Salmon Ponds - Pancakes by the Ponds

Explorers Lodge is a graceful New England style property at New Norfolk, in the picturesque Derwent Valley of Southern Tasmania. Our four guest rooms accommodate up to two guests, have a private internal bathroom and feature a fridge, facilities for making hot beverages, large digital television with complimentary media streaming and plush comfortable beds with quality linens. A self-contained apartment accommodates up to four guests and comes with a fully equipped kitchen, separate living area, large televisions with complimentary media streaming and a choice of bedding configuration. The Hamptons inspired living areas furnished with comfortable plush sofas are the place to unwind with a good book or glass of wine. You'll be prepared for the day ahead with our highly regarded cooked and continental breakfast. Tranquil, landscaped gardens are a peaceful haven of tall trees and flowering delights for all guests to enjoy. Five minutes away in New Norfolk are antique shops, a local market every Saturday, historic Willow Court, Agrarian Kitchen eatery/cooking school and the River Derwent. Conveniently located nearby is Hobart(35 min), Richmond(25 min), Mona(25 min), Mt Field(35 min). Day trips are easily achievable within 1-2hrs to Maria Island, Port Arthur, Lake Pedder, Lake St Clair, Bruny Island and Huon Valley.

Glamping - luxury camping, in one of Australia's first truffle orchards, on a spectacular amphitheatre on the property on the banks of the pristine Derwent River. Guests stay in 8 spacious (75 sq metre), safari tents, fully equipped with king beds, lounges, heating and cooling, electric blankets, refrigerators, and tea, and coffee machines, The attached ensuite bathrooms, uniquely contained in in large water tanks, feature hand-made wooden baths, a separate rain shower, and a radiant heater. Each spacious tent has a large deck with rocking chairs, a hammock, and outdoor furniture, overlooking the river. Every tent has a spectacular river and valley view. Wooden walkways link the tents to the lodge buildings. The dining and lounge lodges overlook the river, and their glass walls and open decks offer wonderful views. Both have lush furnishings, rich timber, original artworks, and wood fires. The property is rich in wildlife - platypus and trout in the river, and echidna, wombat, wallabies, devils, and possums on land, and the riverine vegetation abounds in birdlife. Activities include fly fishing, kayaking and biking, wildlife spotting, and walks in the truffle orchard. The property is designed and built to incorporate eco-friendly principles and is a designated Land for Wildlife property. Truffle Lodge is just 45 minutes scenic riverside drive from Hobart, and an hour from the airport.

The Junction is a clean, value for money motel in New Norfolk, Tasmania. The motel is situated at the gateway to the west coast and wilderness national parks - Mount Field, Styx Valley, and Lake Pedder. The Junction is just 30 30-minute drive from Tasmania's capital, Hobart, and only 15 minutes from the renowned Museum on New and Old Art (MONA) and the Agrarian Kitchen Cooking School at Lachlan or the Fabulous Agrarian Kitchen Eatery only a ten-minute walk away. The Junction Motel staff pride themselves on exceptional service and clean, fresh rooms with "Mattress Kleen" Asthma and allergy friendly mattresses. Accommodation ranges from single to families of four. The Junction features 28 rooms all with ensuites in double, twin, queen and some family configurations. Junction Motel offers a fabulous Breakfast daily. The Junction can also cater for events, whether it is a boutique picnic or a big party. Enjoy the history, fine food and wine that the Derwent Valley offers, with The Junction as your base.