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New Norfolk
Give New Norfolk one night, or a half-day stop on the drive between Hobart and Mount Field: the town itself is 2–3 hours on foot.
New Norfolk sits on the River Derwent 35 km north-west of Hobart, at the edge of the Derwent Valley and the gateway to Mount Field National Park. It is a heritage town of old houses, hop-growing history and the Willow Court asylum site, with autumn colour in April and May. Most travellers see it in a few hours, or sleep one night before or after the national park.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- AUD
- Best months
- Mar–May (autumn colour), Dec–Feb (warm, long days)
- avoid Jun–Aug (cold, wet, short days)
- Airport
- HBA
- Nights
- 1
Rules in force · 7
- Oceania ↗Oceania's island states guard their farms and reefs at the border: tick 'yes' on the arrival card for any food, plant, animal product, soil or used outdoor gear, and let the officer decide.
- Oceania ↗Across the tropical South Pacific, cyclones are possible from November to April: choose insurance that covers weather delays and keep one spare night before a long-haul departure.
- Australia and New Zealand ↗Both countries drive on the left, with long distances between fuel stops in the outback and on New Zealand's back roads; fatigue causes more visitor crashes than speed.
- Australia ↗Almost every visitor needs a visa or an electronic authorisation (ETA or eVisitor, depending on passport) before boarding: apply only through the official Department of Home Affairs site or the official AustralianETA app, and check the rules for your passport.
- Australia ↗Declare all food, plant material, seeds, wood and animal products on your arrival declaration; undeclared items can bring on-the-spot fines or visa cancellation. When unsure, declare it.
- Australia ↗Drive on the left. An overseas licence in English (or with an official translation or International Driving Permit) is accepted for visitors; check the state rules and your rental contract.
- Australia ↗Swim between the red and yellow flags on patrolled beaches; rip currents cause most beach drownings.
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for New Norfolk000 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance000
- From a mobile112
- Health advice line (24 h, nurse)1800 022 222
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about New Norfolk, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Australian dollar (AUD, A$).Australia-wide
- SIM or eSIMTelstra has the widest outback coverage; Optus and Vodafone (TPG) are cheaper and fine in cities and along highways.Australia-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe in cities and towns; in remote places use signed drinking taps.Australia-wide
- TippingRestaurants: Not expected; 10% for very good service in a nice restaurant if you wish.Australia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets I. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): fits. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Australia-wide
- SafetyA small, quiet town and generally safe to walk by day and early evening.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets in parks, beaches, shopping centres and petrol stations (servos); the National Public Toilet Map app lists them.Australia-wide
- Emergency numbers000 police, fire, ambulance · 112 From a mobile · 1800 022 222 Health advice line (24 h, nurse)
- Sundays & holidaysChristmas Day, Good Friday and Anzac Day morning close most shops; many cafés close by 15:00; country towns close early on Saturday and all Sunday.Christmas Day, Good Friday and Anzac Day morning close most shops; many cafés close by 3:00 PM; country towns close early on Saturday and all Sunday.Australia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportHBA Hobart Airport (About 50 min by road to New Norfolk via Hobart; no direct bus from the airport, so hire a car or take a taxi or rideshare.).
