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Tasmania : Wilderness & Franklin River Rafting

Available Departures: Mar, Nov, Dec

16 days from

US$7,725

without flights
Pioneer
Guided Group
MODERATE MODERATE

Raft the famous Franklin River and explore Tasmania’s wild west, including the iconic Cradle Mountain

Trip Code: PXAT
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Suitable for most people in good health, holidays at this grade include only limited amounts of activity.

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4 - 6 MODERATE

Suitable for reasonably fit individuals, such as weekend walkers and cyclists. There can be the occasional more difficult day.

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10 - 12 TOUGH

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Tasmania : Wilderness & Franklin River Rafting

Highlights
  • Raft the famous Franklin River, a true wilderness adventure

  • Enjoy close encounters with native animals, birds and stunning endemic plants

  • Trek to the summit of Tasmania’s iconic Cradle Mountain (1,545 metres)

  • Sailboat cruise along the Gordon River to Strahan


At a Glance
  • Group Size 6 to 16
  • 9 days rafting
  • Max altitude -1,545 metres
  • Join In Launceston

Accommodation & Meals
  • 14 Breakfasts
  • 14 Lunches
  • 14 Dinners
  • 7 nights Wild Camp
  • 7 nights Hotel
  • 1 nights Camping
Overview

The Franklin River winds through Tasmania’s rugged southwest, carving through dramatic gorges, dense rainforests, and jagged mountains. As one of the world's last great wild rivers, its character shifts from wild and forceful to quiet and tranquil. This rafting expedition offers one of Australia’s most pristine wilderness experiences and provides a truly authentic adventure.

Guided by our expert local team, who pioneered this journey back in 1978, you will embark on a nine-day rafting expedition. This remote area offers an escape from modern life with no phone reception or crowds, and you will be wild camping along the river. In addition to the rafting, our adventure includes visits to some of Tasmania’s iconic locations, such as the breathtaking Cradle Mountain. We’ll also hike through the island's central plateau and northwest regions, exploring their rich history, fascinating flora and fauna, and impressive rainforests.

Is this holiday for you?

For the rafting expedition portion of this trip, you will be rafting or walking in remote areas for between 6 and 10 hours each day, involving a significant amount of physical activity. The Franklin River Rafting trip is rated as moderate to challenging. Rafting is an activity suitable for anyone with reasonable fitness; however, we require that all participants feel confident swimming with a b …

For the rafting expedition portion of this trip, you will be rafting or walking in remote areas for between 6 and 10 hours each day, involving a significant amount of physical activity. The Franklin River Rafting trip is rated as moderate to challenging. Rafting is an activity suitable for anyone with reasonable fitness; however, we require that all participants feel confident swimming with a buoyancy aid in case they fall out of the raft. Our leaders will prepare you for such an event before the rafting begins.

The difficulty of the trip will depend on the water levels we encounter. Your guide will teach you the techniques to steer your raft, and it will be up to the crew, under your guide’s direction, to make the trip successful and exciting. Whitewater rafting is one of the most thrilling outdoor activities and requires a team effort. The raft guides will analyse the river and select the safest and most practical way through the rapids. Each raft is guided by an experienced river guide. For safety reasons, you are required to wear a buoyancy aid, helmet, and appropriate footwear. There will be sections of porterage (where group members will be required to participate in carrying rafts and other cargo overland, around certain sections of river, sometimes requiring more than one trip.) To participate, you should be able to walk over steep, uneven terrain.

Why KE?

Rafting the Franklin River was honored as the best river journey in the world by Outside Magazine in 2012. This unique holiday is further enhanced with experiences in Tasmania’s most iconic locations, including Cradle Mountain.

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