Carols by Candlelight 2024

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Carols by Candlelight 2024

Cataract Gorge Reserve - Duck Reach

Visit the site of the first Hydro Electric Power Station in Australia and imagine the challenges faced to create this feat of construction and engineering. Completed in 1895, Duck Reach Power Station provided electricity to the City of Launceston for 40 years. The Duck Reach Power Station is now an Interpretation Centre.

Views from the suspension bridge over the South Esk River.

Walking trails link to the First Basin and Cliff Grounds: First Basin Track. Duck Reach Track. Snake/Reedy Gully Track (map recommended) - steep and uneven terrain.

Car parking is available on Corin Street, West Launceston - steep steps to the suspension bridge.

Latest news:

Iconic Gorge bridge set for overhaul

The City of Launceston will this weekend advertise a tender for the second stage of refurbishment works for the iconic Alexandra suspension bridge at the Cataract Gorge Reserve.

Cataract walk reopens to the public

The City of Launceston this morning reopened the popular Cataract Walk and Trevallyn Steps recreational trails to the public.

Cataract Walk expected to re-open to the public before March

Works to re-open Launceston's popular Cataract Walk recreational trail are progressing well and the City of Launceston expects to re-open the pathway to the public before March.

Location

1-5 Corin Street, West Launceston 7250 View Map

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Facility Snapshot

Features

Conservation Values
Heritage Values
Dogs Not Allowed
Lake or River
Lookout
Parking
Self Guided Walk
Shade Areas
Viewing Deck
Walking Trail Unsealed

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