Richmond Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Richmond
Richmond
Richmond
Richmond
Richmond

Step back in time in this colonial town as you explore more than 50 Georgian buildings that have been brought back to life as cafés, restaurants and stores.

Deep in the heart of Tasmania’s southeast, Richmond is a town that reveals a time gone by. Founded in the early 19th century, Richmond’s pioneer and convict heritage can still be seen throughout the town today. Explore its historic streets to see meticulously restored sandstone buildings and heritage-listed attractions. Stop by the Richmond Gaol to learn about life for convicts during the early days of white Australian settlement. Capture photos of the historic Richmond Bridge, built by convicts in the 1820s.

Located just a 30-minute drive from HobartOpens in a new window, Richmond can easily be visited as a daytrip from the capital. Plan an extended stay and book accommodation Those looking to stay longer will find accommodation. In the midst of the Coal River Valley Wine Region, Richmond serves as an excellent base for visiting the area’s cellar doors and wineries. Sample pinot noir and chardonnay, two regional specialities, during your stay.

Spend a day exploring the historic sites of Richmond on foot to get a feel for its laid-back pace of life. Throughout the town you’ll find sandstone structures built in the Georgian style that have been kept in their 19th-century condition. Take a self-guided tour of Richmond Gaol to experience the conditions under which Australia’s convict migrants lived. Stand within the confines of their small cells to understand what life was like within the prison that was built over 15 years from 1825.

See native Australian animals, including kangaroos and lorikeets, alongside introduced species at the Zoodoo Zoo. The family-friendly attraction is located on the outskirts of Richmond.

Richmond is just 25 kilometres (15 miles) north of Hobart. Buses connect the two cities. Visit Richmond in summer for warm weather buy a jumper of soft Tasmanian wool to embrace the cold Tasmanian winters.


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Our pick of the best Richmond Hotel Deals

Hatchers Richmond Manor

Hatchers Richmond Manor

4 out of 5
73 Prossers Road, (Hobart Suburb), Richmond, TAS
The price is AU$125 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
AU$125
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Hobart. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
7.8/10 Good! (546 reviews)
"Excellent rooms. Only marked down due to cobble stone driveway not the best for large motorcycles. All other aspects are brilliant"

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

Hatchers Richmond Manor
The Richmond Arms Hotel

The Richmond Arms Hotel

3 out of 5
42 Bridge Street, Richmond, TAS
The price is AU$94 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$94
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Hobart. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a bar/lounge. Popular attractions Old Post Office and Richmond Arms Hotel are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (214 reviews)
"They were very accommodating when they found out I was unable to climb stairs."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

The Richmond Arms Hotel
Doubletree By Hilton Hobart

Doubletree By Hilton Hobart

4 out of 5
179 Macquarie St, Hobart, TAS
The price is AU$189 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$189
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Hobart. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Salamanca Market and Salamanca Place are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (351 reviews)
"Hotel is very new and everything looks great. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Room is amazing and comfortable. Hotel is walking distance to the city centre, very convenient. Car park is secured and underground but just a bit hard to get in with big car. Buffet breakfast is lovely we all love ..."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Doubletree By Hilton Hobart
Wrest Point

Wrest Point

4.5 out of 5
410 Sandy Bay Road, Sandy Bay, TAS
The price is AU$170 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
AU$170
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Hobart. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

Wrest Point
Vibe Hotel Hobart

Vibe Hotel Hobart

4 out of 5
36 Argyle Street, Hobart, TAS
The price is AU$229 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
AU$229
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Hobart. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (644 reviews)
"Couldn’t regulate the shower temperature, great location to walk around Hobart"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Vibe Hotel Hobart
Mövenpick Hotel Hobart

Mövenpick Hotel Hobart

4.5 out of 5
28 ELIZABETH STREET, Hobart, TAS
The price is AU$184 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
AU$184
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Hobart. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (713 reviews)
"We had a great and very comfortable stay!"

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Mövenpick Hotel Hobart
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Richmond

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Lindisfarne

Unique features of Lindisfarne include the restaurants and gardens. Make a stop by Gordons Hill Nature Recreation Area or Meehan Range Nature Recreation Area while you're exploring the area.

Lindisfarne
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Sorell

Travellers like the historical sites in Sorell, and Sorell Fruit Farm is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Sorell
Bellerive showing a bay or harbour

Bellerive

If you're spending some time in Bellerive, Bellerive Quay and Blundstone Arena are top sights worth seeing.

Bellerive
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New Town

New Town is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Tasmanian Hockey Centre and Runnymede.

New Town
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Howrah

Howrah is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Little Howrah Beach and Howrah Beach.

Howrah
Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens showing a garden

Queens Domain

You'll enjoy the restaurants and monuments in Queens Domain. You might want to make time for a stop at Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens or Subantarctic Plant House.

Queens Domain


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