Swim hole · Free

Cataract Gorge First Basin

Launceston, Tasmania

River gorge 15 min walk from Launceston's centre with a free outdoor pool beside it; basin water is deep and very cold: peacocks and chairlift included.

Type: Swim hole (free)

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Working nearby? Scottsdale is 46km away: farm work in Scottsdale.