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Richmond<br />

Richmond is old, as more than 50 of its buildings are dated back to the early 1800's. A<br />

trip to Richmond is like stepping back in time and it is only a 30km trip from Hobart. The<br />

must see of your visit is the Richmond Bridge, which was built by the convicts in 1823.<br />

A highlight of the trip to Richmond are the lovely old fashioned tearooms, craft shops,<br />

galleries and antique stores to browse through.<br />

Old Hobart Town<br />

This is a scaled down replica of the Hobart of the 1800's, it was painstakingly built from<br />

the original plans of the states capital. Bridge Street.<br />

Richmond Gaol<br />

This gaol housed the convicts that built the bridge as well as many other local<br />

construction projects in Richmond. Here you can find out the history of the convicts and<br />

the impact they had on Richmond's history.<br />

St John's Church<br />

This church built in 1834, boasts a history of being the oldest Catholic church in<br />

<strong>Australia</strong>.<br />

Strahan<br />

Located on the bay of Risby Cove at the head of the huge Macquarie Harbour, is the<br />

former logging and mining town of Strahan. The town attracts thousands of visitors<br />

annually due to it's proximity to one of Tasmania's natural wonderlands, the Gordon<br />

River. Strahan is popular tourist town as it offers coastal outlooks and many fishing and<br />

watersports activities.<br />

Hogarth Falls<br />

This is a pretty area and a good forty minute walk from the township taking in views of<br />

the cove as you go.<br />

Gordon River Cruises<br />

One of the major tourist attractions of Strahan is the chance to see a true wilderness<br />

heritage area. These cruises travel to the lower reaches of the Gordon River, and offer<br />

scenic stops along the way. Some of the cruises are full day with meals included. Gordon<br />

River Cruises, World Heritage Cruises.<br />

Macquarie Harbour<br />

This is known as Tasmania's largest natural harbour and has a history of wood and coal<br />

transportation as well as being a penal colony. Now fishing fleets operate from here as<br />

well as the tour vessels that cruise up the Gordon River to the famous Wilderness World<br />

Heritage areas.<br />

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