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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.

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.

Base Camp Tasmania is a rural retreat in a quiet, secluded and peaceful bush valley. Located in Glenfern high above New Norfolk in the Derwent Valley, less than sixty minutes from Hobart, this architect-designed facility is the ideal getaway if you're seeking a sublimely peaceful place to relax and unwind. Accommodation choices range from our self-contained cabin (up to six guests) with private facilities, a clean and cosy dormitory (for up to ten guests) with rucksack storage, to our campsites. All guests have access to the communal facilities including free laundry and barbecue, and all facilities are designed to minimise their environmental impact using natural materials, recyclable waste systems, energy efficient power and natural water supply. Discover a variety of unique Tasmanian animals, birdlife and flora on our 41 hectares, or take an easy drive to some of Tasmania's World Heritage wilderness areas and National Parks close by. Fish for trout in the Plenty and Derwent Rivers; visit the Salmon Ponds; marvel at the forest giants in the Styx Valley; explore the Port Arthur penal settlement; sample some of the excellent wines of the Coal River Valley; or join us for a guided bushwalking tour with Tasmanian Wilderness Experiences.