Cataract Gorge Reserve is located in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia, where the South Esk River flows through a steep natural basin close to the city centre. Visitors can walk or hike along established tracks wilderness areas, enjoy panoramic lookouts, and swim at the First Basin, relax on open lawns, and enjoy facilities such as cafés, picnic areas, and a chairlift across the gorge. The reserve combines managed gardens and natural bushland, with notable features including a historic pathway along the cliff face, wildlife such as peacocks, and accessible amenities that allow a range of visitors to experience the landscape.