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10 things to see and do in Richmond Tasmania Australia

Helen Avaient

Nov 7, 2022
5 min

10 things to see and do in Richmond Tasmania Australia

The difficulty with making a '10 things to see and do' list in a town is narrowing a favourite place down to just ten. Richmond in Tasmania has many attractions to delight people of all ages, including their famous convict-built bridge. As this bridge appears in almost every article about Richmond, I am going to share some of the lesser known but no less wonderful sights. 1. Repurposed buildings Many of the old buildings in Richmond have been converted into bed and breakfasts

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Australia's oldest existing colonial gaol at Richmond Tasmania Australia

Helen Avaient

Oct 28, 2022
3 min

Australia's oldest existing colonial gaol at Richmond Tasmania Australia

Tasmania Australia has a rich convict history due to the demands of agriculture development. However, not all convicts were hard-working, well-behaved persons. England was sending a steady supply of convict labour between 1788 and 1853 to this new colony. Its own gaols were overflowing with people for crimes as simple as stealing a handkerchief all the way up to murder. Today visitors can enter the Richmond Gaol, undertake a self-guided tour, and leave an hour or so later, u

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10 things to see and do in Perth Tasmania Australia

Helen Avaient

Oct 10, 2022
3 min

10 things to see and do in Perth Tasmania Australia

Tasmania has many small towns with populations around 3000, each one packed with history, charm and lots of things to see and do. Perth in Tasmania (not to be confused with Perth, the capital city of Western Australia) is 20km south of Launceston, 180kms north of Hobart. Here are my favourite ten things to see and do in this lovely little town cosied up on the banks of the South Esk River. 1. Exclusive Cars Located at 68 Main Road, Perth is a smorgasbord of shiny vehicles tha

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My favourite ten things to see and do in Deloraine Tasmania Australia

Helen Avaient

Oct 6, 2022
5 min

My favourite ten things to see and do in Deloraine Tasmania Australia

Picture a quaint and pretty town, population around 3,000, with the calming Meaner River flowing right through the centre. The river is well named, as it entices you to take your time and enjoy what the town has to offer. Here, you can slow down and enjoy the vibrant green grassy banks, the sound of the water passing by and the smell of fresh clean air. This country town set amongst rural farms has a lot to offer tourists. 1. The Yarning Circle and fire pit Created by both lo

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12 things to see and do in Oatlands Tasmania Australia

Helen Avaient

Sep 10, 2022
4 min

12 things to see and do in Oatlands Tasmania Australia

1. Historical Sandstone Buildings Over 150 convict built sandstone buildings still survive in Oatlands, Tasmania from the 1800s. Eighty-seven alone are along the main street and are now repurposed into private residences, cafes, bars, bakeries, antiques, arts and craft stores and shops. Many are owned by the National Trust of Tasmania. The sandstone was obtained from the nearby Lake Dulverton. Oatlands offers visitors the opportunity to connect with history, having Australia

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Over 150 Georgian Sandstone Buildings from the 1800s are located in Oatlands Tasmania Australia

Helen Avaient

Sep 4, 2022
1 min

Over 150 Georgian Sandstone Buildings from the 1800s are located in Oatlands Tasmania Australia

Over 150 sandstone buildings still survive, in Oatlands. Eighty-seven alone are along the main street and are now repurposed into private residences, cafes, bars, bakeries, antiques, arts and crafts and shops. Oatlands offers visitors the opportunity to connect with history, having Australia’s largest collection of Georgian sandstone buildings in one township. It is wonderful to see the care that has enabled these old buildings to be conserved and utilised for almost two hund

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More than just fabulous pancakes in Oatlands Tasmania Australia

Helen Avaient

Aug 31, 2022
2 min

More than just fabulous pancakes in Oatlands Tasmania Australia

Tasmania excels itself with delectable food and divine drinks. One of my favourite places to eat is The Pancake and Crepe Shop in Oatlands. Located at 85 High Street, this delightful café in situated in one of the historical buildings on the main street. The food is divinely delicious, and the ambiance is wonderful. Coming here makes me feel as though I am visiting the home of a beloved friend. I loved sitting in the old Stables building, built in 1832. Today we can enjoy th

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Australia’s only working 19th century windmill is in Tasmania

Helen Avaient

Aug 28, 2022
2 min

Australia’s only working 19th century windmill is in Tasmania

The historic town of Oatlands, Tasmania was settled in 1821 and in 2016 the population was just under 700. 84kms (52mi) north of Hobart and 115kms (71m) south of Launceston, it is off the main highway, and definitely worth a detour to see its splendour and also the Callington windmill precinct. The windmill is a Lincolnshire tower mill, built in 1837 by John Vincent. John and his wife Susannah emigrated in 1823 from England to Tasmania. Both were aged 44. They operated two li

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