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12 Oct

Tasmania among Best Islands 2026

4 Oct

5 reasons to visit Tasmania

16 Sep

New Season opens

A New Season at The Woodbridge   The Woodbridge is opening its doors for another season on the banks of the Derwent, and spring is a wonderful time to visit New Norfolk and the Derwent Valley. The days are getting longer, the valley is green and there is plenty to see and do — whether […]

1 Feb

Discover Tasmania, day by day

Discover Tasmania, One Beautiful Day at a Time   There’s something quietly luxurious about knowing you don’t have to rush. Staying in New Norfolk places you at the centre of southern Tasmania — where rivers, vineyards, wilderness and historic villages unfold naturally over the course of a day, and you’re always home by evening. From […]

10 Dec

Southern Open Vineyards Weekend

    Southern Open Vineyards Weekend – Stay at The Woodbridge     Discover Southern Tasmania’s Open Vineyards Weekend from The Woodbridge   What to Expect Across Southern Tasmania’s Wine Regions Event Dates: 27 February – 1 March Every late summer, as the vines hang heavy with promise and the Derwent River runs glass-bright under […]

6 Oct

Derwent River Revival

      The Revival of River Life – Reopening the Derwent to New Norfolk   For more than a century, the Derwent River was the main artery of southern Tasmania — carrying traders, travellers and steamers between Hobart and the inland township of New Norfolk.Now, almost 80 years after the river route was closed […]

29 Aug

Spring Awakens The Woodbridge

Spring Awakens The Woodbridge: A New Season on the Derwent   Spring awakens The Woodbridge as Tasmania shakes off winter’s quiet beauty and the Derwent Valley begins to bloom with colour. For The Woodbridge, September marks both the start of a new season. And with it the chance to welcome guests back to one of […]

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. […]

14 Jun

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 […]

10 Jun

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 […]