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Richmond Bridge, Richmond

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The country's oldest bridge still in use, Richmond Bridge remains a testament to Tasmania's forced migration heritage. The sandstone arched structure was built by convicts between 1823 and 1825. An unsolved murder marked the early bridge's history, when a notorious prison guard fell asleep drunk on the bridge and was pushed off its edge by presumably one or more of the prisoners. Pack some snacks for a picnic on the grassy riverbank underneath this national heritage site. Use our Richmond online trip builder to visit Richmond Bridge on your trip to Richmond, and learn what else travelers and our writers recommend seeing nearby.

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By grannienette On March 20, 2018

Well worth a visit as good as you will see in Europe. Amazing photos to take. The Ducks and Geese we come you more »
By Netti2626 On March 19, 2018

The Richmond bridge steeped in history and surrounded with gorgeous groomed lawns is alone worth the visit to Richmond. Beautiful scenery and plenty of ducks and birdlife. Well worth a visit to take i... more »
By Euan R On March 17, 2018

Built in 1824? And still used as part of regular highway. All stone construction ,very pretty in a very pretty town, a major tourist stop shop n the area more »

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By Drew Hoy On February 8, 2018

A picturesque and serene stop on your journey around Tasmania. Impressive to think this structure was built by unskilled convicts almost 200 years ago! Also check out the nearby church and graveyard which I believe are amongst the oldest in Australia. Richmond itself is a cute little town and worthy of a visit.

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By Alana Roy On April 2, 2018

Worth the time to check out this amazing bridge and town. Just live the architecture. Don't change a thing!

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By Del K On March 17, 2018

Lovely peaceful historic site. There is a nice hill that runs along the water where you can have a nice picnic. You can cross under and around the bridge as well.

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By Michelle Schneider On March 30, 2018

Great to see and feel the history with this old bridge. Built by convict labour, it is Australia's oldest surviving large stone arch bridge since its completion in 1825.

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By billiardballhead fandango On January 20, 2018

Awesome little historic village. A few nice cafes. Gets really busy. Go early if you want to get unobstructed photos of the famous bridge. Really nice place close to Hobart.

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