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	Cataract Gorge - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Cataract Gorge Reserve is one of Launceston and northern Tasmania's premier tourist attractions.
		The chairlift crossing the Gorge is the longest single span chairlift in the world, with the longest span being 308 m (924 ft).
		It broke down in 2001, and several sightseers were stranded 30 metres above the Gorge for several hours, but since then it has been thoroughly overhauled and is still in use today.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Cataract_Gorge (182 words)

	CATARACT GORGE
		Launceston's Cataract Gorge extends from the mouth of the South Esk river at King's Bridge and winds it's way up the river to the Trevallyn hydro electric dam 5 kilometres upstream.
		On the north side of the river is well constructed path that clings to the sheer rock face of the gorge.
		There is also a hiking track on the northern side of the gorge adjacent to the houses of Trevallyn.
	www.touringtasmania.info /cataract_gorge.htm (244 words)

	AustralianNationalParks.com \| Official Website
		Dividing the two areas is the South Esk River and the Gorge can be crossed on the Alexandra Suspension Bridge, or swinging bridge, built in 1895, or on a well formed path established where an original ford crossed the South Esk.
		The Cataract Gorge Reserve abounds with walking trails and lookouts which fully explore the beauty of the area.
		Cataract Gorge Reserve William Collins when he explored the Gorge in 1804, described its natural beauty as unsurpassed in the world.
	www.australiannationalparks.com /tasmania/cataract (3009 words)

	Colorado River Rafting - Cataract Canyon - Canyonlands National Park
		This legendary gorge named Cataract Canyon is buried in the heart of Utah's Canyonlands National Park.
		**Cataract Canyon trip rates include an optional $35 transportation charge for a van shuttle from the takeout at Hite, UT back to Green River, UT. This charge will be deducted from the cost of your trip if you choose to make other arrangements for travel out of Hite.
		Yet Cataract Canyon contains mile after mile of rafting through canyons where you are awe struck, not at whitewater, but the deep multicolored canyons of this section of Canyonlands National Park.
	www.holidayexpeditions.com /expeditions/trips/rafting/cataract/the_trip.php3 (2156 words)

	York Mansions - Local Attractions - Cataract Gorge (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-02)
		The steep dolerite walls of The Gorge contain the rushing water of the South Esk River - approaching the First Basin from the city along the Cataract Walk provides a sense of both nature's power and peace as you watch the river from the lookouts along the path.
		The silence of the moist, ferny Victorian gardens of the Cliff Grounds is broken only by the call of peacocks and the laughter of children as they follow the nature trails.
		In all, the Cataract Gorge and First Basin is a spectacular recreation spot for Launcestonians.
	www.yorkmansions.com.au /Attractions/cataract_gorge.htm (398 words)

	Launceston City Council (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-02)
		Chairman of the Cataract Gorge Reserve Advisory Committee, Alderman Graeme Beams said the Gorge is the perfect venue for the TEVA Cataract Extreme.
		The Gorge course is judged by competitors as one of the best in the world, and it is one of only two locations being considered for the bid.
		The Cataract Gorge Reserve is the most visited tourist site in Launceston and the Launceston City Council is keen to build on the Gorges reputation as not only a super place to visit but also as a venue for national and world class events such as the TEVA Cataract Extreme Race.
	www.launceston.tas.gov.au /whatsnewitem.php?id=2624 (641 words)

	Arts Tasmania - Residencies - Kings Bridge Gorge Cottage
		The Kings Bridge Gorge Cottage residency is located at a site of ecological and cultural significance within one of Tasmania's most iconic locations.
		Cataract Gorge Reserve, covering 192 hectares is an inspiring place for tourists, artists, nature lovers and the local community, with more than 300,000 visiting the reserve each year.
		Accommodation at Kings Bridge Gorge Cottage is used for a variety of reasons and the location host may not always be able to schedule an artist for their preferred residency dates, however they will do their best to accommodate you.
	www.arts.tas.gov.au /grants/program/residencies/gorge_cottage.htm (1174 words)

