Top Walks in Tasmania by Melanie Ball

Author:Melanie Ball
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: ebook
Publisher: Hardie Grant Travel
Published: 2018-09-21T16:00:00+00:00

LAUNCESTON REGION

34 CATARACT GORGE

Over time, the South Esk River has fashioned many holes in the floor of Cataract Gorge, where it forms eddies and little rapids

Venture beyond the lawns and screeching peacocks and discover the bigger picture of a Launceston landmark.

Walk: 9km loop

Time required: 3–4 hours

Best time: Mild, sunny day year-round

Grade: Easy–moderate (there are several steep and stepped sections)

Environment: Dolerite gorge, river, eucalypt forest, historic power station

Best map: This one

Toilets: Toilets in First Basin picnic area

Food: The First Basin kiosk sells fried foods, snacks, ice creams and drinks. Meals, Devonshire teas and drinks are available from the Gorge Restaurant and Gorge Kiosk, in the Cliff Grounds on the opposite side of the gorge at the base of the chairlift. There are free barbecues in the lawn area so bring the makings of a feast to cook up after your walk.

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