Cataract Gorge Reserve, Nature reserve in Launceston, Australia.
The Cataract Gorge Reserve encompasses walking paths, Victorian gardens, and a deep basin formed by the South Esk River, located near Launceston's center point.
The Duck Reach Power Station, established in 1895 within the reserve, marked a milestone as Australia's first municipal hydroelectric power station until its decommission in 1955.
The reserve includes Victorian era gardens where peacocks roam freely among exotic plants and ferns, reflecting the colonial influences on Australian landscaping.
Visitors can access multiple walking tracks, including the level Cataract Walk and the steep Zig Zag Track, leading to the First Basin swimming area.
The reserve features a chairlift with a 457-meter span across the gorge, providing elevated views of the natural formation and surrounding landscape.
Location: Trevallyn
Location: Launceston
Address: 74-90 Basin Rd, West Launceston TAS 7250, Australia 7250 West Launceston 7250 West Launceston
Phone: +61363233085
Website: https://launceston.tas.gov.au
GPS coordinates: -41.44835,147.11453
Latest update: March 2, 2025 21:57
Tasmania offers national parks, geological formations, and historical sites. This Australian island features natural gorges, white sandy beaches, mountains, lakes, and forests. Visitors can discover 19th-century penitentiaries, botanical gardens, museums, and wildlife reserves. Endemic wildlife, including Tasmanian devils, wombats, and pademelons, can be observed in several sanctuaries. National parks allow for hiking, skiing, and river exploration.
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Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery
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Launceston Town Hall
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Launceston Gasworks
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Launceston Synagogue
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Star Theatre
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Princess Theatre
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Josef Chromy Wines
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Duck Reach Power Station
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Launceston Supreme Court and Struan House
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Launceston General Post Office
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