Discover Magra
Magra in Derwent Valley (Tasmania) with it's 897 citizens is a town in Australia about 528 mi (or 849 km) south of Canberra, the country's capital city.
Current time in Magra is now 05:52 PM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Australia / Hobart with an UTC offset of 11 hours. We know of 8 airports near Magra. The closest airport in Australia is Hobart International Airport in a distance of 23 mi (or 37 km), East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.
When in this area, 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: 29°C / 84 °F
Morning Temperature | 13°C / 56 °F |
Evening Temperature | 19°C / 65 °F |
Night Temperature | 17°C / 62 °F |
Chance of rainfall | 0% |
Air Humidity | 22% |
Air Pressure | 1012 hPa |
Wind Speed | Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (4 mph) from East |
Cloud Conditions | Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky |
General Conditions | Light rain |
Sunday, 24th of November 2024
15°C (60 °F)
12°C (54 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.
Monday, 25th of November 2024
23°C (73 °F)
14°C (57 °F)
Few clouds, gentle breeze.
Tuesday, 26th of November 2024
24°C (75 °F)
8°C (47 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.
Hotels and Places to Stay
Woodbridge on the Derwent
Rosie's Inn
Junction Motel
Derwent Valley Resort
Videos from this area
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Royal Derwent Hospital, New Norfolk Tasmania- Ward 9 (Mental Asylum)
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
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
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)
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
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
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)
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
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
Cinderella Pantomime - Derwent Valley Players (New Norfolk) 2009 Act 1 scene 1 - stagehands.
Royal Derwent Hospital Ward 11 (Mental Asylum)
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
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New Norfolk, Tasmania
New Norfolk is a town on the Derwent River, in the south-east of Tasmania, Australia. At the 2006 census, New Norfolk had a population of 5,230. It is 32 km north-west of Hobart on the Lyell Highway and has all modern facilities while preserving its pioneer heritage.
Boyer, Tasmania
Boyer is a town on the eastern side of the River Derwent Tasmania, Australia, opposite and slightly downstream of New Norfolk. It is named after a family who first settled in the area in the early 19th century. It is the site of Australian Newsprint Mills' plant in Tasmania. For many decades paper was shipped by tug and barge from the plant to the port of Hobart, Tasmania but all freight is now sent by road or rail.
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.
Royal Derwent Hospital
The Royal Derwent Hospital, (originally New Norfolk Insane Asylum and later Lachlan Park) was built to house mentally ill and mentally handicapped persons in 1827, soon after the separation of Van Diemens Land from New South Wales. Its name was changed on 27 March 1968 to the Royal Derwent Hospital. , also absorbing the nearby Millbrook Rise facility on 1 July 1968 to house patients. It was open for more than 170 years, finally closing in November 2000.
Boyer Oval
Boyer Oval is the home headquarters of the New Norfolk District Football Club and the New Norfolk Cricket Club. The ground is a former Tasmanian Football League venue, being the host venue for New Norfolk in TFL football from 1947 to 1999 and from 2000 it became a venue for SFL football when New Norfolk were demoted from the Statewide League.
New Norfolk High School
New Norfolk High School is a co-educational public 7-10 high school in New Norfolk, Tasmania, Australia.
TYGA FM 98.9 (Derwent Valley)
TYGA FM is a community radio station located in New Norfolk, Tasmania, Australia, broadcasting on 98.9 MHz.