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Duck Reach Power Station and Cataract Gorge trail
Launceston, Tasmania
Walk the Duck Reach trail up the South Esk to the ruins of Australia's first hydro-electric power station.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 2 hours
The Duck Reach trail follows the South Esk River gorge from Launceston to an interpretation centre in a heritage power station. The power station was one of the first public hydro schemes in the southern hemisphere. It's a longer, quieter walk than the main Cataract Gorge paths.
Good to know
- Wear proper shoes, there are steps and rocky sections
- Allow a couple of hours return from the car park
- Best time
- Morning
- Open
- All year
- Getting there
- Duck Reach Road, car park near the start of the trail
- Vehicles
- Fine in any car
- Dogs
- Dogs on a lead
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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