The Franklin River Tasmania

Explote the World Heritage Site of the Franklin River. This is nature at its best.

This 10 day rafting adventure takes you the full navigable length of the Franklin River, deep in the heart of Tasmania's Wilderness World Heritage Area.

Our journey includes a day's walk to the imposing Frenchman's Cap, the monarch of the south west, as well as rafting through one of Tasmania's most spectacular gorges. Unpredictable river levels on the Franklin, mean our trip will always be an adventure -- it is possible to encounter both very low levels and floods within days of each other.

Whatever the level, rafts offer the best way to explore this unique wilderness.

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Itinerary / Highlights

Day 1
Arrive in Hobart and transfer to your Hotel to relax.
Not Included: Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner

Day 2
A gorgeous scenic drive to the river. We set up the rafts and have a thorough safety and paddle briefing before camping at the confluence of the Collingwood and Franklin Rivers.
Included: All meals

Day 3
Our first day on the river we traverse the Aesthesia Ravine, the first of the Franklin's gorges, taking on log jam and Nasty Notch before camping at Irenabyss or chasm of peace, our camp for the next 2 nights.
Included: All meals

Day 4
A gorgeous walk up Frenchman's Cap. Lots of lower level walks as well if the weather is poor.
Included: All meals

Day 5
Plenty of action today. Dozens of rapids. We camp beneath Sassafras and Myrtle trees and enjoy a great swimming hole.
Included: All meals

Day 6
Today we see the Great Ravine, one of Tasmania's deepest Gorges and tackle Side Slip Rapid, before portaging at least part of The Churn. Our camp in Serenity Sound is deep within this stunning ravine.
Included: All Meals

Day 7
Today sees us running Coruscades, one of the longest rapids on the river. We portage Thunderush, then back on the water to tackle The Cauldron. Tonight's camp is at Rafter's Basin.
Included: All Meals

Day 8
We run Propsting Gorge and get further supplies from Mt McCall Track before continuing through Trojans Rapids, Rock Island Bend and Pig Trough. Next up we have Newland's Cascades... you will love it!
Included: All Meals

Day 9
We enter the limestone country of the lower reaches. Tranquil pools are broken by the occasional large rapid. Little Falls is a great spot for photos. And if we are lucky tonight, the chance to see the local platypus!
Included: All Meals

Day 10
Today we visit limestone caves which sheltered Tasmanian Aborigines 14,000 years ago. And later on we tackle 'Double Fall' before finding a great sandy campsite on the river.
Included: All Meals

Day 11
After an easy portage around "Big Fall", we pass by Pengana Cave, a towering vault in the cliffs. Finally we enjoy a drift down the Gordon River, Tasmania's largest waterway before catching our seaplane flight back to Strahan on the west coast and board our bus back to Hobart for our post trip meal.
Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 12
After breakfast at the hotel before we transfer you back to the airport.
Included: Breakfast

Other Details

Accommodation Details

Accommodation the night before and for a night after the river trip in a tourist hotel.
Tented or tarped accommodation whilst on the river and beach.

Departure Dates, Options & Prices

Friday 20 November 2009 - Monday 30 November 2009 : 11 days : GBP £1350 : Euro €1495 : USD $2195

Friday 27 November 2009 - Monday 7 December 2009 : 11 days : GBP £1350 : Euro €1495 : USD $2195

Friday 11 December 2009 - Monday 21 December 2009 : 11 days : GBP £1350 : Euro €1495 : USD $2195

Saturday 26 December 2009 - Tuesday 5 January 2010 : 11 days : GBP £1350 : Euro €1495 : USD $2195

Friday 8 January 2010 - Monday 18 January 2010 : 11 days : GBP £1350 : Euro €1495 : USD $2195

Monday 18 January 2010 - Tursday 28 January 2010 : 11 days : GBP £1350 : Euro €1495 : USD $2195

Friday 22 January 2010 - Monday 1 February 2010 : 11 days : GBP £1350 : Euro €1495 : USD $2195

Friday 5 February 2010 - Monday 15 February 2010 : 11 days : GBP £1350 : Euro €1495 : USD $2195

Friday 19 March 2010 - Monday 29 March 2010 : 11 days : GBP £1350 : Euro €1495 : USD $2195

Friday 19 November 2010 - Monday 29 November 2010 : 11 days : GBP £1350 : Euro €1495 : USD $2195

Friday 26 November 2010 - Monday 6 December 2010 : 11 days : GBP £1350 : Euro €1495 : USD $2195

Friday 10 December 2010 - Monday 20 December 2010 : 11 days : GBP £1350 : Euro €1495 : USD $2195

Sunday 26 December 2010 - Wednesday 5 January 2011 : 11 days : GBP £1350 : Euro €1495 : USD $2195

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