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Before you go
Your trip to Richmond.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Richmond – Tasmania Destination Hobart and Port Arthur about 25 km from Hobart
How to get there
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Hobart Airport (HBA) Cambridge · 15 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
From Hobart, about 25 km via the Tasman Highway and Richmond Road, roughly 30 minutes. It is about 15 km from the airport.
How many days
Half a day: the bridge, the gaol, the main street and a valley winery. With Bonorong Sanctuary, a full day.
When to go
Year-round. In autumn the village trees and the vines change color.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Yes, or an organized tour: there is little public transport to the village and the wineries.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Richmond
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Morning
Richmond bridge and gaol
Walk across the sandstone bridge over the Coal River and visit the 1825 gaol.
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Afternoon
Bonorong Sanctuary
Head to Bonorong Sanctuary to see Tasmanian devils, wombats and kangaroos before returning to Hobart.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
How far is Richmond from Hobart?
About 25 km, around 30 minutes by car.
What is there to see in Richmond?
The 1823 stone bridge, the 1825 gaol, Georgian houses and the wineries of the Coal River valley.
Where can you see Tasmanian devils near Hobart?
At Bonorong Sanctuary, between Richmond and Hobart.
Is Richmond worth half a day?
Yes, it pairs well with the airport, Bonorong Sanctuary or the route to Port Arthur.