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Richmond Bridge

Bridge Street, Richmond, Tasmania 2004, Australia
61 0 3 6260 2132
Ranked #1 of 11 attractions in Richmond
4.5 of 5 stars 41 Reviews
Type: Bridges
Traveller Description: Richmond Bridge was built in 1825 by convict labour and is the oldest stone bridge in Australia - and it's still in daily use!  It spans the Coal... more »
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campbelltown sydney australia
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

worth a wander through Richmond and across this old bridge More

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Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

Bridge is very impressive. Grassy surrounds were clean, no rubbish. Plenty of ducks (all sizes and colours) to feed. More

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launceston
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

Just a fantastic place to visit and stretch you legs. How can you drive North of Hobart any other Way? Good sensible tourist shopping. More

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Griffith, Australia
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

I just love history and old buildings etc. There are also some amazing wood carvings at this site. Job well done! More

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Townsville, Australia
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012

Fantastic to think that it is still doing the job,and now taking trucks which would not have been thought of back in the days. More

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Williamsburg, Virginia
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63 reviews 63 reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012

A small bit of England. Nice place for a picture with the church in the background. More

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Alexandria, VA
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125 helpful votes 125 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2012

We recently cruised on a Princess Diamond ship which disembarked in Hobart, Tasmania. One of our excursions involved going to the Bonorong Wildlife Park and Richmond Village, including the Richmond Bridge. The Bonorong portion of the excursion was terrific. The Richmond segment was very disappointing. The bridge and the village should not have been an excursion. Literally, this was a... More

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Sydney, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

A visit to Richmond is a step back in time to the Colonial Times in Australia. It has the oldest bridge in Australia, built by the convicts & Australia's oldest jail as well as many of the old colonial buildings which have been spaired from alteration as the town was new main road was diverted around the town. The old... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2012

Take food for the ducks.... They are so beautiful , spent an hour there. It's a perfect place to unwind. More

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Bundaberg Australia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2012

Ma Foosies is an excellent Restaurant in Richmond. Very old building even has an underground cellar the length of the front part of the building which is still accessable but not for the public! More

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