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Devil Jet Rides
The Esplanade
New Norfolk, Tasmania 7140
For a DEVIL of a ride, join us on the DEVIL JET for 30 minutes of action packed excitement on the beautiful upper reachers of the Derwent River.
Power on up the river, past rustic scenery steeped in convict history, and experience the thrill of shooting the WILD DERWENT RIVER RAPIDS as you skim over the exploding white water between exposed rocks. Add a few 360 degree spins on this 20 kilometre round trip, and you have JET BOATING AT ITS BEST.
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Derwent Valley Railway
New Norfolk Railway Station
Station Street
New Norfolk, Tasmania, 7140
Preserving the scenic Derwent Valley Railway as an operating tourist railway.
Short trips from New Norfolk to Plenty and return (1 hour return), operate each Sunday. Three trains operate per day, allowing time at Plenty for a visit to the Salmon Ponds or other local attractions.
Day excursion trains operate from New Norfolk to National Park (approx. 6 hours return) on the Second and Fourth Sunday of each month, and leave New Norfolk at 10:00am.
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Mount Field National Park
Mount Field National Park has a wide variety of scenic walks, from 20 minutes to a full day. You will have to display your National Park Pass on the dashboard of the vehicle. The Visitor Information Centre at the park entrance has all the necessary information in regards to walking trails and you can also stamp your National Park Pass book there.
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Norske Skog
Boyer Mill
Boyer, Tasmania, 7140
Newsprint has been made at Boyer since 1941. Tours are available Tuesdays and Thursdays for groups to see the papermaking process from start to finish.
The duration of the tour is approximately 1.5 to 2 hours.
Maximum size of party is 15 persons, minimum size party 6 persons. Allowances can be made to accommodate smaller/larger groups under special arrangements.
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Cadbury Factory Tours
Cadbury Schweppes Chocolate Factory
Cadbury Road
Claremont, Tasmania, 7011
Taste chocolate samples as you follow the guided tour of our famous chocolate making factory - established at Claremont since 1921.
Upon completion of your tour, why not take advantage of the terrific chocolate bargains available from our staff cash sales shop.
Book early to avoid disappointment (limited numbers on tours most days).
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Rosedown Cottage Gardens
135 Hamilton Road
New Norfolk, Tasmania, 7140
Hundreds of roses bloom in this four and a half acre garden, which was transformed from orchards and hopfields into a series of delightful gardens. The emphasis is on roses, with masses of old-fashioned breeds, David Austin roses and a collection by Australian rose breeder Alister Clark, but there are many other wonderful blooms on display. In springtime, there is a colourful array of daffodils, crab apples and beautifully scented lilacs. A worthwhile visit for any flower connoisseur, avid gardener or anyone with a simple appreciation of the beauty of flowers.
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The Oast House Hop Museum
Lyell Highway
New Norfolk, Tasmania, 7140
The Oast House seved as a working oast house from 1867 to 1969. It has now been converted into a museum, gift shop, craft market and tea room. It is located on a hill overlooking what were once the extensive hops fields. The museum in the Oast House has interesting displays which explain how the hops were processed and the hop farming methods which were used throughout the Derwent Valley.
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St Matthew's Anglican Church
6 Bathurst Street
New Norfolk, Tasmania, 7140
If the Bush Inn is reputed to be the oldest continuously licensed hotel in Australia it is probably fitting that the country's oldest church also exists in New Norfolk. The Anglican Church of St Matthew in Bathurst Street opposite the delightful Arthur Square was built in 1823.
The church, which has been changed significantly over the years, was consecrated in 1828 by Archdeacon Scott from Sydney. It has been the subject of numerous alterations. In 1833 extensive additions made it a much more impressive building. A tower was added in 1870 and in 1894, after a period of energetic fund raising, the chancel was added and the windows, roof and transepts were altered. It is clearly not the same church which was built on the site in 1823. All that is left of the original church are the walls and flagged floor of the nave and part of the western transept. Perhaps the most interesting feature of the church are the excellent stained glass windows.
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Deyrah Dexters
47 Old Glen Fern Road
New Norfolk, Tasmania, 7140
Deyrah Dexters was established in 1999 and is located in the beautiful Derwent Valley. Our property borders the Derwent River, just upstream from New Norfolk.
We breed both purebred and grade (part bred) Dexters and offer both for sale. The Deyrah herd includes both horned and polled (hornless) cattle. All our cattle display the quiet Dexter temperament and most are halter trained.
We always welcome visitors with an interest in Dexter cattle. Deyrah Dexters is committed to breeding small cattle with that wonderful docile Dexter temperament.
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Atherfield Alpacas
151 Glenora Road
New Norfolk, Tasmania 7140
Atherfield Alpacas is a small alpaca breeding operation on our property Atherfield House in southern Tasmania. The property is not large enough at 14 acres (5.5 hectares) to support enough alpacas for commercial fleece production, but is an ideal size for breeding. We are happy to meet people with an interest in alpacas and we'd love to show off our small herd.
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Salmon Ponds
Heritage Hatchery and Gardens
70 Salmon Ponds Road
Plenty, Tasmania, 7140
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Kinvarra Estate Winery
1211 Glenora Road
Plenty, Tasmania, 7140
Enjoy estate grown wines in a classic heritage atmosphere. Take in the magnificent views of the beautiful Derwent Valley from the verandah and wine room of the 1827 Georgian homestead over looking the vineyard. Linger a while and enjoy a glass of wine with a ploughman's lunch or cheese platter. Take the option of a tutored tasting to really appreciate the award winning cool climate wines. Enjoy coffee or a Devonshire Tea
The spicy Pinot, the crisp Riesling, the dry sparkling Pinot Brut, the generous Late Harvest Riesling and the luscious Riesling Dessert Wine are all available for tasting and purchase.
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Russell Falls
Part of the Mount Field National Park - a must see!
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Alpenrail - A scenic wonderland for all ages!
82 Abbotsfield Road
Claremont, Tasmania, 7011
Alpenrail brings to Tasmania the scenic charms of Switzerland, its railways and some of its culture, and has been created as an artistic wonderland by the Jenni family.
The display represents the Bernese Alps, one of the most mountainous areas of Switzerland. The range of mountains include the well known Jungfrau, the Monch and the Eiger.
The railway system shows some of the picturesque sections of the BLS - Bern-Lotschberg-Simplon line as it climbs the foothills of this area, as well as some of the local lines which take tourists and visitors to holiday destinations in the mountains.
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