Nut Rock
Café & Souvenirs

Cafe & Souvenir gift shop located at the base of the Nut in Stanley

Welcome to Nut Rock Café & Souvenirs

At the base of The Nut, you’ll find Nut Rock Café & Souvenirs, perfectly located next to the Chairlift and boasting a large car park for your convenience. Relax with a light lunch or indulge in delicious Tasmanian ice cream before or after your climb. Nut Rock Café & Souvenirs are famous for their Tasmanian Scallop pies available as mornay or the Tasmanian specialty a Curried Scallop Pie. Be sure to browse our incredible range of souvenirs and crafts, including unique ‘Nut’ memorabilia like magnets, badges, and the iconic “I Climbed The Nut” T-shirts and certificates – the perfect way to commemorate your adventure.

Discover the stunning natural wonder of The Nut, the towering stump of an ancient volcano that formed between 25 and 70 million years ago. Known for its fascinating history, The Nut is thought to have the Aboriginal name “munatrik” or “moo-nut-re-ker.” Its nickname, “The Nut,” may also come from an 1892 event when explosives failed to make a dent during breakwater construction, leading locals to call it a “Hard Nut to Crack.”

Providing the picturesque backdrop for Stanley, The Nut offers breathtaking views from every angle. Take the popular walking track to the top – just a 15-minute climb – and enjoy a 2.7 km walk around the summit that takes about 45 minutes – or take the Chairlift. From the top, you’ll soak in stunning coastal panoramas, a bird’s-eye view of the charming Stanley township, and a glimpse of fishing boats heading out for their catch.

Whether you take on the climb or ride the Chairlift, The Nut is an unmissable part of your Stanley experience. Come explore, enjoy, and celebrate this ancient volcanic marvel.

What People Say

Returning visit to the nut, stopped at the Cafe for tea, scones, jam and cream. Scones are the best we have ever had; light fluffy home-made 😍 great views sheltered setting areas, indoor fire place for the cooler days. Great range of tourist memorabilia to remember such a wonderful place. Staff excellent, attentive and friendly.

After a seafood lunch, my partner, in-laws and I decided we wanted something sweet. This was my 2nd visit to this Cafe. The first a few years ago I had delicious Tassie made icecream. This time I had scones with jam and cream and English Breakfast tea (pot for 1). The scones were perfection 👌 the jam was lovely and most of all the service was amazing. These ladies know customer service, especially the one that served us.

Awesome little cafe best choice we found as it didn’t reek of seafood smells. Not everyone likes the smell. Very well priced. Great food and smells vallahalla ice cream which is the best I’ve found too. Lovely little gift shop too.

Black coffee is excellent. Home made scones with real jam, not some over refined gel out of a plastic container. They also had banana crumble cake on the counter as a second enticement. A really nice little cafe with home made food. By far the best we have had on our trip around Tas. Prices are good.