Step back to 1820 — walk the streets of a meticulously crafted miniature Hobart, alive with convicts, colonists, and untold stories.
Crafted by hand from original historical plans over three painstaking years, Old Hobart Town is a labour of love unlike any other. Every building, every cobblestone, every figurine tells an authentic story of colonial life in the 1820s.
Situated in the heart of Richmond — Tasmania's finest Georgian village — the attraction captures Sullivan's Cove, Hunter Island, the Hobart Rivulet and the city centre at a pivotal moment in Australian history. Multi-lingual signage welcomes visitors from around the world.
Read the Full StoryEvery corner holds a story. Every figurine has a life to live.
Over 60 meticulously recreated buildings built from original colonial plans — government houses, churches, warehouses, and inns.
Explore the buildingsThe lifeblood of early Hobart — vessels at anchor, traders on the docks, and the bustle of a young colony finding its feet.
See the harbourMeet the men and women who built a nation under chains. Their stories are woven through every street of old Hobart Town.
Uncover the pastOver 100 living native myrtle bonsai trees line the streets — a remarkable horticultural feat that brings the landscape to life.
See the gardensGentlemen, convicts, merchants, and ladies of the night — always up to something. Find them and read their stories.
Meet the charactersA treasure hunt woven through the entire village — keeps children (and adults) thoroughly engrossed. Can you find them all?
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A painstaking labour of love — every clay character, every tiny building tells a true story of how Hobart was born. Absolutely fascinating for visitors of all ages.
Old Hobart Town offers a unique, curriculum-aligned experience for primary and secondary students. Walk through history together — a living classroom that sparks genuine curiosity about Australia's colonial past and convict heritage.
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