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Franklin River Rafting (9 days)

Rafting in Tasmania's Remote Wilderness

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There are few great frontiers left in the world - the Franklin River is one of them. Free of pasture and any human habitation, it is a veritable feast for the intrepid explorer. Rafting down this superb river is the only way to truly appreciate its wild beauty. It is acknowledged as one of the most spectacular and challenging river trips around, attracting adventurers from all over the world. The opportunity of an expedition-style trip, rather than merely "thrills and spills" makes this the ultimate wilderness experience. At times on the trip, like all great expeditions, there will be times when patience is required. However, you will be one of the privileged few to have experienced this relatively untouched wilderness area - one of Australia's most scenic and prized destinations.

The Franklin is a physically demanding journey and you should be reasonably fit. You must be prepared to help carry equipment and scramble up steep portage tracks. This is definitely a wilderness experience rather than the kind of rafting you might encounter on a one-day rafting trip. The water levels can vary dramatically, even during a trip. If you have had experience in remote wilderness areas and think you are ready for this adventure, then the challenge is yours. There is no doubt that this is an unforgettable experience, one that you will remember for the rest of your life.

The trip will involve strenuous activity for up to 10 hours (or possibly more) per day. This will include paddling challenging whitewater, steep mountain walking or demanding portages with heavy rafts. Anyone undertaking a challenging adventure should be aware of the physical and mental demands involved.

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Day	Itinerary	Night stop
1	Transfer to Collingwood Bridge, begin paddling	Collingwood and Franklin Rivers
	An early Start today. We leave Hobart at 6.00am and drive to our put-in point at Collingwood Bridge. We aim to be there around 12:00 noon. Here we will inflate and load our rafts. Before getting on the water the guides will provide a safety briefing and instruction in paddling the raft. Our destination this day is the junction of the Franklin and Collingwood rivers or downstream to the Aesthesia Ravine.
	Accommodation: Camping
	Included Meals: Lunch and dinner
2	Raft to Irenabyss	Irenabyss
	Today we will tackle the Log Jam, Nasty Notch, Descension Gorge and float calmly through the Irenabyss and camp just either side of the river below the gorge.
	Accommodation: Camping
	Included Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
3	Rafting on the Upper Franklin	Upper Franklin
	This is a long day, with some interesting paddling on the way with numerous campsites to be found on this upper stretch of the river.
	Accommodation: Camping
	Included Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
4	Raft to the Great Ravine	Coruscades Camp
	We reach the Great Ravine and the first major portage at the Churn. There are also some difficult sections along the river prior to reaching the Churn. We camp at Coruscades Camp within the Great Ravine.
	Accommodation: Camping
	Included Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
5	The Great Ravine to Rafters Basin	Rafter's Basin
	Takes us to the Rafters Basin and out of the Great Ravine. We paddle and portage through Coruscades, Livingstone's Cut, Thunderush and the Cauldron to the Mousehole. It is only a 2km paddle now from Mousehole to Rafter's Basin where we camp for the night.
	Accommodation: Camping
	Included Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
6	Raft Propsting Gorge to Newlands Cascades	Newlands Cascades
	The Black Forest or Newlands Cascades is our destination, depending on weather. If it's raining, Newlands Cave is the place to be, and we camp under an impressive, large rock overhang. Today we paddle through Propsting Gorge and some of the Franklins best rapids. After lunch, Newlands Cascades, the longest rapid on the river, will have to be negotiated en route to the campsite.
	Accommodation: Camping
	Included Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
7	Rafting on the Lower Franklin	Blackman's Bend
	Straightforward paddling to Blackman's Bend through the deep temperate rainforest of the lower river that was protected by the environmental protests of the early 1980's.
	Accommodation: Camping
	Included Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
8	Raft on the Lower Gordon River, visit Kutakina Cave	St Johns Falls
	Our camp tonight is at Sir John Falls on the Gordon River, about 5 km downstream of the junction of the Gordon and Franklin. On the way down the last section of the Franklin we will stop to explore the famous aboriginal cave, (Kutakina or "spirit") as well as passing by Double Falls, Big Fall and Verandah Cliffs.
	Accommodation: Camping
	Included Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
9	Transfer by yacht to Strahan, tour ends
	In Strahan we are met by our bus, which will transfer us back to Hobart. Arrival in Hobart may vary from late afternoon to late evening. We usually have a group farewell dinner this evening.
	Included Meals: Breakfast and lunch

Dates	Travellers	Departs	Ccy	Adult	Child
14 Dec 08 - 22 Dec 08	1 - 8	Su	AUD	2495.00	N/A
27 Dec 08 - 04 Jan 09	1 - 8	Su	AUD	2495.00	N/A
10 Jan 09 - 18 Jan 09	1 - 8	Sa	AUD	2495.00	N/A
20 Jan 09 - 28 Jan 09	1 - 8	Tu	AUD	2495.00	N/A
24 Jan 09 - 01 Feb 09	1 - 8	Sa	AUD	2495.00	N/A
07 Feb 09 - 15 Feb 09	1 - 8	Sa	AUD	2495.00	N/A
21 Feb 09 - 01 Mar 09	1 - 8	Sa	AUD	2495.00	N/A
07 Mar 09 - 15 Mar 09	1 - 8	Sa	AUD	2495.00	N/A
21 Mar 09 - 29 Mar 09	1 - 8	Sa	AUD	2495.00	N/A
21 Nov 09 - 29 Nov 09	1 - 8	Sa	AUD	2495.00	N/A
28 Nov 09 - 06 Dec 09	1 - 8	Sa	AUD	2495.00	N/A
12 Dec 09 - 20 Dec 09	1 - 8	Sa	AUD	2495.00	N/A
26 Dec 09 - 03 Jan 10	1 - 8	Sa	AUD	2495.00	N/A

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An unforgettable rafting experience, one that you will remember for the rest of your life.
Be one of the few to visit this relatively untouched wilderness area of Tasmania
Rafting down the superb Franklin River is the only way to truly appreciate its wild beauty

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9 days

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