Destination Profile - Richmond, Tasmania
Twenty minutes' drive from Hobart is the oldest historic town in Tasmania. A Georgian-style village, Richmond is home to a number of "historic firsts", including the oldest bridge, oldest Roman Catholic church, and oldest postal building in Australia, and the oldest gaol in the state.
Local shops sell distinctively Tasmanian goods, old-fashioned sweets, "baked delights" and so forth. There are many quality galleries and craft shops. The atmosphere and genuineness of Richmond make it one of the most popular visitor destinations in the state.
Apart from the Richmond Bridge and Gaol, one of the most popular attractions is Old Hobart Town, a remarkable scale model of Hobart in the 1820s, which is highly detailed and historically accurate. Also well worth a visit is The Maze, a two-stage maze with surprise endings.
In the 1970s, awareness of the significance of Richmond's heritage began to develop. At the same time, Richmond grew as an arts and crafts centre, with a number of galleries opening. More recently, the Coal River Valley has seen a diversification of agriculture, which has included the establishment of a number of successful vineyards.
This destination is part of the Tasmania and her Isles Australian Adventure.
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