City: Tasmania
Top Things to do in Tasmania
Things to do in Tasmania, Australia: The Best Architectural Buildings
Tasmania (/tæzˈmeɪniə/; abbreviated as Tas and known colloquially as Tassie) is an island state of Australia. It is located 240 km (150 mi) to the south of the Australian mainland, separated by the Bass Strait. The state encompasses the main island of Tasmania, the 26th-largest island in the world, and the surrounding 334 islands. The state has a population of around 519,100 as of June 2016, just over forty percent of which resides in the Greater Hobart precinct, which forms the metropolitan area of the state capital and largest city, Hobart.
Restaurants in Tasmania
1. Clarendon Estate
2. Design Inn
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
Opened in 1986 Design Inn set the trend in speciality Christmas decor and designer artificial floristry. Today the store’s aesthetic is a combination of elegance and rustic charm which bodes perfectly for fashion-conscious clients. Design inn creates a wonderland of Christmas goodies, including an extensive selection of beautiful Christmas homewares, ornaments and collectables. The most gorgeous life-like artificial florals are offered with expert floristry and design skills. This will ensure that the single stem for your special vase or the colourful arrangement for display in your most frequented room shall bring joy for many years to come. Come in and see why Design lnn is a one of a kind shopping experience.
3. Oak Lodge
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Oak Lodge at 18 Bridge Street, Richmond is a highly regarded Georgian house in largely original condition, owned by the National Trust and run as a local museum by Coal River Valley Historical Society volunteers.
Reviewed By nicnac8668 - Queensland, Australia
We saw so many National Trust properties in Tasmania and this may have been my favourite. That's mainly because it's so original and untouched, and is such a quirky house built on many different floors, it's like a tardis. They have carefully preserved everything including the fascinating doctor's surgery it was once used as, and the school. The history of the house is amazing. I really loved it :)
4. The Penitentiary
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By Stingray7300
The Penitentiary represents the most iconic of all the buildings on the Port Arthur site. Originally built as a flour mill, it was converted to a Penitentiary. Very interesting how the levels were used to segregate "categories" of convicts. While much of the building has perished, the visitor access has been very well done with the ability to move up and down the "levels" of the building to get a sense of just how large and impressive a structure it must have been.
5. Christ Church
6. Auld Kirk West Tamar Presbyterian Church
7. Richmond Gaol
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 625 reviews
Richmond Gaol is the oldest fully intact convict Gaol in Australia. It was built 5 years before Port Arthur. It is rare in that it housed both male and female convicts. The cost is $10 per adult $5 per child and $25 per family. Discount for group bookings on request. Ph03 62602127
Reviewed By PinkKitty85 - Finley, Australia
At $10 each for adults for this self guided tour, this was an enjoyable and innovative trip. You can stay for a little or as long as you like. Information about the prison is displayed on boards throughout the prison. It’s a small but interesting place to visit.
8. St John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 135 reviews
Reviewed By Old-Aus-Academic - Hobart, Australia
This church is beautiful inside and out, and is well worth a visit. The tranquility inside it is on its own worth the visit. As the oldest Catholic church still in service, it has a long history and this seems to emanate from every wall, window and pew. Of particular note is the bespoke input to this little colonial church by the renowned English gothic revivalist architect and designer, Augustus W. N. Pugin. He is most famous for designing the British Houses of Parliament and Big Ben (check him out on a search engine). St John's is one of three Pugin Tasmanian churches, the others in Oatlands and Colebrook.
9. Franklin House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 140 reviews
Reviewed By andream0402 - Melbourne, Australia
Franklin house probably doesn’t get as many visitors as it deserves as it’s a little way out of the town centre. There was a bus stop right out the front though . Well run by lovely volunteers it has some very interesting pieces and a beautiful garden. Just $10 to enter and free for National Trust members. Andrew met us in the hallway and gave us an insight into the history of the house then we walked around ourselves. There are information boards everywhere. A hidden gem.
10. Constitution Dock
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 665 reviews
Reviewed By 801neilp - St Kilda, Australia
It doesn't matter what time of day, sunny or inclement weather - Constitution Dock is part of the fabric of the city and draws locals and tourists alike. Surrounded by some wonderful bars, restaurants and the legendary fish & chip floating serveries and fabulous history, it is a must visit to soak in the ambience of the waterfront and dock area. It may be 2019, but very easy to step back 100 years and see it all before your eyes.
