Cataract Gorge was created as a place for the people of Launceston to promenade in a garden full of introduced and native species of plants and trees so that it felt, smelled and looked (5 senses) like home for many who had come from far overseas . Be careful though- no boisterous behaviour or swings on a Sunday . The bright blue public pool set against a backdrop of green lawn looked particularly inviting given the warm morning (sort of) and we imagined on a hot sunny day it might be just the right place to be but only one brave sole decided it was irresistible and while most wisely headed for a hot coffee Eric decided he was not going to miss this opportunity for a polar plunge. Considered the longest single span chairlift in the World it was a relief and a delight to meet the wild wallabies, pademelons and peacocks on the other side after a short but scenic journey across the gorge. After another short walk we enjoyed the gorgeous vista from the lookout and suspension bridge before a nice downhill trek past the giant Sequoia tree. With the big short finned Tasmanian eels famous for their migration to the Coral sea and back known to be voracious eaters we didn't fancy the swimmers enjoying the muddy waters of the gorge main lake. Extreme sports were the added extra with two local climbers getting ready to abseil down the cliffs of the South Esk as we wandered down the gentle scenic path out of the gorge. We may have neglected to pay the cataract gorge toll like many before us but we did marvel at the construction of the old Kings bridge completely prefabricated in England and sent to bridge the river esk and connect Launceston with the opposite side of the river Tamar. read more

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One of the must see areas in Launceston. There is a generous parking area but it does require a fee. The peacocks in the main area were beautiful and clearly very comfortable around people. We walked to the power plant which was a nice walk without very many people. The power plant has a video running to talk about its history of generating electricity. We loved being the only people there to take in the suspension bridge and views all on our own. It would have been nice to walk back on the other side of the river but the trail was closed due to falling rock. There weren't any signs but we saw comments on All Trails that alerted us to the closure. We walked to the gorge to King's bridge then the zig zag trail next. The walk along the gorge is lovely. In the main area, there is a building you can enter to learn more about the history of the park. We did not do the chair lift because it was pouring rain but that looked like a fun thing to do. read more

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Beautiful, gorgeous, amazing place! You can swim here (large swimming pool available), BBQ or picnic, playground for the kids big and small, you can jog, run, walk and explore. Very close to the city of Launceston, basically walking distance if you are fit and able. At dusk wallabies eat on the grassy lawn near the car park entrance. Plenty of peacocks to admire. The car park costs a small fee 7 days per week after 9am till sometime late afternoon. They have a cafe on site too. I got treated to an amazing breakfast here a few days ago. I highly recommend the scrambled eggs on sourdough bread with beetroot relish! Servings were huge and service very friendly. read more

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Lots of great trails here for all levels of ability - paved and unpaved, uphill and level. Added bonus: The world's longest single cord chairlift is here - giving you beautiful view of the gorge - a must if you are in Launceston on a sunny day! I'd say take the suspension bridge across, then take the chairlift back. The fall colors are great! And if you are quiet on the trails, you might come across some wallabies! Or at least see their furry tails as they flash past you :) read more

The best overall scenery in Australia is in the tiniest corner of the country. I enjoyed hiking the long out-and-back trail to Duck Reach Power Station as well as heading the other way in a loop around to the beautiful King's Bridge. There is a variety of wonderful wildlife to interact with, including peacocks that meow and wallabies awaiting just around the bend. (I came face to face with one unexpectedly. He was most cordial.) There are easy trails for walking and steep trails for hiking. I didn't do the chairlift, but they even have that for some reason. This should be a cornerstone of anyone's visit to Tazzie or a regular stop for locals. read more

We walked from Launceston city to the Gorge and it took us 20 minutes to get there. While it was doable, I would have loved to drive there as the hike around the gorge was tiring. When we got there, there were tourists everywhere, probably got dropped off for a quick hike. We took the chairlift to the other side of the trail, and from it, we could see the suspension bridge, the swimming pool and several walking trails. The Loop around the Gorge was easy to navigate and while we were not the only walkers there, it was beautiful and relaxing. read more

About 20 minutes drive from Launceston airport. Nice views and easy to walk and have a picnic. Beautiful wildlife. There is a chairlift for around $15 pp but is just as beautiful on foot. Takes about 20 mins to walk around. You can do more extensive walks if you wish. They have a water fountain to fill up your water bottle. read more

Cataract Gorge - Cataract G9rge View from the Bridge - Museums Near Me - Launceston, TAS

Spectacular views! Took kids on the chairlift and they loved it, even if I was slightly worried they'd fall out. Must see. read more

A cool place to hang out with friends or walk the trails. Suspension bridges across the gorge and cliffs for climbing or hiking. Nice place to hang out and a free swimming pool on site. Get in the gorge though for a free spa as you swim up the river for rock clambering! read more

As you can see in the title of my review, Cataract Gorge isn't simply a gorge, it is a venue with many facilities.

Home of the longest chairlift in the world. Great pool and playground. Good scenery to take photos of. I liked this park. If I lived in Tasmania I would want to live near this park read more