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Cataract Gorge Campsite

Launceston, TAS
At a glance
CampsiteCamp KitchenSwimmingDrinking WaterToilets

About this campsite

Unique gorge camping a short walk from Launceston city centre

The First Basin campground in Cataract Gorge offers an extraordinary urban-wilderness experience — a dramatic gorge with suspension bridge, swimming pool and free-roaming peacocks just minutes from central Launceston. Ideal for families and travellers exploring northern Tasmania.

What this place offers

Amenities

Drinking Water
Toilets

Activities

Swimming

Facilities

Playground

Other Features

Camp Kitchen
Walking Trails

Location

Cataract Gorge Campsite•Launceston, TAS, 7250

Weather Forecast

via Open-Meteo
TODAY☁️
17° / 4°
💧 4%
WED🌦️
19° / 9°
💧 94%
THU🌦️
17° / 9°
💧 47%
FRI🌦️
16° / 8°
💧 12%
SAT☁️
16° / 8°
💧 16%

Common questions about Cataract Gorge Campsite

Is Cataract Gorge Campsite free to camp at?

Yes. Cataract Gorge Campsite in Launceston, TAS is a free camp, so there is no nightly fee to stay. There is no booking system for it, so plan on first in, best dressed, especially on long weekends. Facilities on site: camp kitchen, playground, walking trails and swimming.

What facilities does Cataract Gorge Campsite have?

Cataract Gorge Campsite has camp kitchen, playground, walking trails, swimming, drinking water and toilets. Facilities at camps change, particularly after a wet season, so check the operator or the managing authority if one of them decides your trip. The list comes from the site record rather than a visit, so treat it as a guide.

Can you book Cataract Gorge Campsite online?

We hold no online booking link for Cataract Gorge Campsite, so it is not bookable through this page. For sites like this, turning up early in the day is the surest way to get a spot, particularly in peak season.

Where is Cataract Gorge Campsite?

Cataract Gorge Campsite sits in Launceston, TAS. The map on this page shows the exact spot, and the coordinates travel straight into your navigation app. Check road conditions before you set out if you are towing, since access tracks can change with the weather.

Facilities at Cataract Gorge Campsite

Facilities recorded for Cataract Gorge Campsite
FacilityOn site
Camp KitchenYes
PlaygroundYes
Walking TrailsYes
SwimmingYes
Drinking WaterYes
ToiletsYes

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