We took a 15 minute walk from central Launceston along the banks of the Tamar River into the Cateract Gorge.
The round trip involves a steep bush track high above gorge on one side and a very civilised pathway, originally built in the 1890s, along the cliff face, looking down onto the South Esk River.
The First Basin, on the southern side, has a cafe, swimming pool and an open area surrounded by bushland; it is Launceston’s beach.
In contrast, the shady northern side, named the Cliff Grounds, is a Victorian garden where wilderness is created with ferns and exotic plants.
The round trip involves a steep bush track high above gorge on one side and a very civilised pathway, originally built in the 1890s, along the cliff face, looking down onto the South Esk River.
The First Basin, on the southern side, has a cafe, swimming pool and an open area surrounded by bushland; it is Launceston’s beach.
In contrast, the shady northern side, named the Cliff Grounds, is a Victorian garden where wilderness is created with ferns and exotic plants.
Start of the West Tamar Highway
Confluence of South Esk and North Esk Rivers
Helen, Phil and Heather above the Gorge
Angus, Phil & Lukas (asleep) crossing the First Basin Causeway
Helen, Emma and Luke Bird Spotting?
The First Basin and Suspenson Bridge
Historic Kings Bridge over the South Esk River
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