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Zig Zag Track – First Basin Swimming Pool loop from Riverside

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Zig Zag Track – First Basin Swimming Pool loop from Riverside

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Zig Zag Track – First Basin Swimming Pool loop from Riverside

02:24

22.0km

160m

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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Tamar Conservation Area

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Parking

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2.81 km

Zig Zag Track

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Zig Zag Track climbs the southern side of Cataract Gorge Reserve in a series of steady switchbacks, gaining elevation quickly through dry forest. It’s a more challenging option compared to …

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3.82 km

First Basin Swimming Pool

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First Basin Swimming Pool is a public outdoor pool set within Cataract Gorge, nestled along the calm waters of First Basin. Fed by river water and surrounded by lawns and …

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3.91 km

Gorge Scenic Chairlift

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The Gorge Scenic Chairlift at Cataract Gorge Reserve offers an easy way to take in the full scale of the gorge from above. Running since 1972, it spans about 457 …

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4.21 km

Cataract Gorge Suspension Bridge

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According to records, the gorge, discovered in 1804, is one of the region's most important sights.

There are numerous hiking trails, some singletrack, many suitable for strollers. On the side …

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4.47 km

View of Gorge Scenic Chairlift from First Basin Waterfront

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This is a great spot that captures the iconic Gorge Scenic Chairlift spanning the dramatic cliffs of Cataract Gorge. From the waterside at First Basin, the chairlift glides above the …

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4.71 km

Cataract Walk

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The sealed Cataract Walk is the most accessible within Cataract Gorge, linking Kings Bridge to First Basin with elevated views along the cliffs. From there, you can continue on the …

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5.15 km

Viewpoint

7.46 km

View of Riverbend Park

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22.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.0 km

2.52 km

1.07 km

411 m

Surfaces

8.93 km

6.29 km

3.07 km

1.59 km

1.10 km

1.03 km

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Zig Zag Track – First Basin Swimming Pool loop from Riverside

Zig Zag Track

First Basin Swimming Pool

Gorge Scenic Chairlift

Cataract Gorge Suspension Bridge

View of Gorge Scenic Chairlift from First Basin Waterfront

Cataract Walk

View of Riverbend Park

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