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Cataract Gorge, Launceston
WALKING TRACKS
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The
Cataract Gorge is referred to as a piece of 'wilderness' in the city.
The gorge commences at Kings Bridge just 10 or 15 minutes walk from the city
centre. There is vehicle access at various places along the gorge.
Public transport is also available to various locations. If you don't
have your own transport an excellent afternoon out is to take the Trevallyn
bus high in the hills to New World Avenue. The bus trip is a scenic
tour itself! There is about a 2 kilometre walk to Trevallyn Dam,
mostly down hill. The Cable Hang Glider is just near the entrance to
the dam picnic area. There is a track which commences just near the
gates to the dam. The track continues high above the river past
Deadman's Hollow, across Deadman's Knob. Just past Deadman's Knob a
track branches off to the right to Duck Reach. A very scenic walk back
to the first basin. Almost all the walk is down hill!
On
a warm day there are plenty of swimming opportunities along the way .
There are many recreational facilities in the area. See the map.
The Cliff Grounds in Spring. The above image is
included on our
Launceston DVD.
High Definition Sample
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From
left, Toilets including facilities for disabled at the Hoo Hoo Hut. The track descending
to Duck Reach Power Station Museum next to the old intake pipes. TRACK
TIMES
City to
Kings Bridge (entrance to the Gorge) - 15 min
Kings
Bridge to Cliff Grounds - 15 min
Cliff
Grounds to Alexandra Suspension Bridge - 5 min
Alexandra Suspension Bridge to Duck Reach Power Station Museum - 45 min
Duck
Reach Power Station Museum - Deadman's Hallow (Hoo Hoo Hut) - 30 min
Deadman's Hallow to Trevallyn Dam (Cable Hang Glider) - 45 min
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Cable Hang Glider with Trevallyn Lake in the background
Deadman's Hollow or the Third Basin.
Hoo
Hoo Hut next to Deadman's Hollow lookout
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