The Franklin River lies in the Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park at the mid northern area of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area.
Adventure Travel & Tours in Franklin River
Adventure Travel represents over 1,000 hostels, hotels, tour companies & attractions across Australia that we can book for you often at a discouted rate. At Adventure Travel we also operate a number of our own tours.
Currency used in Franklin River
In Franklin River the standard currency used is the Australia Dollar. The Australia dollar comes in denominations of 5c ,10c ,20c ,50c ,$1 & 2$ coins, and $5, $10, $20, $50 & $100 notes. Most bars, restaurants, backpacker hostels, shops and Adventure Tour desks in Franklin River all take credit card, eftpos and cash. There is several cash machines in Franklin River all which dispense the Australia Dollar currency. To check the Australian dollar exchange rate against a foreign currency then click here.
Backpacker Hostel Accommodation & Hotels in Franklin River
In Franklin River there is a number of Backpacker Hostels and Hotels where we can pre - book your accommodation. If you are looking for a budget hostel bed the click here or if you are looking for more luxurious accommodation then click here.
Discounted Travel Insurance
Adventure Travel offers a range of Backpacker Insurance policies at heavily discounted rates. We understand that you are on a budget and prefer to save your money to backpack around the world.
Security in Franklin River
Franklin River in Australia is a very safe place to travel with 1,000's of visitors touring through Franklin River every year. This is a popular destination for sailing enthusiasts, sunlovers, families and backpackers. To check any foreign office information on Australia you can click here.
Weather in Franklin River
The weather in Franklin River is seasonal with 4 distinctive seasons. To get more information on the weather in Franklin River, Australia, then click here.
Travel to FranklinRiver
The nearest town is Strathgordon, approximately 56 Kilometres from the National Park. Access is by Coach or private transport.
Things to see and do on the FranklinRiver
Rafting - The Franklin River is one of the world's great wilderness rivers and is in the heart of Tasmania's uninhabited south-west. Rafting tours conducted on a regular basis, most commencing in Queenstown.
The Franklin River Picnic Area is located where the highway crosses the river, and there is an interpretative rainforest walk to the river.
NelsonFalls is a 20 min walk, and has a viewing platform at the base of the falls.
Donaghy'sHill is a moderate walk to a lookout, where the Franklin and CollingwoodRivers can be viewed along with mountains in the vicinity such as Frenchman's Cap and the KingWilliamRange.
Significantly more challenging is the walk to FrenchmansCap itself. Passing through testing wilderness), this provides great alpine scenery but is only for very experienced bushwalkers and takes approximately four days.
Tours / Packages Related To: Franklin River
3 Day Hobart to Devonport Adventure Tour Explore the west coast of Tasmania: lush forests, waterfalls, mountain ranges, lakes and national parks including Cradle Mountain - Lake St Clair, a World Heritage area. Itinerary: day by dayDay 1 – Hobart to StrahanOur journey begins as we traverse the island from east to west. Escaping Hobar...
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6 Day Taste of Tasmania Adventure Tour Explore the contrasts of the west and east coasts of Tasmania. You will be surprised and delighted by the wild landscapes, ancient forests, towering mountain peaks, beautiful beaches and colonial history. Itinerary: day by dayDay 1 – Hobart to StrahanOur journey begins as we traverse the islan...
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7 Day Top to Tail Adventure Tour Explore the contrasts of the West and East Coasts of Tasmania. You will be surprised and delighted by the wild landscapes, ancient forests, towering mountain peaks, beautiful beaches and colonial history. Itinerary: day by dayDay 1 – Devonport to BichenoWe make our way to the East Coast and th...
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Raft Tasmania Adventure Tour - ex Hobart This ten day 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 walk to the imposing Frenchmans Cap, the monarch of the south west, as well as rafting through one of Tasmanias most spectacula...
