The Cataract Gorge Reserve is one of Launceston and northern Tasmania's premier tourist attractions. Launceston City Council, Coat of Arms Launceston City Council, Tasmania Launceston is a small city in the north of Tasmania, Australia, population of approximately 98,000, located at the juncture of the North Esk, South Esk, and Tamar rivers. ... Motto: Ubertas et Fidelitas (Fertility and Faithfulness) Nickname: The Apple Isle Other Australian states and territories Capital Hobart Government Governor Premier Const. ...

The chairlift crossing the Gorge is the longest single span chairlift in the world, with the longest span being 308 m (924 ft). A chairlift in Bad Hofgastein, Austria A chairlift, also known as a fixed-grip chairlift, is a type of aerial lift, which consists of a constantly moving loop of steel cable strung between two end terminals and generally over intermediate towers. ... A gorge is a narrow passage between steep mountains or hills. ...

The chairlift, built in 1972, has a total span of 457 m. 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. 1972 (MCMLXXII) was a leap year starting on Saturday (the link is to a full 1972 calendar). ...

The First Basin on the southern side features a swimming pool, and an open area surrounded by bushland.

A gravel walking track leads to the Alexandra Suspension Bridge, a swinging pedestrian bridge built in 1895. 1895 (MDCCCXCV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Thursday of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar). ...

The shady northern side named the Cliff Grounds, is a Victorian garden where wilderness is complemented with ferns and exotic plants.

Picture of Cataract Gorge taken from the suspension bridge