The little city of Richmond in south eastern Tasmania is one it’s most well liked spots. With Campervan Hire Australia, you will find it easy to drive to Richmond as well as explore the surrounding area. Richmond basically boasts Australia’s oldest bridge and Australia’s oldest gaol, so if you interested by local history, then there is lots in Richmond. It was proclaimed as a town in 1824.
Richmond sits on the banks of the Coal River and is a typical colonial hamlet, Australian style. It has quaint cottages and many buildings are characterized by the hand made bricks which were utilized for building in colonial times. In addition to having Australia’s oldest bridge and gaol, it has also got Australia’s oldest Catholic Church complete along with cemetery.
It took two years to build the Richmond bridge and the labour was of course, supplied by convicts. The city is also renowned for it’s Georgian buildings which today are occupied by craft shops, galleries and teashops. Accommodation is also available in the Georgian stone cottages. The easiest way to explore Richmond is on foot and the local art is definitely worth exploring.
Other things worth doing include visiting a cell in Australia’s oldest gaol, check out the 1825 court, visit Grannie Rhodes ‘ Cottage and learn all about the town’s convict heritage. Richmond used to be a convict station as well as a military post at the door to the Tasman Peninsula. It was a army staging post between Hobart and Port Arthur.
Richmond is only 15 miles from Hobart and is enclosed by some quality vineyards so you could visit some basement doors on the way to Richmond. There are winery/bistros in the neighborhood so you could enjoy some some of Tasmania’s fresh food together with the wine. Richmond has a lot to give visitors and you might easily blend a heritage experience with a wine and food afternoon.
This article was penned by Anton Maverick who has travelled Australia at length by campervan he reccomends when touring the southern states either campervan Hire Sydney or campervan hire Melbourne good luck with your travels.
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