	Launceston Cataract Gorge, Launceston's number one natural attraction. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-02)
		It is very rare these days in any major city to have a place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and find a place where you can hear the birds singing, But to have a place like this only minutes from the CBD is truly remarkable.
		Launceston's Cataract Gorge offer pure tranquility and is only a short walk from the CBD.
		The track along the gorge takes you to the first basin to a tranquil english garden with Liar birds grazing upon the lawns.
	www.sensationaltasmania.com /gorge.htm (215 words)

	Kayak & Canoe News, Spots, Australia, Northern Tasmania, Launceston, The Cataract Gorge
		The Gorge is not only world famous for its great water, but also for the nature beauty (drawing in heaps of tourists) and is a great swimming spot in summer.
		The Cataract Gorge is also home to one of the longest single span chair lifts in the southern hemisphere.
		The Gorge is really a muti fuctionial centre for Launceston, and is especially for us paddlers, i live 5 Mins away.
	playak.com /article.php?sid=488 (1160 words)

	Tour of Tasmania: Cataract Gorge
		Cataract Gorge Reserve is arguably the best recreational area in the northern city of Launceston, located only 1.6 km (1 mi) from the city centre.
		The chairlift crossing the Gorge is the longest single span one in the world at 308m (924 ft) - a winter view from chairlift is pictured below.
		The Penny Royal Watermill has a working cornmill, and is connected to the Penny Royal Gunpowder Mill by a restored tramline.
	www.tourtasmania.com /ne/gorge.html (140 words)

	Gorge - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		A gorge is a narrow passage between steep mountains or hills.
		Cascadilla Creek Gorge and others around Ithaca, New York, USA
		Columbia River Gorge in the Pacific Northwest section of USA
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Gorge (75 words)

	, Northern Tasmania, Launceston, The Cataract Gorge (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-02)
		The Cataract Gorge as the name suggests is surrounded on both sides by cliffs and hilly country.
		I've been behind my brother when this happened and I saw his boat get launched about 2 ft out of the water, and then it was my turn as the stopper covered the whole river.
		The Cataract Gorge is part of the South Esk catchment system and finishes where it joins the Tamar River.
	playak.com /submit.php?sid=488 (836 words)

	Destination Oz ~ Photographs - Oz Places
		~ With the neighbouring Cliff Grounds, spectacular Cataract Gorge is one of the most visited places in Tasmania.
		There is a suspension bridge across the Gorge built in 1904 and those with a head for heights can cross the gorge in a chairlift, which is believed to have the longest single chairlift span in the world.
		Cataract Gorge is located in the beautiful city of Launceston.
	www.geocities.com /TheTropics/8169/photos.html (530 words)

	Launceston City Council (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-02)
		The Cataract Gorge Reserve is Northern Tasmania's premier tourist attraction.
		The Cataract Gorge is home to the Basin Chairlift which has been operating since 1973.
		Of the overall length of 457 metres, the 308 metre central span is claimed to be the longest single span in the world.
	www.launceston.tas.gov.au /subsector.php?id=1404 (185 words)

	InfoHub Forums - View Single Post - Reminiscences of Australia
		It is best known for the magnificent Cataract Gorge, whose nearly vertical cliffs line the banks of the South Esk River as it flows into the Tamar River.
		Pathways follow both sides of the gorge, and we spent much of the afternoon in admiration of the serene beauty of this gorgeous gorge.
		Near the entrance of Cataract Gorge is Penny Royal World, a re‑creation of a 19th Century village with watermills, windmills, gunpowder mills and boats.
	www.infohub.com /forums/showpost.php?p=8417&postcount=4 (3579 words)

