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Richmond Bridge, Richmond

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Bridge Tourist Spot

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. Add Richmond Bridge and other attractions to your Richmond trip itinerary using our Richmond itinerary maker.

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VERONC988

Si vous passez par Richmond à quelques kilomètres de Hobart, arrêtez vous dans cette jolie ville médiévale et son célèbre pont. Vous pouvez pique niquer à proximité grâce à ces tables en bois mises à ... more »

If you go through Richmond a few kilometres from Hobart, stop you in this pretty medieval town and its famous bridge. You can dive fuck nearby with these wooden tables available.

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Kalie L

It's a bridge! A beautiful bridge. A must see in Richmond, if you have mobility issues, you can still visit and experience this incredible piece of history. Lots of birds and ducks looking for a free ... more »
Sandrafok

Richmond is not a big city. But there are some sites which are worth to visit like Richmond Bridge and St. John Church. It will also be nice to walk around the river and feed the ducks there. more »

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Hamish West

Great spot to enjoy a picnic and children can feed the ducks. Oldest bridge n Australia's makes a lovely backdrop.

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Jared Janke

Loved Richmond and everything about it! Very cute, warm and fresh feeling. Friendly small town.

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Penny Turner

Lovely historical town with so much to see, do and taste. Something for everyone.

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David Ralston-Bryce

Quaint,very historic and great photo ops. Good food, friendly people.

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Richard Smith

Well worth seeing if your in Tasmania. Reminded me. Although in England you see alot this style of bridge about. Richmond a lovely town with alot history. The bridge is the oldest in Australia.

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