[AU; 2023] Day out to Richmond, Tasmania
As I was searching where can I go around Tasmania - being near to Hobart and accessible by public transport - Richmond was the best option. Here is my mini trip out to Richmond!
Starting your journey
First out of everything - get a metro card, they called it the green card:
Not many locations sell them but I'm sure you can find one near you. Even though the card has a non-refundable value, but I did a little math and it is more worth to get a metro card vs paying cash.
And of course, getting the card means you can share or resell the card. So it wasn't that terrible idea to get one.
Google map definitely can do the job, but sometimes it is good to have a physical map where tells you a little bit more of the historical background.3/15 Murray St, Hobart TAS 7000, Australia
Lastly, hop on the bus to Richmond:
Slightly further up the gingerbread shop, there is a lookout where you can take nice photos of the bridge & river:
Just right behind it is the Richmond Village Market & some shopping area at the next block - it forms something like a "shopping area":
Interestingly there was a band playing live music:
I continued my journey to get my brunch - hungry at that time of the day!
It was really awesome - one of the best cake I ever had!
After a good brunch, I slowly walked down the main pathway, popping into different shophouses to see what they have:
I spent a good time walking around and was almost time for the bus ride back to Hobart. Decided to pop by a chocolate shop near the bus stop for some hot chocolate:
Hope you will enjoy Richmond this small quiet peaceful town as much as I do :)
Bus 725 or 726; approximately an hour ride
I would suggest to take the seats on the right (Hobart > Richmond) direction; and of course left (Richmond > Hobart). They have better views :)
The bus frequencies are not very high, check the bus timings and plan your trip well. With a meal, probably 2-3 hours will be good enough within the small Richmond town.
Wandering around Richmond
This place is super walkable - if you walk really fast, one end to another end of the "town" is just 20 minutes. Preview - this is how my walking route looks like:
I stopped at a bus stop - Wellington St / St Johns Circle; and just walked backwards into the town. Starting with crossing the Richmond Bridge:
Built in 1825 by convicted prisoners, this sandstone bridge crosses the Coal River. And today, it is a landmark for Richmond.Bridge St, Richmond TAS 7025, Australia
There is a small park (Richmond Riverbank Park) right next after crossing the bridge, walk further down the pathway, you will see the famous Tasmanian gingerbread shop:
Tasmanian Gingerbread - Richmond56 Bridge St, Richmond TAS 7025, Australia
The shop was so cute:
Walk out of the lookout, back to the main pathway - you will see the old Old Richmond Courthouse:
Richmond Wine Wall:
And a bakery stall that was rather crowded with people:
Last bit of the "shopping area" was this lolly shop - it was recommended in every resources I saw about Richmond:
Sweets & Treats50 Bridge St, Richmond TAS 7025, Australia
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Extensive range of sweets and candies - I grabbed a bag home and my mum mentioned it was delicious! I recommend to byo container, otherwise they will just put them in paper bags. And melted candies will stick on them.
After some shopping, walked over to this historic site:
Richmond Gaol37 Bathurst St, Richmond TAS 7025, Australia
It is a historic prison in 1825; now converted to a site where they do tours around the jail cells, holding rooms & yards. You have to pay for a ticket to get it - I didn't get it as I wasn't mentally prepared to do so.
Czegs' was highly recommended by the hotel staff to try their desserts (Russian honey cake) - they also serve mains too!Czegs' Richmond46 Bridge St, Richmond TAS 7025, Australia
Look how intensive the range of desserts they have!
I wasn't sure what to get and the staff recommended this for me as brunch - it was delicious just a little bit of dry.
And of course the main highlight is the dessert - Russian Honeycake!
At the end of the "town", make a turn to the other side of the pathway and guess what - a mini lavender field area!
Tasmanian Lavender Company25b Bridge St, Richmond TAS 7025, Australia
They sell very interesting lavender products - such as Lavender alcohol!
They sell a huge range of chocolates that you can get them as gift:Richmond Chocolate Shop37 Bridge St, Richmond TAS 7025, Australia
They have some seats outside the shop for you to enjoy your hot beverage :)
Bus stop back Hobart
Earlier the day before alighting, I asked the driver where would be the best spot to catch the bus back. And he told me this place (it was sheltered with seats, clean public washroom right beside - more comfortable and safe place):
Pretty view on the ride back Hobart that marks the day for this Richmond trip!Richmond Bus Station, Franklin St Car ParkRichmond TAS 7025, Australia
Hope you will enjoy Richmond this small quiet peaceful town as much as I do :)
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