Simone’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Australia's oldest bridge, convict built in 1823. Photography best early morning or late afternoon when the suns rays light up the sandstone. Floodlit at night.
32 locals recommend
Richmond Bridge
Bridge StreetAustralia's oldest bridge, convict built in 1823. Photography best early morning or late afternoon when the suns rays light up the sandstone. Floodlit at night.
St Johns Catholic Church, built in 1836 is the oldest, still functioning Catholic Church in Australia. Floodlit at night too.
St John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church
29 St Johns CirSt Johns Catholic Church, built in 1836 is the oldest, still functioning Catholic Church in Australia. Floodlit at night too.
Australia's oldest intact gaol, circa 1825. A popular tourist attraction in Richmond.
11 locals recommend
Richmond Gaol
37 Bathurst StAustralia's oldest intact gaol, circa 1825. A popular tourist attraction in Richmond.
A very interactive zoo showcasing many of Australia's native animals, as well as other animals from overseas. An easy 10 minute drive from Richmond.
43 locals recommend
Zoodoo Zoo
620 Middle Tea Tree RdA very interactive zoo showcasing many of Australia's native animals, as well as other animals from overseas. An easy 10 minute drive from Richmond.
Food scene
A well stocked IGA supermarket, less than 5 minutes walk from Richmond Barracks accommodation.
10 locals recommend
IGA Everyday Richmond
29 Bridge StA well stocked IGA supermarket, less than 5 minutes walk from Richmond Barracks accommodation.
Wonderful ambience in a character filled heritage cottage. Open for breakfast and lunch 7 days. Excellent coffee and cake. The Russian Honey Cake is divine!
15 locals recommend
Czegs' Cafe
46 Bridge StWonderful ambience in a character filled heritage cottage. Open for breakfast and lunch 7 days. Excellent coffee and cake. The Russian Honey Cake is divine!
A new cafe attracting a loyal following. Great coffee and selection of food. Open for breakfast and lunch everyday except Tuesday.
Wattlebanks Cafe & Providore
27 Bridge StA new cafe attracting a loyal following. Great coffee and selection of food. Open for breakfast and lunch everyday except Tuesday.
Ashmore on Bridge Street
34 Bridge StConsistently good food and coffee. A local favourite.
This heritage listed hotel is open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner. A good selection of meals.
10 locals recommend
Richmond Arms Hotel
42a Bridge StThis heritage listed hotel is open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner. A good selection of meals.
A very busy bakery stocking a good range of products. The scallop pies are their signature dish.
12 locals recommend
The Richmond Bakery
50 Bridge St A very busy bakery stocking a good range of products. The scallop pies are their signature dish.
Multi award-winning icecreams, sorbets, gelatos and chocolates. Not to be missed.
Coal Valley Creamery
37A Bridge StMulti award-winning icecreams, sorbets, gelatos and chocolates. Not to be missed.
Do you have a sweet tooth? Look no further than this iconic lolly shop.
8 locals recommend
Sweets and Treats
50 Bridge StDo you have a sweet tooth? Look no further than this iconic lolly shop.
Award winning winery, specialising in pinot noir and riesling wines. Lovely cellar door. Wood-pizza and wine offered alfresco for lunch on the weekends.
29 locals recommend
Pooley Wines
1431 Richmond RdAward winning winery, specialising in pinot noir and riesling wines. Lovely cellar door. Wood-pizza and wine offered alfresco for lunch on the weekends.
Popular winery located 5 minutes from Richmond (towards Hobart). Lovely deck to relax on. Wine and cheese platters available. Reverse BYO too- you bring food and they supply the wine.
25 locals recommend
Puddleduck Vineyard
992 Richmond RdPopular winery located 5 minutes from Richmond (towards Hobart). Lovely deck to relax on. Wine and cheese platters available. Reverse BYO too- you bring food and they supply the wine.
Antiques
Red Tree Design
41A Bridge St A lovely antique shop, with a lovely range of items from yesteryear.
Gift shop
Walker & Walker
19 Bridge StA beautiful gift shop with a lovely range of products to suit all interests.