South of the town of Ross, there's a lot of Convict history here in Tasmania, of which this bridge…read moreacross the River Coal is an impressive and scenic example. A couple other Yelp reviews cover more of this fascinating history. The Bridge is still in use and we were on it on our way to Lunch (meat pie of course) and ice cream. We also took the time to admire the bridge close up on the ground on both sides.

A stop in Richmond is worth it for the Bridge and Ice Cream. Richmond Bridge was built by convict…read morelabor in 1823 and is the oldest stone span bridge still in use in Australia. This engineering marvel represents the hardships of the past convicts and also their craftsmanship and resilience while serving time in some of the worst conditions.

www.willowcourtproject.com…read more If you are driving thru or staying in the Derwent Valley I would defiantly suggest driving or walking thru the Historic Willow Court & Royal Derwent Hospital. Willow Court & Royal Derwent Hospital currently comprises of approx 14 buildings set amongst the Lachlan River. Walking thru the grounds and buildings is like stepping back in time when people with mental illness and disabilities were institutionalised. There is a vast range of architectural designs dating as far back as 1830's to the more modern Wards of around 1960. Walking through or past this historic site gets you thinking if Walls could talk what stories could they tell? There is a public road and footpath that travels through Willow Court and Royal Derwent, so you are able to drive or stroll thru Willow Court and Royal Derwent and see most of the buildings via these options without fear of trespass. These Roads are The Ave, Lower Rd, Ring Rd and Glebe Rd New Norfolk. There are plenty of places to park the car if you would like to stroll through Willow Court. Along the Lachlan River is a scenic walking track that takes you the entire way to Tynwald Park which I recommend. This site is currently in Private & Local Council Ownership. To gain legal access to the Wards you would need to ask permission. The Willow Court & Barracks Committee often holds a Willow Court Open Day, where several of the wards including the Barracks (1830) and Carlton House are open to the Public. The next open day will be during the Annual Derwent Valley Autumn Festival. Some of the Wards in private ownership have been reused and is open to the public. The former Olga Ward is one of the best antique shops that I have had the pleasure of going into Alcheringa has been converted into the Willow Court Motel and the Olive Tree Restaurant, The old Church is now the Patchwork Café which is a quilting shop and café. On the Royal Derwent Site (Ring Rd) is another excellent antique shop Ring Rd Antiques. All these places have websites A lot of people take the risk and gain entry to the wards without seeking permission. If people chose to do so I would recommend that you take care and watch where you step and some of the flooring in the Wards around the oval is unsafe. I would recommend wearing strong shoes and take a torch because some of these Wards are dark and have been badly vandalised or damaged due to age and neglect. Remember it's at your own risk. For more information on all the above please visit my website www.willowcourtproject.com where there is Ward descriptions, video walkthrough's, pictures, maps, real life stories and paranormal stories. Nick Jarvis www.willowcourtproject.com

We found the tour to be quite informative and not boring at all. Jacinta admitted it was only her…read moresecond tour ever, but despite a few stumbles, she knew her stuff and was really enthusiastic about the distillery. She was honest, she had a nice sense of humour, and we found her to be a dynamic presenter. The whiskey is amazing, and we got to try several different types during tasting. A nice detour if you're travelling through Tasmania.

Went to the Nant Distillery with my husband for a fun day out. When we arrived we really enjoyed…read morethe scenery etc. Then while taking the tour we were made uncomfortable by one of the female staff members shreiking from a section of the distillery. Once we sat down for lunch, the shreiking had luckily stopped. When we ordered, one of the staff managed to spill whisky on my top as he threw the glass down. The food platter was less than appetizing as they obviously do not keep proper health regulations. When I asked about it, the young woman shrugged her shoulders and said "It's fresher than you are." I was so offended. Without eating the awful food my husband and I left thoroughly disappointed. I do not recommend anyone to visit there as they obviously have no idea about health and safety, manners or good service. Oh and I'd also like to mention that the Atrium bar looked like it had been decorated by an insane person. I hope whoever owns this business is ashamed by the obvious faults and should stick to less challenging tasks then trying to run a business.