Tasmania’s Richmond: A Rich Sample!
January 28th, 2011 | 
Author: Looking for a day trip from Hobart, Tasmania? Richmond might be just the place for you!
With two junior researchers in tow, we paid a visit to this charming village in the Coal River Valley and found enough things to do to please everyone.
Promoting a convict heritage... Richmond, Tasmania
Be Amazed by Tasmania: Richmond
First on the agenda in Richmond was the town’s maze (keeping the juniors happy right from the outset). With mobile phone on hand in case of emergencies, the kids tackled the two wooden structures with gusto.
One of the mazes in Tasmania: Richmond (Photo by J. Horne)
They emerged unscathed; smiling and laughing even! The maze has a tearoom attached, with customers having the option of a casual lunch on the front lawn.
Garden at the Maze and Tearooms in Richmond, Tasmania
Coal River Valley: Food, Wine… and Shops!
While the youngsters were occupied, we did a little browsing in the main street. The Coal River Valley region is known for fine wineries, and also produces some of Tasmania’s fresh produce (like berries). Judging by the amount of restaurants and cafes in Richmond, visitors definitely come here to sample the goods!
Tassie souvenirs, anyone? Shop in style, Richmond's main street
The other shopping choices range from high-end art galleries to the usual holiday souvenirs of Tasmania. Richmond shops themselves also reflect a variety of architecture. Some cute, funky and colourful; others obviously more heritage.
One of the funky Tasmanian shops in Richmond, Coal River Valley
History & Tours from the Village Green
Back together, the family debated options for walks, tours and activities. While some of us favoured the possible educational benefits of the convict-era Richmond Gaol…
History in Tasmania: Richmond has it's own convict past on show
the kids, as usual, had their own ideas. Fitting of the Richmond township, a carriage drawn by two majestic draught horses was a more popular choice. Rides cost $5 and depart from the village green.
Ride around Richmond in a cart drawn by draught horses
Richmond: village tours through the Tasmanian streets
Quirks of Tasmania: Richmond Chess
Giant chess sets are something we’ve noticed before in Tasmania. In Richmond, you wheel out the pieces in a shopping trolley and play in the community native garden.
Native plants of Tasmania in Richmond's community garden
So… there’s some of the highlights from our day.
Of course we selected one of the Coal River Valley restaurants for our own lunch and decided we’d be crazy not to visit some of the other Richmond attractions (like the model village) another time.
Tasmania: Richmond for restaurants, history, tours and attractions
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Richmond should be highlighted on the maps!
Map Richmond Tasmania…
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