WHAT TO DO WHILE IN NEW NORFOLK
Short Breaks
Just 30 minutes from Hobart and 45 minutes from the Airport makes this the perfect accessible and peaceful escape from the hassles and pressure of the city. Whether you want to try a little walking in Mt. Field National Park with its Russell Falls, Tall Trees Walk and many others or browse the local coffee shops, restaurants, wineries and numerous antique shops, you will experience the real Tasmania.
Download a PDF map and directions from Hobart Airport
Around the Town of New Norfolk
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For the adventurous shoot the Derwent River rapids at 70 kph in the Devil Jet Devil Jet Website
- Browse through the Oast House hop museum and craft centre.
- Hunt for bargains at the many Antique and Collectibles venues.
- View the beautiful stained glass windows at St Matthews Church.
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Enjoy the historic museum at the Old Colony Inn
- Just relax at one of the Coffee Houses, Cafes and Restaurants in and around the town.
A Short Drive Away-South
- Salamanca Markets in Hobart on Saturdays only (8.30am to 3.00pm)
- Tasmanian Botanical Gardens.
- The Cadbury chocolate factory is 20 minutes away. The visits are extremely popular and require prior bookings.PH 1800 627367.
A Short Drive Away-West
- Stroll the gardens and explore the piscatorial (fishing) museum at the Salmon Ponds at Plenty.
- Walk in Tasmania's oldest National Park (Mt. Field) in Tasmania and it's beautiful Russell Falls and Tall trees Walks.
- Wonder at the Tall Trees in the Valley of the Giants (Styx Valley)
- View Lake Pedder and the South West Wilderness Area. Perhaps abseil down the face of the Gordon Dam 130 metres tall.
Wine, Wildlife and Wilderness
- There are a number of wineries within 30 minutes of New Norfolk.
- See the Tasmanian Devils and other wildlife at Bonorong Wildlife Park at Brighton or Something Wild near Mt Field National Park.
- The Norske Skog newsprint mill near New Norfolk conducts free tours on Friday mornings.
Driving Times from New Norfolk
- Mt Field National Park......................30 minutes
- Hobart City...................................30 minutes
- Richmond.....................................30 minutes
- Port Arthur Historic Site...................2 hours
- Huon Air Walk.................................2 hours
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