Cataract Gorge Cruise 10:30 am
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Launceston, Australia
- 50 minutes (approx.)
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Start your day with a leisurely cruise along Tasmania’s South Esk River. Board your wheelchair and stroller accessible boat and sail past King’s Wharf and Seaport to reach the beautiful Cataract Gorge. Listen to engaging commentary about the history of the area and Tasmania from your skipper while you sail.
- Take a morning cruise from Launceston to Cataract Gorge
- Discover the history of the area with onboard commentary
- Cruise past King’s Wharf, Seaport, and the riverfront
- Boat is accessible by wheelchairs and strollers
What's Included
- Live Commentary about the history of the areas visited
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Tamar River CruisesHome Point Parade, Launceston TAS 7250, Australia
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours.10:30 am
Itinerary
Cataract Gorge (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 48 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.6
based on 38 reviews
Allan_P, Feb 2026
Very good from the moment we boarded with an enthusiastic younger 'captain' who had not been in the job for that long BUT he was very informed & volunteered all sorts of great facts. Beautiful day: taken to the 3 rivers including The Gorge area (fascinating history). Took about 50 minutes: timing spot on for this type of cruise: we went on the 10.30am which was not packed: they have these hourly. Great value for money and again another super Viator outing on our travels. Well worth the time & money whilst you are in Launceston. We rate this highly
Christine_h, Nov 2025
Learn about the history on the Tamar and Esk rivers as well as enjoy the ambience of Cataract Gorge.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Hi Christine .
Our cataract gorge and esk rivers are full of history and scenery .
Thank you for your appreciation.
Captain Alfred
Darren_T, Nov 2025
My wife and I thought this was well organised, and well executed.
Very informative and friendly Captain 👨✈️ who will even rescue a hat overboard.
Worth every dollar.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Hi Darren I’m pleased you enjoyed your cruise and found it worth every dollar .
Julie_B, Sep 2025
An informative and interesting trip on the Tamara River and up Cataract Gorge. Commentary was great.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you for your review. Glad you enjoyed your time on the river
michellefrances, Apr 2025
I found it very Interesting coming from Hobart. The rise and fall of the tide blew us away. The Harry O May that came to Hobart when the bridge went down. Wonder what happen to her after she finished the Bruny Island crossing.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
There is some very interesting history here in Tasmania and specificly on the Tamar River and Launceston region..
thank you for your review.
Annette_H, Feb 2025
Very relaxing. Easy Access. Great photo opportunities. Very educational. Very informative of other activities in the area. Is only short but still worthwhile.
Kirsten_J, Feb 2025
It gives you a good look up and down the river and takes you into the first part of the. Cataract Gorge (note to get to the main part you have to either drive or walk in) - so worth it, we almost made the mistake of not driving over … the First Basin is by far the spectacular part of the gorge.
Commentary on the tour was informative and interesting - with some humor injected. Good way to spend 50 mins - especially on a sunny day!
Srujana_J, Jan 2025
I booked cruise tickets using Viator. The app was fast & easy to use and the details of the event, location and ticket collection were accurate.
Noreen, Nov 2024
Scenery is quite beautiful, knowledge staff, interesting history. The water is a beautiful green color form the dolomite cliffs, worth seeing.
Response from Host, Nov 2024
thank you for reviewing your experience.
we are happy to see such lovely feedback
simone_s, Oct 2024
Wheelchair accessible, staff were very helpful. We had a great time and saw the gorge from a different perspective.
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Thank you for reviewing your experience.
I will pass on your kind words to the team
Jeanette_A, Sep 2024
Relaxing way to admire the Cataract Gorge. Interesting commentary added to the experience. Would recommend it
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Thank you for your kind words and taking the time to review.
Lisa_S, Sep 2024
Unfortunately we paid for a cataract gorge cruise and we never went there. We just did a cruise up and down the river.
We understand it was due to inclement weather, however there was no correspondence from the tour operator to advise us of this.
We found out after the cruise started.
We wouldn't have paid 80 dollars for the experience we had
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Unfortunately due to severe flooding in Launceston, we rarely, yet occasionally are unable to venture the full length of the Gorge opening. However, we don't cancel our operation as we believe seeing her in flood is spectacular also
Chris_S, May 2024
Your booking arrangements spoiled the whole experience.
Australian experiences should be priced and offered in $A
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Thank you for taking the time to review.
Although your rating is to do with Viator(the company you booked through) not the cruise experience itself.
phillip_d, May 2024
Such a beautiful experience and staff were very helpfu.l and pleasant.only downfall was the arctic weather, should have packed some thermals.
Response from Host, May 2024
Thank you for your review.
Yes it does get brutally cold, must not forget thermals next venture down !
Glad you enjoyed your cruise
Michele_K, Mar 2024
The gorge was beautiful and worth seeing. It’s only a short trip as the part of the gorge that can be accessed by boat isn’t very long. We went back to walk further into the gorge which is well worth doing
Response from Host, May 2024
thank you for reviewing your trip.
You are correct! There are 3 sections to the Catarct Gorge, we venture up where they discovered the catarct Gorge, the other two sections are only accessible via walking trails.
Michelle_O, Feb 2024
Cataract gorge is so beautiful. Very peaceful. Jarod was a great host, he had loads of information. It was a short trip but lovely. Glad we did it.
Response from Host, May 2024
Thank you for the review.
I will pass on compliments to Capt. Jarrod
Nola_D, Sep 2023
Apart from the amazing scenery the Captain Huon was informative and a genuinely a lovely man. Engaged well with the kids on board and threw in a few jokes here and there. Great experience and good value for money
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Thank you for your review.
Will pass on compliments to Captain Huon!
sandy_h, Sep 2023
This cruise up into the gorge was very pleasant. The captain Huon, was engaging and happy and provided us with a relaxing time and an informative commentary.
Response from Host, Sep 2023
thank you for your review.
will pass on your kind words to Huon
Robyn_A, May 2023
Easily accessible, knowledgeable skipper and beautiful scenery, fun hour, I would recommend for anybody very delightful
Response from Host, May 2023
Thank you for your review.
Will pass on compliments to your skipper
Benedetto_C, Feb 2023
Commentary was good. Very friendly. This was very well run. Good value. Would recommend this to my friends.
Response from Host, Feb 2023
Thank you for your review. Will pass on compliments to the crew
Paul_B, Apr 2022
Excellent tour with very friendly and knowledgeable guide. You learn the history of the area and encouraged to ask as many questions as you want
Response from Host, Apr 2022
Thanks for the wonderful review ,pleased you enjoyed the cruise experience
SUSANB_A, Mar 2022
The enormous tide lines on the Facia of the gorge rocks and the work it must have taken to build the walking track
Response from Host, Mar 2022
Thanks for the wonderful review ,pleased you enjoyed the cruise experience
Jennifer_W, May 2021
A very informative short 50 min tour the guide LYN was brilliant in his knowledge of Launceston and its history, good start to understand back ground into Launceston and the Gorge.
Response from Host, May 2021
Thanks for the wonderful review ,pleased you enjoyed the cruise experience
Deb_L, Nov 2020
A wonderful experience. Great to learn the history of the area. Chris our captain was friendly, informative and knowledgeable.
Response from Host, Mar 2021
Thanks for the wonderful review ,pleased you enjoyed the cruise experience
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