Cataract Gorge Walk Map

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Cataract gorge walk map. The cataract gorge reserve on the south esk river is a unique natural formation just minutes from central launceston. Cataract gorge reserve first basin. Two walking tracks straddle the gorgeous gorge cataract walk is level. Turn left and take the sidewalk across the bridge getting a good look up the end of the river flowing down cataract gorge.
Our cataract gorge launceston walking tour is a self guided nature walk close to the centre of launceston city. The zig zag track is steep leading from kings bridge up to first basin. Walk cataract gorge is a tourism micro business launched in 2018 and committed to enhancing the visitor experience of launceston connecting people to place and giving back to the environment and community. This is the lowest point on the loop as well as the closest point to launceston s central business district making it a good place to begin the loop if you are walking to cataract gorge reserve from launceston.
Launceston is a wonderful city to explore on foot and within easy walking distance of the downtown launceston area and brisbane street mall is cataract gorge the point at which the south esk river carves its way through solid rock and enters the tamar river valley. The jewel of launceston. You may choose to take a walking or cycling track and enjoy the lookouts. The zig zag track is steep leading from kings bridge up to first basin.
You can also drive to the first basin car park. Launceston cataract gorge first basin launceston s own piece of wilderness just 15 minutes walk from the city centre. Hear about the balance between society and nature and experience the stunning cataract gorge the living jewel in launceston s crown. You can also drive to the first basin car park follow the signs from york st to hillside cres brougham st and basin rd.
Just upstream from first. The main entrance leads to launceston s beautiful cataract gorge a recreation hub to swim walk run dine enjoy nature and simply relax. Two walking tracks straddle the gorgeous gorge cataract walk is level.