Top 4 Waterfall Tours in Launceston

1.50-Minute Cataract Gorge Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 813 reviews · 50 min · from $31Our pick

Spend 50 minutes aboard the Lady Launceston, an 1890s-style vessel, cruising from Kings Wharf and Seaport into Cataract Gorge. Your English-speaking skipper points out local history, folklore, cliffs, and river sights. The boat uses a quiet electric drive inside the gorge, giving you clear views and a calm ride. Meet at the Cruise Terminal Booking Office.

“Really informative, Captain Josh was great and it was a really fantastic cruise. Awesome way to see Cataract Gorge.”

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2.Cataract Gorge Cruise 11:30 am

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 133 reviews · from $32

Spend 50 minutes cruising from Home Point Parade past Kings Wharf, Seaport, and Launceston’s riverfront before entering Cataract Gorge. Lady Launceston uses a quiet electric drive inside the gorge, giving you clear views of the cliffs. Live commentary comes from captains such as Josh, James, and Callum. The 11:30 am departure suits a short Launceston visit.

“The tour was excellent. Our tour guide was very friendly & informative pointing out all the area’s of interest”

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3.Batman Bridge 4 Hour Luncheon Cruise including sailing into the Cataract Gorge

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 108 reviews · from $128

Spend four hours aboard the Tamar Odyssey, cruising from Launceston toward Batman Bridge and into Cataract Gorge. Captain-led commentary covers local history, wildlife, vineyards, and rural life. Morning tea, buffet lunch, Tasmanian cheese, fruit, wine, beer, tea, and coffee are included. The boat is wheelchair accessible.

“We had a wonderful time, the Captain was full of information, the crew were very attentive to our needs and the lunch was delicious, muffins and fruit cake for morning tea, then a wine and beer tasting, followed by lunch which was an assortment of focaccias and subs, the fruit, cheeses and crackers.”

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4.Cataract Gorge Adventure Cruise Open Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 44 reviews · 1 day · from $31

Take a 50-minute cruise from Launceston’s riverfront past Kings Wharf and Seaport, then enter Cataract Gorge aboard the 1890s-style Lady Launceston. The boat’s quiet electric drive gives you clear views of the cliffs while an English-speaking skipper explains local history and folklore. An open ticket lets you choose a departure on your selected day.

“A gentle way to start a Sunday and get a quick overview of some history of the town. Great value that your ticket also unlocks discounts at local cafes and restaurants - highly recommend. Mark was our guide and he was very friendly and professional.”

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