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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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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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 […]

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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 […]

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18 May

Tasmanian History and Sustainability

  Tasmanian history and sustainability – it takes effort!   The Woodbridge epitomises Tasmanian history and sustainability.   In 2003 we purchased the then derelict Woodbridge. We had no intention of buying property – we were on holidays. But as we looked at her all run down and forlorn, I said to John, “Do you […]

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10 May

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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3 May

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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