Cataract Gorge Cruises: Scenic Silent Electric Drive into Launceston's Riverfront Precinct
4.6
16 Ratings
Launceston
Experience a scenic and silent electric drive into Launceston's riverfront precinct and cruise through the spectacular Cataract Gorge. Enjoy unobstructed views, comfortable seating, and captivating commentary on the area's history.
Duration:
50 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Cataract Gorge - Includes captivating commentary. Cruise past historical Kings Wharf, Seaport and Launceston’s delightful riverfront precinct. The highlight of the experience is then cruising into Launceston’s spectular Cataract Gorge, as we engage the Lady Launceton’s unique silent electric drive. View the sheer cliffs from the comfortable seats, appreciate the unobstructed views on the multi award winning 1890’s style vessel and enjoy the skippers captivating commentary on the history of this fascinating area.
What's Included
- Engaging live commentary on local history
Additional Information
Cruise past historical Kings Wharf, Seaport and Launceston’s delightful riverfront precinct. The highlight of the experience is then cruising into Launceston’s spectacular Cataract Gorge, as we engage the Lady Launceston’s unique silent electric drive. View the sheer cliffs from the comfortable seats, appreciate the unobstructed views on the multi award winning 1890’s style vessel and enjoy the skippers captivating commentary on the history of this fascinating area.
Location
Tamar River Cruises
Home Point Parade
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(16 Ratings)
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Dee_m
Mar 16, 2024
Great short tour.🙋🏻♀️ - Great Tour, saves your legs…Enjoyed 🙋🏻♀️
Parking was easy & affordable..
Plenty of room on the boat to get some great photos 🙋🏻♀️🤗
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523juliad
Oct 26, 2023
Cruising the Tamar - We took the 50 minute cruise and loved it.
We went early and there was only 6 people of which, we were 4, so it felt like we were on a private tour.
Captain was friendly and informative.
I would like to come back and do one of the longer trips
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Jan_c
May 29, 2023
Our guide Huon was... - Our guide Huon was FANTASTIC...perhaps due to there only being 4 of us. We learnt ALOT about the history of the area and modern Launceston. We also came away with ideas of further places of interest to visit. Really appreciated all this on such a gloomy morning weather wise.
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Ladypls
Apr 9, 2023
Very relaxing and a good way to see the Gorge - Excellent cruise to see the Gorge. Jim is great
Would highly recommend for a short comfy cruise to see Cataract Gorge
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Charles_g
Dec 6, 2022
Excellent visitor experience - It was very cold, very windy and there were few passengers but the cruise went ahead. We enjoyed the guides very knowledgeable commentary and we were amazed by the gorge scenery. An excellent visitor experience at a very reasonable price
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Catherine_a
May 6, 2022
Enjoyable - Tour guide ha excellent knowledge and was very pleasant. Scenery was stunning. We had a very pleasant experience
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Gail_e
Apr 26, 2022
Gorge cruise - Very smooth and calm sailing. Sailing under bridge, getting a very close look at the spans. Huge rocky cliffs.
Excellent commentary.
Would recommend highly.
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Archaeobuff
Feb 28, 2021
Great cruise all to ourselves - We booked the cruise and despite being the only patrons they took us out and thus it was a great cruise with a nice quiet chat with the very amiable guy steering the boat. Lots of stories and great views of the gorge before we tackled it on foot later. It was great to get both perspectives.
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Phillip_p
Dec 11, 2021
Enjoyable boat cruise - The cruise was interesting, Guide was very informative. Made suggestions for other attractions to see while in Launceston, which we are pleased we did.
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Ning
Apr 17, 2021
Relaxing boat trip - Learned a lot about Launceston and the gorge. Quite a relaxing way of wondering about. The king bridge is interesting.
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