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First Basin Swimming Pool – Sentinel Lookout loop from Launceston

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Tasmania

First Basin Swimming Pool – Sentinel Lookout loop from Launceston

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First Basin Swimming Pool – Sentinel Lookout loop from Launceston

02:56

23.1km

590m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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582 m

Zig Zag Track

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Zig Zag Track climbs the southern side of Cataract Gorge Reserve in a series of steady switchbacks, gaining elevation quickly through dry forest. It’s a more challenging option compared to …

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1.60 km

First Basin Swimming Pool

Highlight • Rest Area

First Basin Swimming Pool is a public outdoor pool set within Cataract Gorge, nestled along the calm waters of First Basin. Fed by river water and surrounded by lawns and …

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1.98 km

Cataract Gorge Suspension Bridge

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According to records, the gorge, discovered in 1804, is one of the region's most important sights.

There are numerous hiking trails, some singletrack, many suitable for strollers. On the side …

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2.99 km

Sentinel Lookout

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Sentinel Lookout sits high above the South Esk River and offers wide views across the rugged valley of Cataract Gorge Reserve. From the viewing platform, you can look down over …

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3.99 km

Duck Reach Power Station and Suspension Bridge

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Old hydro power station building (impressive engineering feat of the early 19th century) fed by water tunnel drilled through mountain behind. Rebuilt access suspension bridge with original suport towers over river.
Restored building includes museum historical information boards. Free entry.

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21.5 km

Gorge Scenic Chairlift

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The Gorge Scenic Chairlift at Cataract Gorge Reserve offers an easy way to take in the full scale of the gorge from above. Running since 1972, it spans about 457 …

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23.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.2 km

6.19 km

5.20 km

1.18 km

300 m

Surfaces

11.5 km

4.96 km

3.65 km

2.28 km

544 m

142 m

Elevation

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Thursday 21 May

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First Basin Swimming Pool – Sentinel Lookout loop from Launceston

Zig Zag Track

First Basin Swimming Pool

Cataract Gorge Suspension Bridge

Sentinel Lookout

Duck Reach Power Station and Suspension Bridge

Gorge Scenic Chairlift

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