First Basin Trail
This trail will enable you to discover the First Basin with the chairlift overhead, taking in views of the river, basin lawns, gardens and swimming pool. The loop will be unavailable due to the closure of the bridge.
Distance: 900m loop
Grade: Easy - Flat or gentle incline
Duck Reach Trail
Take the Duck Reach Trail from the First Basin to the historic Duck Reach Power Station. This trail passes the Sentinel Lookout, a place to enjoy the tranquillity of the South Esk River and serenity of the Reserve.
Distance: 2km one way
Grade: Moderate - Sloping incline
Zig Zag Track
A historic trail that links the Kings Bridge to the First Basin, with a series of zig–zags that climb high above the Cataract Gorge Reserve. Popular with runners, this trail has been described as ‘testing the lungs of travellers’, but the views from the track are well worth the effort.
Distance: 1km one way
Grade: Hard - Steep and challenging
Cataract Walk
Linking Kings Bridge to the beautiful Victorian gardens of the historically significant Cataract Gorge Cliff Grounds, this walk runs along the cliff face providing superb views of the dolerite columns and South Esk River.
Distance: 1km one way
Grade: Easy - Flat or gentle incline
Reedy Gully Track & Snake Gully Track
For a greater challenge on your return journey from the Duck Reach Trail, test your hiking skills by heading up the hill on the stairs at the Duck Reach Power Station. The stairs lead to the Reedy Gully and Snake Gully Tracks which link to the Trevallyn Nature Reserve tracks.
Distance: 2km one way
Grade: Hard - Steep and challenging