	CATARACT GORGE
		The Cataract Gorge 10 minutes from the Launceston City Centre is a restful haven for locals and visitors with it's daffodil walks that are so popular in the spring time.Peacocks on the lawns and the power of the gorge in flood during the winter,are other attractions.
		The bushland areas above the gorge are a fragile ecosystem protected by the Launceston City Council workforce in conjunction with Conservation Volunteers.
		An amazing fact about Launceston's early history was that the pioneers actually encouraged the growth of flberries in the Gorge area so that weekend ramblers would have something to nibble on.
	www.elaunceston.com /people/launceston/APO3AProducts.htm (267 words)

	examiner.com.au : Raft of support for Gorge (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-02)
		The biggest crowd in Australian rafting history and the nation's most exhilarating rafting course mean Launceston's Cataract Gorge will be seriously considered for the World Rafting Championships in October 2007.
		Australian Rafting Federation president Graham Maifredi, of Queensland, was at the TEVA Cataract Extreme in the Gorge at the weekend.
		Meanwhile, the director of the Cataract Extreme Peter Rand said the event looked set to become a biennial race with the next scheduled for October 2006.
	www.examiner.com.au /print.asp?id=270053 (565 words)

	Discover Launceston \| Cataract Gorge (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-02)
		Cataract Gorge Reserve - a piece of wilderness right in the heart of the City.
		Here natural beauty combines with examples of engineering resourcefulness and community vision to create a place of drama, romance and respite.
		Between the towering dolerite facades you'll find walking and hiking tracks, lookouts, a swimming pool, a suspension bridge, Victorian gardens, peacocks, an interpretation centre, a café and restaurant and for the adventurous the longest single span chairlift in the world.
	www.discoverlaunceston.com /visiting/gorge.html (100 words)

	Rafters Welcomed to the Cataract Gorge
		Organisers would like to welcome all rafters to share the Cataract Gorge for the Teva Cataract Extreme Race on Jan 14, 15 and 16th.
		All rafters are welcome to share the Cataract Gorge for the Teva Cataract Extreme Race on Jan 14, 15 and 16th. It should be an awesome combination of paddle-sport events.
		There is a big BBQ planned on the lawn of the 1st basin on the Saturday night.
	www.canoe.org.au /?page=7026&format= (336 words)

	Tasmania's Temptations Holiday Book
		Experience the variety of life on the river as we cruise past gorgeous riverfront towns, local vineyards and farms, to historical Rosevears and Windermere districts.
		The Cataract Gorge was formed by cataclysmic forces millions of years ago, even the relentless battering of countless flood has had little impact on the sheer cliffs of this incredible ravine.
		The spectacular Cataract Gorge is so peaceful at this time of day, you can hear the sounds of the Gorge as we switch to the unique silent electric drive system.
	www.tastemptations.com.au /book/cgi-bin/browse.cgi?entry_id=21 (567 words)

	truk - trips - australia - cataract gorge, tasmania
		About a 15 minute walk from downtown Launceston is an amazing place called Cataract Gorge.
		There is a lot to do in Cataract Gorge, which is a reserve (Australian for "park") featuring a chairlift over a deep basin of water, swimming pools, gardens, a suspension bridge, and roving peacocks.
		Check out Cataract Gorge, take a chairlift ride over First Basin, and swing out to the suspension bridge, all the time enjoying the scenery of Zig Zag Reserve.
	www.truk.com /trips/sydney/20011230_tasGorge.php (738 words)

	Cataract Gorge, Penguin and Stanley - Wandering at whimsy - BootsnAll Travelogues
		Cataract Gorge, Penguin and Stanley - Wandering at whimsy - BootsnAll Travelogues
		Despite getting up bright and early (or maybe because of it) we were feeling deeply lazy, so we opted for the chairlift option instead of the wander through the gorge.
		Obviously it was going to be a long driving day (they all would, as we only had the a few days to try and cram as much of Taz into the long weekend as we could) but there was plenty for us to see along the way.
	tblogs.bootsnall.com /mary/archives/007963.shtml (442 words)

