Get Out In Nature

LAUNCESTON

The Cataract Gorge Reserve on the South Esk River is a unique natural formation just minutes from central Launceston. The Gorge has walking tracks, a swimming pool, the world's longest single-span chairlift, a restaurant, cafe, a suspension bridge and panoramic lookouts with spectacular views. Peacocks and native wildlife add to the experience.

TAMAR VALLEY

The Tamar Island Wetlands is an unique urban wetlands reserve just 10 minutes drive from the heart of Launceston in Tasmania's north. An outstanding interpretation centre offers visitors the opportunity to learn about the great value of the wetlands with an easy, family friendly board walk to Tamar Island.

MOLE CREEK

Listed as one of Tasmania's 60 Great Short Walks, Alum Cliffs is worth a visit and not too far from Westbury. Enjoy a quiet country stroll to a forest lookout perched high above the Mersey River, as it flows beneath the Alum Cliffs. 40-50 minute return walk.

MOLE CREEK

The Marakoopa and King Solomon's caves are only two of the many world famous limestone caves housing some of the most intricate and fabulous cave formations you will see. Their beauty and easy accessibility make visiting these caves an absolute must.

CRADLE MOUNTAIN

Tasmania’s iconic wilderness destination. ​​Cradle Mountain is a place of exceptional natural beauty in the heart of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area (TWWHA). From moss-covered ancient rainforests and deep river gorges to snow-covered mountain peaks, wild alpine moorlands and glacial lakes, the park is revered for its diverse and breath-taking landscapes.

GREAT WESTERN TIERS

Forming part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, this track takes the walker through temperate rainforest of the Great Western Tiers. 5hour return hike.

GREAT WESTERN TIERS

Devil’s Gullett includes a short and easy 20-minute (return) boardwalk walk from the car park to a lookout overhanging this stunning gorge. From the lookout, visitors can see the entire Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair World Heritage Area from side on, Tasmania’s highest point Mt Ossa (1617metre), the Fisher and Mersey river valleys, Walls of Jerusalem and several other major peaks and valleys.

GREAT WESTERN TIERS

These beautiful, multi-level falls are nestled in deep, mossy forest beneath the spectacular Great Western Tiers. ​Water from the plateau flows into the Liffey River. As it rushes downslope it erodes away the softer mudstone, exposing sandstone steps over which the abundant waters tumble.