Richmond Bridge & Coal River Valley
Richmond
A Georgian-style town home to Australia's oldest stone bridge still in use (1823). The surrounding Coal River Valley is dotted with wineries where you can taste Pinot Noir and sparkling wines.
Richmond is about a 25-minute drive from Hobart. The old bridge was built by convicts, and ducks and swans often gather on the river below. On the opposite bank, St John's Church is Australia's oldest Catholic church. The town also has Richmond Gaol, which predates Port Arthur, a miniature model of Old Hobart Town, and dessert shops. In the surrounding Coal River Valley are wineries and restaurants such as Frogmore Creek and Puddleduck, offering tastings (usually AUD 10 to 15). It can be combined with Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary for a half-day trip.
Opening hours
Old bridge open all day; prison approx. 09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
- Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
- Constitution Dock & Hobart Waterfront
- Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG)
- Mawson's Huts Replica Museum
- Farm Gate Market
- Salamanca Market
- Battery Point