Richmond: Scenic Routes and Majestic Parks and Gardens
Richmond, Australia in New South Wales is a destination close to the Blue Mountains and a short drive away from Sydney. Early settlers in the region were called the Darug people. This tribe relied on their hunting skills as their source for food and lived in the area during 1788. After British explorers reached the area in 1789, the region was named Richmond Hill after the Duke of Richmond. Heritage listings are quite plenty in the area as well. Among these include the Seymours House, New Inn, Richmond Railway Station and the Clear Oaks. Get there via the nearby Bankstown Airport (BWU).
Best Time to Visit
Months from December to February are the best time of the year to make the most of the outdoor adventure in Richmond. Richmond, Australia hotels can be quite expensive during these months. The Toyota Country Music Festival and the Newcastle Music Festival are some of the jammed packed events you can enjoy in the city.
What to Do & Area Attractions
The ANZAC War Memorial is one of the war memorials you can visit while in Richmond. The area is Heritage listed and located near the central business district areas. For a fun and delicious experience by the beach, head to the Bondi Icebergs. It is one of the swimming clubs in the area, a unique Australian winter swimmer’s club located near Bondi Beach. It features a small museum in the area and was established in 1929. The Crowne Plaza Hawkesbury Valley and the Colonial Motel Richmond is your best choice for affordable accommodations in the area.