	Blogger: Email Post to a Friend (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-02)
		I was impressed with the gallery, too, and its permanent collection - although reflections in the space where the masters were hung made some of them difficult to see.
		If you're going to Launceston for the exhibition, do the tourist thing and visit stunning Cataract Gorge and take a look at City Park, which is one of the better public gardens in Australia.
		Pictured from top, left to right: The Art Gallery; a peacock at Cataract Gorge; the suspension bridge over the gorge; a rotunda near The Gorge restaurant; and some flowers in City Park.
	www.blogger.com /email-post.g?blogID=12034234&postID=111623858068057362 (350 words)

	Bridge at Cataract Gorge to remain closed » ABC Tasmania » Local News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-02)
		The Cataract Gorge suspension bridge in northern Tasmania is likely to remain closed until flood waters peak in the Esk River over the next few days.
		The Launceston City Council closed the bridge on Saturday as 1,200 cubic metres of water per second spilled from Trevallyn Dam into the gorge.
		The mayor, Janie Dickenson, says the movement of floodwaters is attracting hundreds of people, but the bridge is only able to cope with about 60 people at a time.
	www.abc.net.au /cgi-bin/common/printfriendly.pl?http://www.abc.net.au/tasmania/news/200402/s1036060.htm (187 words)

	ipedia.com: Canyon Article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-02)
		A canyon, or gorge, is a valley walled by cliffs.
		The word canyon is Spanish in origin; in some parts of the United States, canyons are sometimes called gorges (the British English word) or notches.
		In the southwestern United States, canyons are important archeologically because of the many cliff-dwellings built there, largely by the Ancient Pueblo Peoples.
	www.ipedia.com /canyon.html (334 words)

	Launceston
		The waters of the South Esk River and its many tributaries, which rise in the mountains of North East Tasmania and the Central Plateau, have carved out a huge gorge which runs for 16 kilometres through steep hills and 50 metre high cliffs.
		On one side there are the beautiful Victorian era Cliff Grounds and Tearooms, while on the other there is a swimming pool and playground, as well as a chairlift across the river.
		In flood, the Cataract Gorge is a dramatic sight, with water surging and boiling through the narrow ravine.
	mctassie.netfirms.com /5launceston.htm (203 words)

	Quest Travel - Attractions (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-02)
		Starting in Launceston, enjoy the city's heritage as displayed in some of its classically beautiful parks and gardens, the most famous of which is the Cliff Grounds in the Cataract Gorge Reserve.
		Take a ride on the Lady Fox paddlesteamer cruising the harbour up into the gorge then journey to the Swiss style village of Grindelwald, set in the rolling hills of the Tamar valley.
		Highlights include Cataract Gorge, and the Tassie Devils at the wildlife park.
	www.questtravel.com /attractions?rid=641 (586 words)

	Rock Climbing at the Pinnacles, Mt Cole, Victoria, Australia
		In central Launceston there are 850 routes in Cataract Gorge and further upstream.
		Cataract Gorge: Over 300 routes literally in central Launceston providing crack climbing and some sport climbing on quality dolerite up to 25m high.
		North Esk: 300 routes on 12 cliffs in a spectacular gorge 15 minutes from town on the Ben Lomond road, mostly quality trad climbing with some sport routes.
	www.chockstone.org /Tasmania/Tasmania.htm (1457 words)

	Invertebrata 21a items
		The Cataract Gorge snail Pasmaditta jungermanniae was described from the Cataract Gorge in 1879 by Petterd as Helix jungermanniae.
		Surveys for mossy habitat were conducted in the Cataract Gorge Reserve, Trevallyn State Reserve, Corra Linn and Notley Gorge areas and rated for their quality/lushness.
		Launceston City Council manages Cataract Gorge Reserve and is concerned with weeds, recreation and habitat protection.
	www.qvmag.tas.gov.au /zoology/invertebrata/printarchive/printtext/inv21aitems.html (2456 words)

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