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Length: 6.7km
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Duration: 1.5hrs
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Grade: 3
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Style: Return
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Start: Basin Carpark
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End: Basin Carpark
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Location: Cataract Gorge Reserve
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Closest Town: West Launceston
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Distance from CBD: 199km
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State: TAS
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Latitude: -41.446185
Longitude: 147.122614
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2WD Access
Public Transport
Speed Bumps
Large Car Park
Accessible Toilet
Drinking Water
Untreated Water
Picnic Shelter
Picnic Table
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2WD Access
4WD Access
Public Transport
Bitumen Road
Gravel Road
Steep Road
Winding Road
Speed Bumps
Vehicle Ford
Entry Fee
Large Car Park
Small Car Park
Accessible Parking
Accessible Toilet
Public Toilets
Drinking Water
Untreated Water
Picnic Shelter
Picnic Table
BBQ Facilities
Campfire Pit
Camping Area
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Gravel Path
Goldfields & Mining
Waterfalls & Lakes
Historic Lighthouse
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Concrete Path
Timber Boardwalk
Gravel Path
Sandy Trail
Rough Trail
Undefined Trail
Prams & Strollers
Manual Wheelchair
Motorised Wheelchair
Bicycle Trail
Mountain Bike Trail
Historic Rail Trail
Dog Friendly
Urban Walk
Coast & Beach
Historic Lighthouse
Waterfalls & Lakes
Rainforest Walk
Goldfields & Mining
Heritage Walk
Aboriginal Art
Alpine Region
Alpine Huts
Exposed Ledges
Rock Scrambling
Steep Terrain
Bush Bashing
River Crossings
Scenic Viewpoints
Well Marked
Drinking Water
Untreated Water
Fishing Spots
Swimming Spots
Overnight Campsites
Trail Running
Horse Riding
Duck Reach and Kings Bridge is a 6.7km, grade 3 Return hike located in Cataract Gorge Reserve Tasmania. The hike should take approximately 1.5hrs to complete.
Summary
Follow the South Esk River from Launcestons famous Cataract Gorge to the historic Duck Reach power station. This walk will generally suit groups with children.
Highlights
Work on the Duck Reach Power Station began in 1855 but it wasn’t until 1895 that the turbines began to power the new electric streetlights.
The station was destroyed by floods in 1929 and rebuilt the following year. It continued to operate until 1956. Today an interpretation centre provides a history of the station.
Region
Launceston Tamar and the North
Getting there
Park in Basin Road, West Launceston. Then follow the path into the Cataract Gorge grounds where youll find the Great Short Walks sign. Alternatively, you can walk to the Gorge from the Kings Bridge (near the Penny Royal complex) and join the Duck Reach track at the suspension bridge in the Gorge grounds. Allow 20 minutes to walk to the Duck Reach track from Kings Bridge.
Tips
Toilets, picnic facilities, kiosk, drinking water, swimming pool and change rooms in the Cataract Gorge ground.
There are some short uphill sections and approximately 190 steps each way. (The walk can be done one way if you arrange to have a car collect you from the track exit at Corin Street, above Duck Reach.)
Supervise children, hazardous cliffs, unprotected track edges, flowing waters.
Pets, bicycles and skateboards are not permitted.
Max elevation: 99 m
Min elevation: 17 m
Total climbing: 432 m
Total descent: -433 m
For more information about this hiking trail please visit Parks and Wildlife Service Tasmania
