CATARACT GORGE

Cataract Gorge is on the leafy fringe of Launceston’s city centre. Launceston is Tasmania’s second largest city, with direct flights available from most major Australian cities. If arriving on the Spirit of Tasmania ferry, you’ll find Launceston just over an hour’s drive south-east of Devonport.   

Access Cataract Gorge at 74-90 Basin Rd, West Launceston. Parking is available onsite. Taxis and Uber rides are readily available from the Launceston city centre.

If walking from Launceston CBD, approach via Paterson St and Kings Bridge before choosing one of the walking trails weaving into the forested reserve. 

From December to April, the free Tiger Bus Cataract Gorge Run service takes visitors to the gorge, leaving from the Northern Inveresk Car Park and passing through Launceston’s city centre, with a couple of stops en route, including City Stop T1 on St John Street (opposite St Andrew’s Church). Tiger Bus services are conducted in wheelchair-accessible vehicles.

Dog guides are welcome in the reserve, although they are unable to access the chairlift. The chairlift can accommodate most abilities and staff are available on-site to discuss specific requirements. The reserve’s inclinator has wheelchair access and carries up to eight people, transporting visitors from the main entrance near the carpark to the lawn area below.

The Gorge Restaurant offers an online version of their menu available for download from their website.  

The gorge reserve is open 24 hours a day and entry is free.