Cataract Gorge Reserve
74-90 Basin Rd, West Launceston TAS 7250, Australia

Cataract Gorge Reserve is an attraction in West Launceston, Tasmania, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 8,704 visitor reviews. It ranks #1 of 3 landmarks in West Launceston.
Cataract Gorge Reserve at a glance
- Category
- Attractions
- State
- Tasmania
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5
- Reviews
- 8,704
- West Launceston rank
- #1 of 3
- National rank
- #43 of 489
About Cataract Gorge Reserve
Located in West Launceston, Tasmania, Cataract Gorge Reserve is catalogued as an attraction — one of 140 attractions tracked across Australia. Among West Launceston's landmarks it currently ranks #1 by visitor review volume, placing it among the city's most visited attractions.
Visitors rate Cataract Gorge Reserve 4.7 out of 5 across 8,704 reviews — an exceptional rating that puts it in the top tier of Australian landmarks. Within the attractions category nationally it ranks #6 by review volume. Ratings on this site come from Google Maps visitor data and are refreshed periodically, so the figure above reflects recent visitor experience rather than a one-off snapshot.
On the national stage, Cataract Gorge Reserve ranks #43 of 489 Australian landmarks by review volume — the top 9%, putting it well ahead of most Australian landmarks for visitor attention. Within Tasmania it sits at #2 of 25, and within the attractions category it holds #6 of 140 Australia-wide. Its 4.7 rating runs above the attractions average of 4.51, right in line with what visitors expect of this type of attraction.
Cataract Gorge Reserve is located at 74-90 Basin Rd, West Launceston TAS 7250, Australia. The official website, linked above, is the best source for current opening hours and any entry requirements. Use the directions link for navigation, and the nearby and similar landmark lists below to fill out the rest of your time in West Launceston. For the wider context, the West Launceston city page ranks all 3 local landmarks side by side, and the Attractions category page compares Cataract Gorge Reserve with similar attractions across Australia.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Cataract Gorge Reserve worth visiting?
- Cataract Gorge Reserve is an attraction in West Launceston, Tasmania, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 8,704 visitor reviews. It ranks #1 of 3 landmarks in West Launceston.
- Where is Cataract Gorge Reserve?
- Cataract Gorge Reserve is located at 74-90 Basin Rd, West Launceston TAS 7250, Australia.
- What type of landmark is Cataract Gorge Reserve?
- Cataract Gorge Reserve is categorised as attraction. You can explore more attractions across Australia on Landmarks Australia.
- How highly is Cataract Gorge Reserve rated?
- Cataract Gorge Reserve holds a 4.7 out of 5 rating from 8,704 visitor reviews — placing it among the highest-rated landmarks in Australia.
- How popular is Cataract Gorge Reserve?
- By visitor review volume, Cataract Gorge Reserve ranks #43 of 489 landmarks in Australia (top 9%), #2 of 25 in Tasmania, and #1 of 3 in West Launceston.
- How does Cataract Gorge Reserve compare to other attractions?
- Among 140 attractions catalogued across Australia, Cataract Gorge Reserve ranks #6 by review volume, and its 4.7 rating beats the category average of 4.51.
- What landmarks are near Cataract Gorge Reserve?
- The closest landmarks to Cataract Gorge Reserve are Gorge Scenic Chairlift (149 m away), Zig Zag Reserve (720 m away), Penny Royal Adventures (852 m away). All six nearest landmarks are listed in the distance table below.
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Rankings based on visitor ratings and review counts. Last updated October 2026.

