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Richmond

Sights in Richmond

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    Richmond Maze

    Loose the kids in the wooden-walled Richmond Maze.

    reviewed

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    Richmond Gaol

    The northern wing of the remarkably well-preserved gaol was built in 1825, five years before the penitentiary at Port Arthur. Like Port Arthur, fascinating historic insights abound, but the mood is pretty sombre.

    reviewed

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    Oak Lodge

    Oak Lodge , opposite the maze, is worth a stickybeak. It's one of Richmond's oldest homes (c 1831), now owned by the National Trust and operated by the Coal River Historic Society. Inside is a museum and gallery offering an insight into colonial life.

    reviewed

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    Richmond Bridge

    This chunky but elegant bridge still funnels traffic across the Coal River, and is the town's proud centrepiece. Built by convicts in 1823, making it the oldest road bridge in Australia, it's purportedly haunted by the 'Flagellator of Richmond', George Grover, who died here in 1832.

    reviewed

  5. Bonorong Wildlife Centre

    Around 17km west of Richmond, 'Bonorong' derives from an Aboriginal word meaning 'native companion'. Look forward to Tasmanian devils, koalas, wombats, echidnas and quolls. The emphasis here is on conservation, education and the rehabilitation of injured animals.

    reviewed

  6. ZooDoo Wildlife Fun Park

    ZooDoo, 6km west of Richmond on the road to Brighton, has 'safari bus' rides, playgrounds, picnic areas and half of Dr Dolittle's appointment book including lions, tigers, llamas, Tasmanian devils and wallabies.

    reviewed

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    St John's Church

    The first Roman Catholic church in Australia was built in 1836.

    reviewed

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    Old Hobart Town Historic Model Village

    A painstaking re-creation of Hobart Town in the 1820s built from the city's original plans. The kids will love it.

    reviewed

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    Post Office

    An interesting historic place is the 1826 post office.

    reviewed

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    Courthouse

    An interesting historic place is the 1825 courthouse.

    reviewed

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    St John's Church

    The first Roman Catholic church in Australia was built in 1836.

    reviewed

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    St John's Church

    The first Roman Catholic church in Australia was built in 1836.

    reviewed

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