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The name Richmond is a corruption of the French “riche mont” meaning a “strong hill” of “fortified castle”, very aptly named for this strong community minded town.

As Tasmania’s most important historic town, Richmond is one of the state’s most popular destinations, where the townfolk enjoy welcoming visitors and sharing its beautiful charms – its fresh food and fine wines, grown in fertile soils under the world’s cleanest air; its unique art & craftwork, in fragrant wood, delicately glazed clay, or hand woven fibres; good examples of Tasmania’s stark convict heritage and beautiful historic buildings. The town is as elegant today as it was in the 1820’s when it was an important military staging post and convict station linking Hobart with Port Arthur.

Nestled in the Coal River Valley, this classified historic town is famous for its Georgian architecture. It contains Australia’s oldest freestone road bridge, the oldest Roman Catholic Church and the best preserved convict gaol. The stone buildings now house galleries, teashops, craft boutiques and museums.

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THINGS TO SEE AND DO:
  • . A scale model of Hobart in the 1820’s, with 60 buildings, over 500 miniture people and landscaping with bonsai trees.
  • in Bathurst Street, built in 1825, with displays of convicts and the penal system.
  • Richmond Bridge, built by convict chain gangs in 1823.
  • , an authentic 1830’s cottage with daily performances of “Turn the Key of Time” – true stories about life in the 19th century.
  • , with wheelchair access and tearooms.
  • Heritage Buildings, including St John’s Church (1837), St Luke’s Anglican Church (1838), Richmond Primary School (1834/5), Richmond Arms Hotel (1888), Court House (1825).
  • with Richmond Horse-drawn Coaches.

Email us for information or reservations :
The Richmond Barracks | 16 Franklin Street | Richmond Tasmania 7025
Phone: 03 6260 2453 | Mobile: 0405 740 484