New Norfolk

What’s special about New Norfolk?

• Several old oast houses (kilns) along the roadside.
• A growing hub for ‘antique hunters.’

Wander through any of the eight antique specialists where you can find anything from Australian colonial furniture and Georgian silver to Art Deco treasures. New Norfolk’s many old buildings, includes one of Australia's oldest inns, the Bush Inn, and Australia's oldest Anglican church - St Matthews (1823).

New Norfolk has a rich hop-growing past and you will see several old oast houses (kilns) along the roadside. They aren't used today but their elegant shapes give the Valley a deep sense of its history and some have been lovingly converted into homes, restaurants and art galleries.

New Norfolk's weather is similar to Hobart - a mild average of 22 degrees Celcius in the summer and a daily winter average of eight degrees Celcius. However, it's inland position on the river means it is prone to frosts and fog during the winter. Remember, to bring a warm jacket.

More things to do:

Devil Jet
Derwent Valley Railway
Boat cruise
Nearby historic Salmon Ponds

The story of New Norfolk:

Settlers from Norfolk Island (off the New South Wales coast) established this town on the banks of the Derwent in 1807 when the Island's prison was closed. Early townspeople planted hundreds of poplar trees, and in autumn they create a golden way through the town

Travel directions:

New Norfolk on the banks of the Derwent River is about 30 minutes’ drive (38 kilometres/22 miles) north-west of Hobart. To reach New Norfolk from Hobart travel north on Highway A1 to Granton and then follow the A10 to New Norfolk.