Richmond Village Tour & Coal River Valley Experience option
Tasmania
Join the official tour of Richmond Village and the Coal River Valley. Explore more of the Coal River Valley by combining your visit to Richmond with an experience option of your choice.
The Coal River Valley Explorer Bus is a 4-hour return tour from Hobart to Richmond Village, ideal for history and food lovers.
Highlights
- 4-hour return tour from Hobart City to Richmond Village with one optional experience
- Approximately 1 hour to explore historic Richmond Village at your own pace
- Bus transfer to one optional experience in the Coal River Valley
- Optional Experience 1: 1-hour wine or whisky tasting
- Optional Experience 2: 1-hour gourmet food sampling of cheese and chocolate
Description
Explore Richmond Village, featuring convict-built churches and Australia’s oldest bridge, on this tour through Southern Tasmania’s premier wine region. Discover heritage sites such as Australia's oldest post office, primary school, Catholic church, and the Richmond Gaol, the country’s oldest intact gaol. Enjoy browsing boutique shops and charming cafes.
This 4-hour experience combines a walk around Richmond with an optional tasting session in the Coal River Valley. After your time in Richmond, choose between a wine or whisky tasting or a gourmet food sampling to personalise your visit.
Optional Experiences
- Wine or Whisky Experience: Spend 1.5 hours exploring Richmond then enjoy a 1-hour tasting at Nocton Vineyard (wine) or Killara Distillery (whisky).
- Gourmet Food Experience: Explore Richmond for 2 hours followed by a 1-hour gourmet cheese and chocolate tasting at Wicked Cheese.
Includes
- Explorer Ticket with choice of one optional experience
- Orientation tour of Richmond Village
- Informative commentary from a professional local guide
- Complimentary map of Richmond with exclusive offers
- Free WiFi on the bus
Excludes
- Optional add-ons at own expense
- Entry to Old Hobart Town from $17.50 (adult)
- Entry to Richmond Gaol from $12.00 (adult)
- Nocton Vineyard tastings currently free (October 2024); gourmet cheese platter $15.00
- Killara Distillery whisky tasting 50% off for bus passengers: $10 instead of $20
- Wicked Cheese cheeseboard available for $16.99 (discounted from $24)
- Prices and opening hours are subject to change; please confirm before booking
Important Information
- Participants must be over 18 years old to partake in wine or whisky tastings
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
For best experience, bring weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable shoes. Morning departures are recommended to maximise daylight for exploring Richmond and the optional tastings.
