' I came across Tynwald accidentally while travelling through Tasmania, and it truly was a fortuitous discovery. Tynwald is an historic home build in the 1830s and is a beautiful old house right in the heart of the Derwent Valley'

New Norfolk is the major shopping centre of the Derwent Valley and the Antiques Capital of Tasmania.With nine antique and curio shops you’re sure to find something wonderful.


Willow Court Historic Site - Willow Court is part of the former Royal Derwent Hospital and is the oldest mental hospital in Australia. Many buildings in Willow Court predate the historic Port Arthur.
St. Matthews Church - One of Australia's oldest churches is the Anglican Church of St. Matthew,
opposite the delightful Arthur Square, built in 1823.
Tasmanian Devil Jet - Power on up the river, past scenery steeped in convict history, and experience the thrill of shooting the rapids as you skim over the exploding white water between exposed rocks.
Classic Car Tours & Hire -Take a chauffeured tour of the Derwent Valley in a Classic 1968 Ford
Mustang V8 Convertible - free pick-up from your New Norfolk accommodation.
Pulpit Rock & Peppermint Hill Lookouts - spectacular views of the river and valley - a must for all photographers professional and amateur!
Betty King's Grave - Betty King was the first white woman to set foot on Australian soil. Her grave is located at the Methodist Church in Magra, about 3km north of New Norfolk.
Derwent Valley Community Market - The Derwent Valley Community Market operates on the 3rd Sunday of each month in the old hospital grounds - lots of bric-a-brac, fresh produce and crafts.

Surrounding Areas within 30 minutes Drive

Salmon Ponds - the oldest trout hatchery in the Southern Hemisphere
Cadbury Visitor Centre -Taste chocolate samples, see how the chocolate is made and much more
in this famous chocolate making factory.
Alpenrail Model Railway - one of the largest model railway layouts in Australia and rated as one of the top 5 models worldwide
Bonorong Wildlife Conservation Park
ZooDoo - more than just a nature park, its a totally interactive experience, now with lions & tigers!
Mt. Field National Park - Russell Falls - a wide variety of scenic walks, from 20 minutes to a full day.
Salamanca Market - Hobarts’ world renown market is just 30 minutes from New Norfolk.