Cataract Gorge Cruise 2:30 pm
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Launceston, Australia
- 50 minutes (approx.)
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Skip the challenge of finding your way from the center of Launceston to Cataract Gorge and enjoy the natural beauty of the Tamar River in the process with this afternoon group boat cruise. Cruise past Launceston’s riverfront and between steep cliffs to journey inside Cataract Gorge aboard an 1890s-styled boat. Learn about the history of the gorge and Launceston as you go from your skipper’s ongoing commentary.
- Enjoy a Cataract Gorge boat cruise from the center of Launceston
- See Cataract Gorge without the need to hike its walking trails
- Enjoy a peaceful cruise thanks to the boat’s silent electric drive
- Learn about the area and its history from the boat's skipper
What's Included
- Live Commentary about the history of the area visted
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.2:30 pm
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 16 reviews
John_A, Mar 2026
Very knowledgeable, friendly and informative guide/skipper. Thanks captain Katie for an awesome experience
Adam_N, Jan 2026
Viator charged us $10 more than if we bought the tickets at the main office in Launceston for seniors so I would like a $10 refund. Also because of falling tides we did not reach the first basin and we were not informed that this could happen .
MarkO_O, Jan 2026
Second time to go on Tamar River drive for me! This time with my best friend all the way from Perth Western Australia, Mr Charles. Good experience for him and lots stories about Tasmania to tell!
Rhonda_P, Dec 2025
A short but relaxing cruise, enabling you to see parts of Cataract Gorge from the water. Staff very friendly.
Robert_T, Nov 2025
Good commentary but boring ride on the 2 rivers and 1 estuary. Probably would not recommend to any family or friends.
Esther_T, Mar 2024
Capt Josh was so enthusiastic about his job he gave us lots of information, history and funny stories about the Tamar River. Enjoyed this experience.
Response from Host, May 2024
Thank you for your review.I will be sure to give Capt. Josh your compliments !
Jodie_B, Feb 2024
This was a lovely relaxing and informative little cruise around the Tamar. The captain was so friendly and welcoming and he had all the answers to our questions.
Response from Host, May 2024
thank you for your lovely comments, glad you enjoyed your cruise
Andrea_A, May 2023
The absolutely beautiful scenery, so serene going through the Gorge. A lovely boat and a very knowledgeable captain.
I found this very relaxing and a nice way to spend an hour on the Tamar.
Response from Host, May 2023
Thank you for you review
Great to see you enjoyed your time with us.
Leanne_W, Jan 2023
Enjoyed cruise and very relaxing 😎 Bit tour information interesting. Went right up past the MarinA the back up Tamar River.
Saw rocks & one face pictured In rocks.
Response from Host, Jan 2023
Thank you for your review. Glad to see you had a good time.
Greg_M, Oct 2022
The size of the rocks at the gorge. Plus that the convince were the ones that put the steel frame’s up on the rock faced by hand.
Response from Host, Oct 2022
Thank you for your review.
Margaret_R, Mar 2022
Great history tour everyone should do this cruise. Also thoroughly relaxing..Thank you we really enjoyed it..
Response from Host, Mar 2022
Thanks for the wonderful review ,pleased you enjoyed the cruise experience
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