Gorge mouth / Stillwater district

Launceston, Australia

Home to Stillwater restaurant, housed in a renovated 1840s flour mill, and Stillwater Seven boutique accommodation.

Places in Gorge mouth / Stillwater district

Stillwater Housed in a renovated 1840s flour mill at the mouth of Cataract Gorge, with river views and an award-studded menu.
Grain of the Silo, Peppers Silo Peppers Silo's onsite restaurant offering a farm fresh menu.
Stillwater river-view bar A bar at the award-winning restaurant with gorgeous river views.
Mercure Launceston bar A bar at the nearby accommodation option with dining.

Best time to visit: March to May and September to November, for mild weather ideal for walking the free Cataract Gorge trails and enjoying river views.
Getting around: Cataract Gorge Reserve sits within two minutes' drive of central Launceston, with Stillwater and Stillwater Seven at the Gorge's mouth, and Leisure Inn Penny Royal Hotel 10 minutes from the CBD along the Tamar River.
Currency: Australian Dollar (A$)
Language: English. Aboriginal languages are spoken in some communities.
Timezone: AEST (UTC+10, UTC+11 in summer)
Current trends: Cataract Gorge's status as a free natural wonder just two minutes from central Launceston continues to anchor the city's tourism appeal, with Stillwater's award-winning dining in a renovated 1840s flour mill at the Gorge's mouth remaining the city's culinary showpiece, while boutique accommodation like Stillwater Seven, positioned right at the Gorge's edge, and Peppers Silo's farm-fresh Grain of the Silo restaurant reflect Launceston's growing reputation as a food-and-nature weekend destination.

Cataract Gorge Reserve — A unique natural formation with walking tracks, a swimming pool, the world's longest single-span chairlift, and free entry.
Tamar River district — Home to Leisure Inn Penny Royal Hotel and Apartments, adjacent to the Tamar River.