Franklin Gordon Wild Rivers National ParkThings to do

Things to do in Franklin Gordon Wild Rivers National Park

  1. Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park

    Saved from hydroelectric immersion in the 1980s, this World Heritage–listed national park embraces the catchment areas of the Franklin and Olga Rivers and part of the Gordon River – all exceptional rafting, bushwalking and climbing areas. The park’s snow-capped summit is Frenchmans Cap (1443m; a challenging three- to five-day walk). The park also boasts a number of unique plant species and the major Indigenous Australian archaeological site at KutikinaCave.

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  2. Water By Nature

    Five-/seven-/10-day trips for $1940/2240/2790.

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  3. Rafting Tasmania

    Five-/seven-/10-day trips costing $1750/2100/2700.

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  4. Strahan Seaplanes & Helicopters

    Seaplane and helicopter flights over the region. Seaplane options include 80-minute flights over Frenchmans Cap, the Franklin and Gordon Rivers, and Sarah Island (per adult/child $199/110), and 65-minute flights over the Cradle Mountain region ($210/95). A 60-minute helicopter flight over the Teepookana Forest Reserve costs $199/120, and a quick 15 minutes over Hells Gates and Macquarie Harbour costs $110/70.

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