Old Hobart Town is situated in Richmond and is Australia's only and Tasmania's original historical model village which accurately replicates in miniature the life and history of Hobart in 1820.
Built from Hobart's original building plans, visitors walk the streets 200 years back in time, with informative signage telling a story of how and why Hobart was so important to the Australian colonies. This is a completely unique experience depicting life as it once was.
With photos of today's scenes in Hobart, it is easy to compare life in the 1820s to life 200 years later.
For those who dare, visitors will be challenged to find the unique figures which hide amongst our model.
In all, this incredible piece of art consists of over sixty replica model buildings, over five hundred hand-made period figurines including convicts, soldiers, and even ladies of the night. With over one hundred native myrtle bonsai trees, the model covers approximately two tennis courts. It encapsulates Sullivan's Cove, Hunter Island, the Hobart Rivulet, and the main city centre.
Translations are available in Chinese, Japanese, French and German. The space is wheelchair friendly as this is an accessible site. There is also a fully stocked souvenir shop with great pricing.
