These activities are from our river foreshore or within easy walking distance.
Our staff will be pleased to help you plan.
Paddle Board from our private river pontoon. Full instruction available.
Hydro bikes sure are fun. If you can ride a bike, you can do this.
Sit under our almond trees with a bottle or three & watch the river.
Walk the 4 blocks to the Agrarian Kitchen Eatery for lunch. Bookings essential.
One of 9 antique shops in New Norfolk, The Drill Hall is a must. 3 blocks.
Flywheel is a real little treasure trove. Antique hand press. 3 blocks.
She will love browsing at Miss Arthur, exceptional homewares. 3 blocks.
He will love browsing at New Norfolk Gun shop. Not just guns! 3 blocks.
You never know what you will find at Willow Court Antiques. 4-5 blocks.
Willow Court Barracks predates Port Arthur. being reimagined as an Art facility. 4 blocks.
New Norfolk Distillery bring rum to our burgeoning artisan industry. 5 blocks.
Australia’s oldest (continuous) pub, a drink at The Bush Inn is a must. 1 block.
Beautiful riverside walks stretch out either side of the river. Ask for our map showing walking trails.
Swim in the river like a local, or the family run outdoor heated pool is 200m along foreshore.
Taking Tea under the almond trees is about as good as it gets.
Sit by the river and talk to the ducks. And always watch for our resident platypus.
Bring your own, and throw in a line. Or buy one from the gun shop. Fishing License quick online.
Walk across the bridge for Devonshire Tea in the gardens of Glen Derwent
Fancy some pampering – manicure, pedicure, hair, facial, massage. 3 blocks.
New to town, the Welcome Swallow Brewery is pumping. 10 block.s or so
Saturday? Find Black Mountain Gourmet at the High St markets. 3 blocks.
Want more from your Travel? Book into a creative hands-on experience right on your doorstep!
Feeling creative in all this beauty? Book into Leap and Wander for pottery and watercolour classes. A tiny drive.
Create a family heirloom! Book into DV Creative Woodwork classes. Just along the river.
Book into garden-to-plate cooking classes at the renowned The Agrarian Kitchen. A short walk.
When we first came to New Norfolk, you couldn’t get a decent coffee anywhere. Now you are spoilt for choice.
Here are some of our picks (no particular order).
Always something creative to accompany great coffee at The Arthouse in Main Street. 3 blocks.
The Agrarian Kitchen has an outside picnic kiosk. Fabulous coffee and garden seats. 4 blocks.
Black Swan fabulous coffee and books to browse. Close to Drill Hall & Miss Arthurs. 3 blocks.
Coffee with a good dose of Retro and handmade cakes at The Cake Lady Cafe. 3 blocks.
Also different, The Quilted Teapot, coffeeshop & quilting hub in a church. Inside seating. Fireplace. 4 blocks.
Or try something REALLY different, milk on tap and meals in a bottle, at Glass & Brown Paper Pantry 2blocks.
Like many small country towns the world over, New Norfolk became a dying town.
It was a comment on the district that the most successful shops in High Street are the Pharmacies, Bakery, Reject shop and the Huntin’Fishin’Campin’ store.
Now the empty shopfronts are being re-imagined, and the town is changing character. It is a town in transition.