Author Laurelle
28 Jun
Airbnb accommodation in Tasmania
Airbnb accommodation in Tasmania. Airbnb accommodation in Tasmania is, as in so many other destinations, a topic of heated discussion. We have been avid travellers since 1969. When we were young we tented, and then upgraded to campervans. As we got older we opted for the comfort of the better hotels. […]
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Salamanca markets Hobart Tasmania & Beyond
Salamanca markets Hobart Tasmania & Beyond Salamanca markets Hobart Tasmania are an institution. It has been a weekly ritual for 5 decades. They are just an easy 30 minutes drive from your base at The Woodbridge. Therefore guests often plan their itinerary around Saturday mornings. Sometimes they skip breakfast to get a […]
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Authentic immersive Tasmanian holiday
Authentic immersive Tasmanian holiday – just ask us! Guests wanting an authentic immersive Tasmanian holiday just have to ask us. As they say, nobody knows better than a local! We have been part of the Tasmanian tourism scene for 23 years. The Woodbridge has been part of the Derwent Valley community for […]
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Tasmanian Autumn Festivities & Fagus
Tasmanian Autumn Festivities & Fagus. Enjoy the Tasmanian Autumn Festivities & Fagus with month-long celebrations and festivals in the beautiful Derwent Valley. The celebrations starts 1 April and continues through to May. Derwent Valley Autumn Festival. A week into April, the New Norfolk Rotary Club hosts the Derwent Valley […]
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MONA gets even better
MONA gets even better – take it from a local MONA gets even better and shame on us, we have not been keeping abreast of developments there. Undoubtedly we must utilise it more! Then a week later, we had family visiting from interstate. It gave us the opportunity to revisit MONA. It […]
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Boutique Waterfront Rooms Tasmania
Boutique Waterfront Rooms Tasmania. We welcome you to our boutique Waterfront Rooms Tasmania. After 20 years, The Woodbridge is changing. In August 2024, we embarked on a two year plan to modify The Woodbridge’s operational model. The first stage of this plan is the introduction of its Waterfront Rooms concept. Stage […]
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Hobart bridge nears completion
Hobart bridge nears completion As the latest Hobart bridge nears completion, historic New Norfolk looks forward to the return of rivertraffic. Before wharves were built in Hobart, all shipping came up the river to the drop anchor. This site was at the ‘top of the tide’ and hence it became one of […]
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Perfect Romantic Wedding Photography
Perfect Romantic Wedding Photography The most perfect romantic wedding photography came knocking at our door – well, actually it was a phone call! I don’t usually take a lot of notice of unsolicited approaches. There are not enough hours in the day for the things I have to do, But […]
READ MORE24 Feb
Historic Hotel welcomed Governor
Historic Hotel welcomed Governor of Tasmania. Our historic hotel welcomed Governor of Tasmania recently. Her Excellency the Honourable Barbara Baker AC was at The Woodbridge to celebrate its bicentenary. Other dignitaries joined The Governor. Derwent Valley Mayor Michelle Dracoulis officiated as Master of Ceremonies. Members of Heritage Tasmania and the National Trust attended. And […]
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Tasmanian Artist Alexander Okenyo
Tasmanian Artist Alexander Okenyo I wandered down to one of my favourite coffee shops the other day. The owner, Tasmanian artist Alexander Okenyo, was on his hands and knees on the footpath. It took a moment, but then I realised that he was just being Alex – contemplative, creative, fun-loving and a […]
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