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THE GORGE & CHAIRLIFT

Location Details

GETTING HERE

The Gorge and Chairlift are only 1.5 kms from the city centre with car parks on both the northern and southern side of the Gorge. If you want to walk from your city accommodation, it will take approximately 15-20 mins from the Kings Bridge Gorge Reserve Entry, into the Cliff Grounds along the cataract walk.

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TASMANIA

Launceston

PARKING

PARKING

THERE ARE TWO CARPARKS

WITHIN THE CATARACT RESERVE

BASIN ROAD CARPARK

 

Known as the main carpark for the Gorge

Located at 69 Basin road, West Launceston

Closest access to the Chairlift plus easy access into the reserve. Via an Inclinator if required.

Approximately 200 car spaces – these include :

  • Oversize vehicle spaces

  • Electric car charge facilities

  • Disabled parking

  • Motor bike parking

  • Motor home parking

COST : From $1.00 per hour | $6.00 all day

OPENING HOURS : 7am – 10pm | Locked overnight

CLIFF GROUNDS CARPARK

 

Known as the Maple steps carpark.

Located on Gorge Road, Trevallyn

Provides steep access into the reserve via steps. A reasonable level of fitness is required.

Approximately 19 car spaces :

  • NO Oversize vehicle spaces

  • NO Electric car charge facilities

  • NO Disabled parking

  • NO Motor bike parking

  • NO Motor home parking

COST : No charges apply

OPENING HOURS : All Hours

Find Us

THE CATARACT
GORGE RESERVE

Launceston's own piece of wilderness just 15 minutes walk from the city centre. 

Here you'll find a variety of attractions and activities such as:

  • Inclinator for easy access

  • Walking and hiking trails

  • Panoramic lookouts with spectacular views

  • The world's longest single span chairlift

  • Swimming pool and fresh water basin

  • Playground and lush green grass

  • Restaurant, kiosk, cafe & BBQ facilities

  • Peacocks & native wildlife

  • Picturesque gardens & native bushland

  • Suspension bridge

  • Duck Reach Interpretation Centre

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