Richmond Village
A short drive northeast of Hobart — one of Australia’s best-preserved Georgian villages, home to the 1823 Richmond Bridge, a historic convict gaol and Coal River Valley wineries.
Richmond Village
A short drive northeast of Hobart, Richmond is one of Australia’s best-preserved Georgian villages — a walkable cluster of sandstone cottages, galleries and cafes. At its heart is the Richmond Bridge, completed in 1823 and the oldest surviving bridge in Australia, arching over the Coal River. Add the historic Richmond Gaol and the wineries of the surrounding Coal River Valley, and you have an easy, rewarding day out. Here’s how to plan it.
What to See & Do
Richmond Bridge
Completed in 1823 — the oldest surviving bridge in Australia, over the Coal River.
The Village
Sandstone cottages, galleries, craft shops and cafes on a walkable main street.
Richmond Gaol
One of Australia’s oldest intact convict gaols — older than Port Arthur.
Coal River Valley
Cellar doors and farm gates dot the countryside around the village.
Richmond Tips
- Around 25 minutes from Hobart — an easy half day or full day
- Start at the bridge, then wander the village on foot
- Check current Richmond Gaol opening hours before you go
- Pair it with a Coal River Valley cellar door for lunch
- Love the colonial story? See Convict Hobart & the Cascades
Richmond — FAQ
How far is Richmond from Hobart?
Richmond is a short drive from Hobart — around 25 minutes northeast — making it one of the city’s easiest half-day or day trips. Many visitors pair it with the wineries and farm gates nearby.
What is Richmond Bridge?
Built by convicts and completed in 1823, Richmond Bridge is the oldest surviving bridge in Australia and the village’s centrepiece — a graceful sandstone span over the Coal River, lovely to photograph.
What is there to do in Richmond?
Wander the Georgian streetscape of galleries, cafes and craft shops, cross the historic bridge, and visit the old Richmond Gaol, one of Australia’s oldest intact convict gaols. It’s an easy, walkable village.
Can you visit Richmond Gaol?
Yes — the Richmond Gaol predates Port Arthur and gives a vivid sense of early convict life. Check current opening hours before you go, as they can vary seasonally.
Is Richmond good for a day trip?
Very — it’s compact, historic and close to Hobart, so it works as a relaxed half day or a fuller day combined with the surrounding Coal River Valley cellar doors and farm gates.
Hobart, Planned Around You
MONA and Salamanca, kunanyi / Mount Wellington, Bruny Island and the whisky bars — with the driving and bookings handled by the family that’s toured Australia since 1974.
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