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The World’s 100 Best Cable Cars & Mountain Railways

Cataract Gorge Chairlift

Launceston, Australia

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST CABLE CARS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 72 2026
Cataract Gorge Chairlift

Two-seat chairlift running 457 metres over Cataract Gorge from the Rotunda hill end to the carpark and cafe end. Riders look down on the gorge cliffs, river and suspension bridge, then find peacocks, wallabies and a cafe at the far end.

Highlights

  • Alexandra Suspension Bridge
  • Peacocks on the lawn
  • Wallabies and pademelons

Good to know

  • $15 one way, $20 return for adults
  • Queues of 30 minutes in busy periods
  • Single lap bar, no way to stop mid-ride

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