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FILMING of a popular reality TV show in New Norfolk has been praised for putting the country town under the national spotlight.

Film crews for Channel 10’s The Amazing Race Australia were reportedly spotted parading New Norfolk streets on Wednesday night, videoing teams undertaking aspects of the reality adventure show.

Video captured by Hobart resident Ben Wells shows teams departing the Bush Inn on Montagu St.

The Bush Inn in New Norfolk.

Derwent Valley Mayor Ben Shaw said several national productions had been linked with the municipality in recent years – creating welcome tourism exposure.

“It’s fantastic for the Derwent Valley to be put on the national stage and it once again highlights the beautiful area to the rest of country,” Cr Shaw said.

“We’ve had lots of filming of TV with shows recently including Rosehaven, The Kettering Incident and The Gloaming as well.

“For a reality TV show to be out here on this occasion is really exciting.”

It’s understood the New Norfolk leg of the Amazing Race journey will have a ‘ghostly’ element.

Channel 10 was contacted for comment.