Launceston's Cataract Gorge is located within the Trevallyn Nature Recreation area. The reserve is naturally beautiful, with a collection of walking tracks leading to beautiful views, plenty of native wildlife, and modern amenities that make visits to the gorge accessible and enjoyable for all.
Cataract Gorge has many bushwalking tracks which cater to all levels of bushwalkers. The gorge provides a wonderful environment for a casual stroll, and also contains a wealth of more advanced tracks with great views that bushwalking enthusiasts are sure to appreciate. Walks include the Zig-zag track, Cataract walk and Bridge walk loop.
The First Basin has a public swimming pool that is filled in the summer. For those not afraid of the cold, you can swim in the water of the gorge year-round, but be prepared for cold water even in the warmer months.
Cataract Gorge features the world's longest single span chairlift with a total span of 457m. It's an incredible experience, and a great way to spot wildlife and appreciate the gorge's natural beauty from a different perspective.
The shady northern side of the Gorge is abundant with wildlife and home to peacocks, wallabies, pademelons and much more.
Enjoy fine dining at the Gorge Restaurant, casual dining at the Basin Cafe and light snacks, drinks, ice creams and confectionary at the Basin Kiosk, all located around the Gorge.
Located just a short walk from the Launceston CBD is the Home Point terminal where cruises depart hourly. Enjoy a relaxing cruise up the Gorge taking in the incredible scenery.
Australia Pacific Airports (Launceston) acknowledges the First Nations people and Traditional Owners of Tasmania including the Land that Launceston Airport operates on. We pay our respect to their Elders past, present and emerging and extend that respect to all other First Nations People.
