NEW NORFOLK
Let a LOCAL show you around their TOWN for an INSIDER’S GUIDE to all the best bits.
TAMMY BAIRD IS part-owner of three of New Norfolk’s much-loved businesses: The Drill Hall Emporium, which sells authentic antiques in an old army drill hall; Miss Arthur, an exquisite store of handcrafted homewares; and Flywheel, which specialises in boutique stationery and letterpress printing. Here, this curator of good taste shares with us the perfect day in New Norfolk, Tasmania. THE NITTY GRITTY: Where exactly:
New Norfolk is a charming town situated on the River Derwent, just 38 kilometres north-west of Hobart. Population: Approximately 5432 What it’s all about:
New Norfolk, the third oldest settlement in Tasmania, was established by prisoners from Norfolk Island after the gaol was abandoned in 1807. It is a town rich in character, dotted with heritage architecture and antique stores, a hub for growing hops, and surrounded by picturesque rural scenery.