Cataract Gorge & City Tour
Launceston’s natural wonder and its handsome city in one guided day — the First Basin, chairlift, suspension bridge and peacocks, plus the city highlights.
Cataract Gorge & City Tour
See Launceston’s natural wonder and its handsome city in one guided day. Cataract Gorge sits right by the centre — the First Basin, a chairlift with a famously long single span, a suspension bridge, walking tracks, a swimming pool and free-roaming peacocks — and we pair it with the city’s heritage streets and highlights. Pick-up and the driving are handled. Family-owned since 1974, tailored to your group and quoted per enquiry.
What You’ll See
The First Basin
The green basin at the heart of the Gorge, ringed by walking tracks.
The Chairlift
A chairlift crossing the basin on a famously long single span.
Suspension Bridge
The swaying bridge and riverside paths, with resident peacocks.
City Highlights
Launceston’s Victorian streets and landmarks to round out the day.
Good to Know
- The Gorge is right by the city — nature and heritage in one day
- Private and tailored to your group and interests
- Pick-up from your Launceston accommodation, driving handled
- Check current chairlift operating times and weather
- Want the museums too? See our city tour
Tell us your dates and group. Call 0409 661 342 or enquire online.
Gorge & City Tour — FAQ
What does the Cataract Gorge and city tour include?
A guided day at Cataract Gorge — the First Basin, the long-span chairlift, the suspension bridge, walking tracks and resident peacocks — paired with Launceston’s city highlights, with pick-up and the driving handled. Tailored per enquiry — get in touch.
What is Cataract Gorge?
A dramatic river gorge right beside the city centre, with the First Basin, a chairlift with a very long single span, a suspension bridge, walking tracks, a swimming pool and free-roaming peacocks. See our Cataract Gorge guide.
Do you ride the chairlift?
The Gorge’s chairlift crosses the First Basin on a famously long single span and is a highlight — we can build it in, subject to current operating times and weather. Check current details as they change.
Is it private or a group tour?
We specialise in private and tailored touring built around your group, dates and interests, with pick-up from your accommodation. Tell us your plans and we’ll design the day.
How much does the tour cost?
Because every trip is tailored to your group and inclusions, we quote per enquiry rather than list fixed prices. Tours are enquiry-based — tell us your plans for a quote.
Launceston, Planned Around You
Cataract Gorge in the heart of the city, the Tamar Valley’s cool-climate wine, lavender fields and Ben Lomond — with the driving and bookings handled by the family that’s toured Australia since 1974.
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