Cataract Gorge Launceston Tasmania Australia
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Launceston's own piece of wilderness at Cataract Gorge is just 15 minutes walk from the city centre or 5 minutes by car
Here you'll find walking and hiking trails, the world's longest single span chairlift, swimming pool, restaurant, kiosk, cafe peacocks and wildlife, beautiful gardens, suspension bridge. The suspension bridge is amazing with a great view straight up the valley awaiting you.
Cataract Gorge has been the top Launceston attraction for what seems like forever. I first visited the Gorge as a school kid some 20+ years ago. I had fond memories of the Cataract Gorge chairlift and was glad to return to experience it again
The Cataract Gorge chairlift is the longest single span chairlift in the world. Now that something to put on your travel bucket list. Launceston Australia is a great town to visit. You will find plenty of things to do in Launceston.
The city of Launceston may not be huge but a fun place to visit for the whole family.
Cataract Gorge Reserve Launceston, Tasmania Vlog
Gorge Reserve Launceston, Tasmania Vlog
Cataract Gorge Launceston Tasmania
Launceston Cataract Gorge & First Basin
Launceston's own piece of wilderness just 15 minutes walk from the city centre.
Here you'll find walking and hiking trails, the world's longest single span chairlift, swimming pool, restaurant, kiosk, cafe peacocks and wildlife, beautiful gardens, suspension bridge, inclinator for easy access, Interpretation Centre and panoramic lookouts with spectacular views.
First Basin Chairlift
n 1972, a magnificent chairlift was built spanning the huge natural basin often filled by the surging waters of the South Esk River.
The chairlift covers some 457 metres, with terminal buildings at the First Basin (West Launceston) end and idling station at the Cliff Grounds side (Trevallyn).
The central span of 308 metres is believed to be the longest single chairlift span in the world.
Seating includes a safety bar which can be operated by either the passenger or attendant.
The slow speed of the chairlift enables passengers to appreciate fully and photograph the spectacular views of this ancient rock gorge..
Cataract Gorge & First Basin History
The earliest recorded visit to this area was made by settler William Collins in 1804 when exploring the Port in the ship Lady Nelson. He was particularly impressed by the South Esk and its cataract and wrote, Upon approaching the entrance I observed a large fall of water over rocks, nearly a quarter of a mile up a straight gully between perpendicular rocks about 150 ft high.
The beauty of the scene is probably not surpassed in the world. For the early development of this resort we are indebted to a private organization call The Launceston City and Suburbs Improvement Association, formed in December 1899. This body undertook to construct an access along the Cataract Gorge, which took eight years to complete. In 1940, a suspension bridge was constructed across the South Esk River at the head of the First Basin to connect the two sides of the River area.
Further up the River, at Duck Reach , a turbine-driven power station was constructed by the Council and it is understood that Launceston had the distinction of being the first City south of the Equator to be lit by electricity, generated by water power. On the 10th December, 1895, electricity was officially switched on.
Apart from the magnificent vistas along the cataract there are the very enjoyable developed areas in the vicinity of the Cliff Grounds Restaurant and the First Basin swimming pool. There is an extremely interesting variety of natural flora totalling more than 70 species native to the area which is also inhabited by many different species of native fauna and approximately seventy different species of birds have been seen in the Gorge including nine species endemic to Tasmania.
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Cataract Gorge Reserve,Launceston,Tasmania
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Cataract Gorge Reserve - Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
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- Peacock in Cataract Gorge Reserve by Grizzly from a blog titled In search of the Tasmanian Devil
- Cataract Gorge Reserve by Pauleddy from a blog titled Launceston
Cataract Gorge Scenic Chairlift - Launceston Tasmania
Come ride with me ! (a fairly long ride)
The magnificent chairlift was built in 1972 spanning the huge natural basin often filled by the surging waters of the South Esk River.
The chairlift covers some 457 metres, with terminal buildings at the First Basin (West Launceston) end and idling station at the Cliff Grounds side (Trevallyn). The central span of 308 metres is believed to be the longest single chairlift span in the world.
Cost : $12 one way or $15 return (strongly recommended) ......
This is an unedited and uncut ride on the Gorge Scenic Chairlift from one end to the other....
Hope you will enjoy the scenic trip.
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Cataract Gorge Reserve, Launceston - Tasmania, Australia
Tasmania Day 1 with Mina Cataract Gorge Reserve & NYE in Launceston 2019！
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Alexandra Suspension Bridge
Good views
The bridge is the main focus point of the gorge, so it gets quite busy with people. But you can still find opportunity to take photos in either direction. The views from the bridge are great. ---- TimT941
Review Cataract Gorge Launceston, Tasmania
The scenic chairlift in the Catract Gorge, Launceston, Tasmania was built in 1972. It is the longest single chairlift span in the world with a span of 308 meters. Launceston's own peace of wilderness is easily accesible, it is just a 15 minutes walk from the city centre.You can further explore the gorgeous Cataract Gorge by foot as there are plenty of tracks.
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TAS Day1 來看看我們今天做了什麼？ランセストンで宇宙旅行気分？ Launceston/Pod inn/Penny Royal Adventures/Cataract Gorge Reserve
塔斯馬尼亞旅遊 Day1
今天行程比較趕，早上搭飛機從墨爾本出發郎塞斯頓，中午才到達塔斯。主要是租了車、到Pod inn膠囊旅館check in、走了附近的Penny Royal Adventures跟激流峽谷(Cataract Gorge Reserve)。
激流峽谷有兩個方式可以進入，一個是直接開往Main entrance，下車步行兩分鐘就可以到達峽谷;另一個給喜歡登山健行得朋友，可以把車停在「國王大橋」附近，那邊有兩條步道可以通往峽谷「Cataract Walk」難度低、坡度緩、河景美＆「Zig-Zag Track」難度高、坡度陡、山景多。
還有Pad inn的膠囊旅館真的滿厲害的感覺，一個私人的太空艙設計的房間很有科技感！！
大家一起來瞧瞧我們今天做了什麼吧！
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Cataract Gorge, Suspension Bridges & Duck Reach Power Station Museum, Launceston, Tasmania
Cataract Gorge is just 1.5km from the city centre of Launceston, Tasmania. Alexandra Suspension Bridge, Duck Reach Power Station Interpretation Centre & Suspension Bridge, Scenic Chairlift and The Inclinator are some of the features. A great destination!
Cataract Gorge, Launceston, Tasmania
A beautiful 2 hour walk up the gorge which is in the heart of Tasmania's second largest city.
The gorge is situated on the South Esk River not far from Launceston's CBD. It is about 19m deep.
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LAUNCESTON | TravelingTwo Tasmania | CATARACT GORGE | Study Abroad Australia
This week we went to Tasmania! We visited the town of Launceston and the Cataract Gorge. We flew from Melbourne to Launceston, which was a quick and easy flight. If you plan well ahead of time, it can very cheap to fly there. We took a hotel shuttle from the airport, as there was little public transport and no Uber. Our hotel (called Hotel Launceston / The Mecure Launceston) was in easy walking distance to the city. There were a few shopping areas in the city and lots of cute cafes! There was also a beautiful park right across the street from our hotel, highly recommend stopping by (called the City Park). The next day we walked to the Cataract Gorge, about a 30 min walk, but very enjoyable and easy. We crossed Kings Bridge and walked on the right side (the easy path) on the way there. Once we got to the main areas, there was an abundance of wildlife and beautiful nature. We had lunch at the Basin Cafe, which was good and had a nice view. We walked back on the other side of the Gorge, which had many stairs but was not too difficult. Overall it was a great day, and there was quite a bit to do there!
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