- Getting aroundThe town is small and flat enough to walk: High Street, the river esplanade and Willow Court are all within about 20 minutes on foot.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeA$4–6 (≈ US$3–4)
- Street or quick mealBakery pie or sandwichA$6–12 (≈ US$4–8)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a weekA$15–35 (≈ US$10–25)
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum or heritage-site entryA$5–15 (≈ US$4–10)
- Budget bedHostel or pub bed, a night, per personA$45 (≈ US$30)
- Mid-range bedBed-and-breakfast double room, a night, per roomA$180 (≈ US$120)
- High-end bedBed-and-breakfast double room, a night, per roomA$280 (≈ US$190)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget A$90 (≈ US$60) · Mid A$150 (≈ US$100) · High A$260 (≈ US$180)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- HBA Hobart Airport (About 50 min by road to New Norfolk via Hobart; no direct bus from the airport, so hire a car or take a taxi or rideshare.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Feb
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Mar
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Apr
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
May
Best
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Jun
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Jul
Avoid
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Aug
Avoid
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Sep
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Oct
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Nov
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Dec
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Best: Dec–May. Avoid: Jun–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)), coolest Jul (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Feb (8). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
New Norfolk: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
9 rd
Feb
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
8 rd
Mar
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
10 rd
Apr
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
11 rd
May
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
12 rd
Jun
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
12 rd
Jul
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
13 rd
Aug
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
13 rd
Sep
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
12 rd
Oct
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
12 rd
Nov
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
10 rd
Dec
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
9 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The town is small and flat enough to walk: High Street, the river esplanade and Willow Court are all within about 20 minutes on foot. A car is the practical way to reach Mount Field, the wineries and the rest of the Derwent Valley; buses to Hobart run but are infrequent.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 45 min
Drive B62 west from New Norfolk, about 40 min to the visitor centre
Russell Falls is a short, easy walk from the car park; the higher walks need a full day and warm layers.
Door to door: 35–50 min
Drive the A10 or B10, about 35 min; buses run but are infrequent
Easy as a half-day for MONA or the waterfront, then back for the night.
Maydena
cautionDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Drive the B61 and B62 west through the valley, about 1 h 15 min
Mountain-bike park and forest country; a long return day, better as an overnight.
Door to door: About 45 min
Drive via the A10 and B31, about 45 min
Historic village with a convict bridge; pairs well with a Hobart day.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
High Street and the town centre
Walk to the river, cafés and the antique shops; the only area with a real choice of beds.
Willow Court and George Street
Quieter, next to the asylum grounds and the antique centre; 10–15 min walk to High Street.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- A$90–140 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
- Mid
- A$140–220 (≈ US$95–150) excl. bed
- High
- A$220 (≈ US$150)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Bed-and-breakfast double room1 × 1 night × A$180 | A$180 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × A$150 | A$300 |
| Hire car, one day1 × A$70 | A$70 |
| Fuel, New Norfolk to Mount Field and back1 × A$25 | A$25 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × A$20 | A$40 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | A$62 |
| Trip total≈ A$339 per person per day, bed included | A$677≈ US$450 |
2026 estimate in Australian dollars; flights and car hire excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | A$4–6 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Bakery pie or sandwich | A$6–12 (≈ US$4–8) |
| Pub meal | A$22–35 (≈ US$15–25) |
| Museum or heritage-site entry | A$5–15 (≈ US$4–10) |
| National park pass, per vehicle per day | A$20–40 (≈ US$14–30) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | A$15–35 (≈ US$10–25) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Public transport in the valley is thin: without a car you are tied to a few daily services.
- Mount Field's higher walks can see snow and road closures outside summer: check conditions before you drive up.
- Many shops and cafés close on Sundays and public holidays; plan food around that.
- Fuel up in New Norfolk before heading further up the valley.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 000
- From a mobile
- 112
- Health advice line (24 h, nurse)
- 1800 022 222
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance000
- From a mobile112
- Health advice line (24 h, nurse)1800 022 222
Embassy
No embassies in New Norfolk; consulates and high commissions are in Hobart, Canberra, Sydney and Melbourne.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Hobart Airport → New Norfolk, taxi: about A$90–120 (≈ US$60–80), 50 min
- Hobart → New Norfolk, bus: a few dollars, about 1 h, infrequent
- New Norfolk → Mount Field visitor centre, by car: about 40 min, fuel about A$10–15 (≈ US$7–10)
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- Excuse me — Excuse me
- Where's the loo? — Where is the toilet?
- Card OK? — Can I pay by card?
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for New Norfolk. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May (autumn colour), Dec–Feb (warm, long days) · avoid Jun–Aug (cold, wet, short days) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for HBA: last hire-car desk times, taxi and rideshare fallback, and the bus chain into the valley.
- Walking cluster map for High Street, the river esplanade and Willow Court with opening-hour cutoffs.
- Place pages for Willow Court, the Old Colony Inn Museum and St Matthew's Church with verified hours.
- Autumn and winter fixtures so the page can go green in both seasons.