Richmond, Tasmania – History, Food & Things to Do

Richmond is around 24 km north-east of Hobart, with a typical drive time of about 25 to 30 minutes

Richmond is best known for Richmond Bridge, Richmond Gaol, St John’s Catholic Church, Georgian buildings, riverside views, cafes, galleries and nearby Coal River Valley wineries.

Yes. Richmond is one of the easiest day trips from Hobart because it combines major heritage sites, food, local shops, family attractions and Coal River Valley cellar doors in a compact village setting.

Top things to do in Richmond include walking across Richmond Bridge, visiting Richmond Gaol, exploring St John’s Catholic Church, browsing galleries and shops, visiting Old Hobart Town, stopping at a cafe or bakery, and adding a Coal River Valley cellar door nearby

Richmond is a good family-friendly stop, with attractions such as Old Hobart Town, Amaze Richmond, ZooDoo Wildlife Park, Pooseum and riverside picnic areas near the bridge.

Richmond is easiest by car, but regular services run from Hobart via Tassielink Transit and that the Coal River Valley Explorer Bus also visits Richmond.

Allow at least two to three hours for Richmond Bridge, the main street, a cafe stop and one or two historic attractions. If you want to add Richmond Gaol, family attractions, lunch, shopping or nearby wineries, make it a full-day outing.

Yes. Richmond is about 15 minutes from Hobart Airport, which makes Richmond a handy first stop after landing or a final wander before flying out.

Yes. Richmond sits in the Coal River Valley, with nearby cellar doors and wine stops including Pooley Wines, Puddleduck Vineyard, Every Man and His Dog Vineyard, Frogmore Creek and Riversdale Estate.

Richmond works year-round. Spring and summer are good for wandering, picnics and cellar doors; autumn brings lovely colour around the old stone and river; winter suits fireside lunches, moody photos, history stops and a slower village pace.