Tasmania’s Historic District of New Norfolk

04/09/2026

Changing Names - Changing Times

Did You Know?

Over its long history, Willow Court has been known by several different names.

As medical understanding and community attitudes evolved, so too did the language used to describe mental health care.

These changes remind us that history is constantly evolving, and that the words we choose today matter just as much as they did in the past.

Understanding history helps us appreciate how far we have become.

Who can tell us, how many names did this institution have prior to being named - Willow Court.

02/09/2026

30/08/2026

“STEAM SLOWLY.”
The original New Norfolk speed limit.

New Norfolk Regatta
12-14 February 2027

Marine and Safety Tasmania - MAST

27/08/2026

26/08/2026

26/08/2026

Can't believe it is 22 years since we began the restoration of

As we watch other old buildings being brought back to life in New Norfolk, we remember the days when few seemed to want these glorious, old buildings. Very few people were moving into town, and we were constantly asked "Why had we come?" and "Why are you investing here?"
We were very amused by some of the gossip stories that filtered back to us at the time.

But we knew why. We had seen it in Port Douglas and then in the Swan Valley. We predicted back then that it would take 20 years but it would happen.

And we are so happy that we are still here to see it!

23/08/2026

Can anyone help me?? I'm hoping to track down any images of the mural that was painted by Max Angus in 1961 at New Norfolk Hotel.
Please share to any groups/pages that may be able to help.
Thank you!