delight prized for its sweet and salty – or umami – taste.

More than three million tiny charges are carefully watched over at Three Friends Abalone. The process begins with the natural spawning of brood stock and the selection of the strongest larvae. After feasting on algae in the nursery, the abalone will grow to a couple of centimetres in size before then being introduced to a special cereal-based diet.

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Food & Drink

An impressive series of immaculately maintained pools, continuously refreshed with wild west coast waters, provide the perfect home for the abalone. Joel, Shane and Tom must care for their charges for two to three years before carefully hand harvesting and preparing them for processing. It is then straight from here to dining tables and restaurants across the globe.

Shopping

Underpinning the transformation of this unique farm is a genuine respect for the natural world. “We’ve designed our farming methods to be in sync with the natural cycles of the ocean,” explains Joel. “What we do mimics nature and we can ensure our produce is free from anything that wouldn’t naturally be found in the sea. We’ve worked hard to create some of the most environmentally sound aquaculture practices in the world. Here in Tassie our power is 100% renewable, plus the help and support from the local community has been just outstanding. Stanley has a terrific community spirit.”

Heritage & History

“Our abalone is cleaned and ready to eat, so it’s ready for anyone to enjoy at home,” explains Joel. “It’s hard to beat that smooth, salty sweet flavour. There’s really nothing else like it.”

A 425g can of Three Friends Abalone can be delivered straight to your door, and you’ll be pleased to know it requires minimal cooking. It is best consumed when just warmed through, although can also be eaten cold. Grab a taste of what the cleanest air in the world and the cool waters of the wild west coast can produce via the Three Friends Abalone website.

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Activities

Southern Australia is famed for these fleshy gastropod delights, and nowhere more so than in Tasmania. Three Friends Abalone raises three different abalone species; black lip, west coast and tiger abalone – all carefully nurtured by the pristine waters of Tassie’s west coast. Black lip abalone, with its distinctive dark band along the edge of its shell, is particularly sought after for its creamy, delicate flesh. It’s a gourmet delight prized for its sweet and salty – or umami – taste.

More than three million tiny charges are carefully watched over at Three Friends Abalone. The process begins with the natural spawning of brood stock and the selection of the strongest larvae. After feasting on algae in the nursery, the abalone will grow to a couple of centimetres in size before then being introduced to a special cereal-based diet.

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Events

An impressive series of immaculately maintained pools, continuously refreshed with wild west coast waters, provide the perfect home for the abalone. Joel, Shane and Tom must care for their charges for two to three years before carefully hand harvesting and preparing them for processing. It is then straight from here to dining tables and restaurants across the globe.

Travel Info & Maps

“Our abalone is cleaned and ready to eat, so it’s ready for anyone to enjoy at home,” explains Joel. “It’s hard to beat that smooth, salty sweet flavour. There’s really nothing else like it.”

A 425g can of Three Friends Abalone can be delivered straight to your door, and you’ll be pleased to know it requires minimal cooking. It is best consumed when just warmed through, although can also be eaten cold. Grab a taste of what the cleanest air in the world and the cool waters of the wild west coast can produce via the Three Friends Abalone website.

Getting to Stanley

“Our abalone is cleaned and ready to eat, so it’s ready for anyone to enjoy at home,” explains Joel. “It’s hard to beat that smooth, salty sweet flavour. There’s really nothing else like it.”

A 425g can of Three Friends Abalone can be delivered straight to your door, and you’ll be pleased to know it requires minimal cooking. It is best consumed when just warmed through, although can also be eaten cold. Grab a taste of what the cleanest air in the world and the cool waters of the wild west coast can produce via the Three Friends Abalone website.

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