Australia Franklin River Rafting Project

Trip Highlights

The Franklin River is renowned for its pristine wilderness as well as its world class white-water rafting.

World Expeditions pioneered commercial rafting on the Franklin in 1978 and ever since has contributed to every campaign to protect this magnificent river. Whilst the river environment is close to pristine, in recent years our local guides have spotted isolated outbreaks of noxious weeds, such as blackberry, on the riverbanks.

This project works with Tasmanian Parks and Wildlife to remove these weeds and ensure the integrity of the wilderness values of the Franklin River.

Of course the safest way to travel the river is guided in a white-water raft, so this is both a classic rafting expedition and a positive way to contribute to the care and custodianship for one of the worlds greatest wilderness rivers.

Price Details

Price

From: GBP1550 per person (12 Days)

Price Includes

• 11 breakfasts, 12 lunches and 11 dinners
• rafts and experienced guides
• all rafting and safety equipment
• all equipment for environmental work
• waterproof storage for personal gear
• all group camping equipment including shelter, stoves, catering equipment and foam sleeping mats
• group first aid kit
• transport from Hobart
• an emergency satellite telephone
• wetsuit and paddling jacket hire

Price Excludes

• - airfares to Hobart - accommodation in Hobart - travel insurance - sleeping bag - items of a personal nature, such as laundry and postage - thermarest - alcoholic beverages

Itinerary

DAY 1 Join Hobart, transfer to Collingwood Bridge, commence rafting
DAYS 2/11 Rafting and weed control conservation work
DAY 12 Complete rafting, transfer by sailboat to Strahan, drive to Hobart, trip concludes

Other Info

Accommodation Details

All group camping equipment including shelter, stoves, catering equipment, foam sleeping mats.