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Launceston Cataract Gorge - Twilight, wildlife, local history walking tour.

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Launceston Cataract Gorge - Twilight, wildlife, local history walking tour.
Here's the story, but don't be dissuaded. We booked this far in advance. 5:30 twilight tour. This was our very first day, and we didn't know when sundown was. 5:30, Kings Bridge Bar, and no guide. I phoned. Left a message. Phoned again. Sunday afternoon before Christmas. Should I expect a call back? Wow, tour operator John did call back. An email advising us of a time error had been sent that we hadn't yet received. The tour really began at 7:30. OK. We then re-thought. We'd been on planes since 3:00 pm Friday, including just having gotten off of a 17-hour flight followed by a smaller one. I called back. John was sincerely apologetic, and moved our tour to the next night. This actually worked out because we were exhausted and our Tuesday morning activity didn't begin until 11:00 am so the late night tour was OK. Next day, John was waiting for us at King's Bridge Bar. He had a gift of chocolates to help say he was sorry. Yum. Prepare yourself, this tour is 3+ hours. Wear comfortable walking shoes, dress in layers. Temps drop. John is very informative, and brings a small dolly that be pulls. It contains the snacks, and well as historic photos that he uses to illustrate changes over the years. The gorge is scenic, as well as historical. The walk is mostly paved, that is, sealed. Near the middle (about an hour) we arrived at a closed restaurant where John left his dolly and showed us pademelons, birds, opossums, and other creatures. We went over Alexandra bridge (be careful not to sway) and at the halfway point there were toilets. There are also toilets at the closed restaurant. We ate outside at tables on a scenic overlook. The food that John brought was SO good. Fresh local raspberries, green grapes, and strawberries. Assorted cheeses and crackers and a variety of juices. He asks ahead what you'd like to drink We chose soft drinks. The orange juice is unsweetened and does not resemble orange juice. We devoured every scrap. Nuts, too. Opossums entertained us in the trees close to us. John is a great host, and lugs a lot of stuff around for the tourists' comfort. To help make up for the initial time glitch issue, he offered us a free tour of the hydro-electric station, which he didn't have time for, but John was sincerely apologetic. We had a very good time. The walkways were not crowded with other people. It was easy to move about. There is a pedicab pictured in the promo pic, but it's not used. The chairlifts close at 6:00 pm, so you won't be riding on those on the Twilight Tour, either so just keep that in mind. It's all walking, but at your pace. There are many opportunities to photograph the local creatures. John does a great job, and with a genuine smile.
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An infrared camera is used streaming video of native wildlife to iPads at the table.
Snacks
Shy Native Wildlife - sometimes they are a bit camera shy and don't come out as expected.

Departure Point

174 Paterson St, Launceston TAS 7250, Australia

Departure Time

5:00 PM

Return Details

Returns to original departure point
  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
  • OPERATED BY Discover Tasmania Tours

All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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What is the policy on sanitization during Launceston Cataract Gorge - Twilight, wildlife, local history walking tour.?
A:The policies on sanitization are:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
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What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Launceston Cataract Gorge - Twilight, wildlife, local history walking tour.?
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  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
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What is the maximum group size during Launceston Cataract Gorge - Twilight, wildlife, local history walking tour.?
A:This activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers.

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Informative & enjoyable
Kate_C
, Apr 2021
This walking tour was a really excellent experience. John made us feel really welcome and had so much local knowledge to share, absolutely fascinating. The pace of the tour was perfect, and the stop for a light dinner & a drink in the heart of the Gorge was a nice touch.
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Hi Kate and thanks for posting a nice review. It was an absolute pleasure and delight to share some highlights of the Gorge with you all.
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Surprising and impressive.
Kerrie_E
, Apr 2021
Very informative, well paced and great scenery. John really knew his stuff with a few quizzes to keep things interesting. Plenty of wildlife at dusk as well.
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icon Response from Host , Apr 2021
Thanks so much for your kind review and I hope to see you return to Tasmania soon to explore much more of this wonderful island. Wishing you the best of health and safest of travels.
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interesting walk
Pauline_D
, Nov 2020
Had a great night walking up to the Launceston gorge, John is an absolute fountain of local knowledge
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icon Response from Host , Dec 2020
Thanks Pauline and Phil for allowing me to share some history and stories of the Gorge and its beginnings. A full moon and a still night; it doesn't get much better. Good heath and safe travels to you both.
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Happy New Year
sharynkemp
, Jan 2020
Took our grand kiddies on this tour on New Year’s Eve and it was excellent. John is a gracious and knowledgeable host and catered for all of us perfectly, highlight of our trip. Thank you
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icon Response from Host , Jan 2020
Thanks so much for your kind review and I wish you good health and safe travels doing 2020 and beyond. It was pleasure so share this icon attraction with you and especially after dark with the native animals.
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Excellent tour
stephaniesawpl
, Dec 2019
John is a wonderful tour guide, so knowledgeable and clearly passionate about Tasmania. He even offered us a ride back to our hotel. Would definitely recommend!
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icon Response from Host , Dec 2019
It was a pleasure showing you all around this fantastic icon just minutes from the city centre. Wishing you good health and safe travels.
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