Richmond, Tasmania

Imagine a time capsule. Imagine this time capsule is only 20 minutes drive from Historic Hobart. Imagine you can stroll amongst history in action. Breathtaking, tranquility, yesteryear at your fingertips. This is Richmond.  The oldest historic town in Tasmania. It's Georgian village beauty is famous for it's plethora of historical prizes, including the oldest bridge, the most senior Roman Catholic church, and oldest postal building in Australia and, the oldest gaol in the erstwhile penal colony.

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Local shops (see below) sell distinctively Tasmanian goods, old-fashioned sweets, "baked delights" and so forth. There are many quality galleries and craft shops. The atmosphere of genteel Richmond makes it one of the most popular visitor destinations in the state.

 
Apart from the Richmond Bridge and Gaol, one of the most popular attraction is Old Hobart Town, a remarkable scale model of Hobart in the 1820's which is highly detailed and historically accurate. Also well worth a visit is The Maze, a two-stage maze with surprise endings.

Richmond has a multitude of quality accommodation options, including two 4½-star, twelve 4-star, and four 3½-star facilities.

At historic Hatcher's Manor you can step back into the magical past in this manor house built in the gothic revival style. Each day when you return to the manor you'll be entranced all over again by the sight of the fresh white walls, the round tower, the steeply pitched roof and the mullioned windows. You'll want to stroll in the gardens, sniffing the roses and pondering the days events. After a restful night in your luxury room with its ensuite and antique furniture, and after a hearty country breakfast, perhaps you cast a few flies over the lake - maybe even hooked a trout? Perhaps you talked to the animals - the ducks, horses and sheep. Perhaps you strolled through the manor farms orchards and pastures, or had a swim in the indoor pool. Maybe you walked around Richmond, admiring the Georgian cottages and little shops. And now its nearly the end of another perfect day. Perhaps you'll stroll back to Richmond, to one of the fine restaurants, or just have a simple barbecue in the lingering twilight. Hatchers Richmond Manor is also an animal wildlife refuge - so you'll get to meet the wildlife.
 

  The Richmond Maze is AMAZING

A fantastic Maze experience.  This wonderful maze is a delight to both children and adults.  Send the children round of a second time as you relax with a splendid brunch or morning tea in the quaint cafe onsite.

 

Ghost Tour Visit Richmond at night and listen to tales of ghostly happenings from the past to the present! Nerves of steel recommended! Includes a nightcap at the Richmond Arms Hotel.

$25.00 - $25.00

Tour Only. Contact a Travel Agent to book your Richmond Ghost Tour

We recommend only fully licensed and insured/registered International Travel Agents.
If you are considering booking we recommend the following travel agents:
Australian Discount Travel & Tours,
Travel With A Cause Inc (a not for profit travel agency assisting several projects in many developing countries).

We recommend Australian Discount Travel & Tours for both Australian and international travel bookings