Transport to Richmond

Public transport to Richmond

Richmond to Hobart bus

Richmond tours

Half-Day Trip from Hobart to Richmond with Roundtrip Port Transfer

Nestled in the heart of the Coal River Valley, Richmond is a picturesque village that’s famously home to Australia’s oldest bridge. It was built between 1823 and 1825, with the settlement later developing into a police district as part of the Van Diemen’s Land penal colony. Modern-day Richmond is largely preserved as it appeared in the 19th century and is the perfect place to delve into Tasmania’s colonial past.

 Stroll along Richmond’s main street to admire the 19th-century Georgian cottages, many of which have been transformed into antique stores and cafes. See Australia’s oldest Roman Catholic church, St. John’s, or coincide your visit with the hourly chiming of the clock that tops St. Luke’s Church.

 You can learn about the harsh realities of convict life at the Richmond Gaol, an 1825 complex that is one of Tasmania’s best-preserved convict structures. Also not to miss is the Old Hobart Town Model Village, which offers an insight into 19th-century life in miniature. At the end of the main street is the landmark Richmond Bridge, with its grassy hill providing a popular setting for picnics.

 Richmond makes an ideal base for exploring the wineries and gastronomic destinations of the Coal River Valley. Enjoy wood-fired pizza with a view at Pooley Wines, soak up the family-friendly atmosphere of the Puddleduck Vineyard or sample handcrafted cheeses and artisan chocolates at Coal River Farm.

Top image credit Alastair Bett