Black Hills
in Derwent Valley of Tasmania, Australia

How to get there and get around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-42.717 and 147.033 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -42° 43' 0" and E 147° 1' 59"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - AUD
Spoken languages:
English
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 04:17 AM (Tuesday)
Timezone: Australia/Hobart
UTC/GMT offset: 9.5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:01 am and 5:17 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
39.673 and -31.112 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Vila do Corvo
References
This place on Geonames.org

Delve into Black Hills

Black Hills in Derwent Valley (Tasmania) is a city located in Australia about 526 mi (or 846 km) south of Canberra, the country's capital town.

Current time in Black Hills is now 04:17 AM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named Australia / Hobart with an UTC offset of 10 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Black Hills. The closest airport in Australia is Hobart International Airport in a distance of 26 mi (or 41 km), East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Hobart, Currie, , and . To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 12°C / 54 °F

Morning Temperature 12°C / 53 °F
Evening Temperature 8°C / 47 °F
Night Temperature 7°C / 45 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 47%
Air Pressure 1017 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 9 km/h (6 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 35% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Tuesday, 30th of April 2024

10°C (51 °F)
6°C (43 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Wednesday, 1st of May 2024

15°C (59 °F)
5°C (41 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Thursday, 2nd of May 2024

13°C (56 °F)
6°C (44 °F)
Scattered clouds, light breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Woodbridge on the Derwent

Address
4,5 mi
BRIDGE STREET
7140 New Norfolk
Australia

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Rosie's Inn

Address
4,3 mi
5 Oast Street
7140 New Norfolk
Australia

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Junction Motel

Address
4,6 mi
Cnr Lyell Hwy & Pioneer Avenue
7140 New Norfolk
Australia

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Derwent Valley Resort

Address
4,9 mi
34 Lower Road
7140 New Norfolk
Australia

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Royal Derwent Hospital, New Norfolk Tasmania- Ward 9 (Mental Asylum)

Published: April 25, 2009
Length: 05:09 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Jarvo_325

Ward 9 was built in 1959 and housed chronic patients with various issues such as alcoholics, paedophiles, drug addicts and schizophrenics. Royal Derwent is a Haunted Abandoned Asylum in ...


Paranormal Investigation of Haunted Willow Court- APIU

Published: September 28, 2009
Length: 23:33 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Jarvo_325

APIU Investigates one of the most haunted locations in Tasmania Willow Court in particular Ward G. Unfortunatly this time we did not capture anything paranormal on tape, but we did experince...


Willow Court, New Norfolk Tasmania- Insane Asylum

Published: June 17, 2009
Length: 21:50 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Jarvo_325

Willow Court takes its name from two willows planted by Lady Franklin, the wife of the Lieutenant-Governor, which were reputed to be two cuttings from the grave of Napoleon on Saint Helena....


Willow Court, New Norfolk Tasmania- Childrens Ward (Ward G)

Published: October 03, 2008
Length: 20:15 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Jarvo_325

Walkthrough of a haunted childrens Ward at Willow Court in Tasmania. The youngest patient that I am aware of that lived in Ward G was 4 years old. *PLEASE SUBSCRIBE!!! http://royal-derwent.livejou.


Willow Court Franklin House Fire & Demolition, New Norfolk Tasmania

Published: March 05, 2012
Length: 14:55 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Jarvo_325

Sorry about that annoying wind noise in Background. This is Franklin House after it was subject of an arson attack on the 3/3/12. Franklin House was built in 1937.


Up the river with a cheap paddle

Published: February 12, 2015
Length: 25:56 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: DrLemur

Today I decided to head to New Norfolk, Tasmania to paddle down a river in a cheap rubber kayak for no particular reason. What could go wrong?


Willow Court- Ward D (Mental Asylum)

Published: May 06, 2009
Length: 40:41 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Jarvo_325

Ward D or Derwent - New Norfolk I don't have any historical information on this ward as yet. I presume judging by it features that it was built around the 1930's and probably accommodated...


Royal Derwent & Willow Court - Ward 2, Ward 4, Ward C & Ward F

Published: September 13, 2008
Length: 05:10 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Jarvo_325

This is my very amateurish walkthrough Video of Royal Derwent Hospital situated in New Norfolk Tasmania Australia. Royal Derwent was the largest Mental Institution in the southern hemisphere...


Cinderella (DVP) - Act 1 scene 1 - stagehands

Published: December 31, 2009
Length: 22:37 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: shundahai27

Cinderella Pantomime - Derwent Valley Players (New Norfolk) 2009 Act 1 scene 1 - stagehands.


Royal Derwent Hospital Ward 11 (Mental Asylum)

Published: April 26, 2009
Length: 57:54 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Jarvo_325

Ward 11 was built between 1965 1966 and housed male patients with various issues such as alcoholics, paedophiles, drug addicts and schizophrenics. Royal Derwent is a Haunted Abandoned Asylum ...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Hayes Prison Farm

Hayes Prison Farm, an Australian minimum security prison for males, is located at Hayes, near New Norfolk, Tasmania. The facility is operated by the Tasmanian Prison Service, an agency of the Department of Justice of the Government of Tasmania. Located on 800 hectares, the facility accepts felons convicted under Tasmanian and/or Commonwealth legislation. In June 2011 the Minister for Corrections and Consumer Protection, Nick McKim, announced that the facility will close by late 2012.

Located at -42.75, 147 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1937 establishments in Australia, Prisons in Tasmania

Magra, Tasmania

Magra is a locality in Tasmania, Australia. It is in the Derwent Valley a few kilometres north of New Norfolk. At the 2006 census, Magra had a population of 899. Magra is just over the hill from New Norfolk. It consists mainly of dwelling houses and farmland. Accommodation is also available as the area is popular with tourists. Notable features of Magra itself include the surrounding hills and the plantation of Lombardy Poplars.

Located at -42.7583, 147.047 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Towns in Tasmania, Southern Tasmania

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