Water By Nature - Trip Types - The Franklin River

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.

Trip dates

In order to give you increased flexibility for your holiday please call our US office for advice on who to book your flights with (or why not use those frequent flier miles?); or contact our UK office who can arrange and book flights for you. We have price and departure information about the following destinations (river prices only - flights not included).

River Info + Map

What to bring

We find most of our clients have in their posession already what is needed for a river journey. We have broken down here the items into what you'll need on the river and in camp. An equipment list of what you will require for your adventure will be sent to you prior to your departure.

River Fashion:

A pair of Chacos or similar sandals. Trainers are also okay.

A pair of River shorts or swimming costume.

Long sleeved business shirt to wear under your life jacket in hot destinations.

A baseball cap for under the helmet to keep sun off.

Wide brimmed sunhat.

Sunglasses.

Chums for fastening your sunglasses to your head.

Nalgene or similar water bottle.

Carabiner for fastening water bottle to your boat.

Thermal Top for cooler destinations. Medium weight - Heavyweight Capilene or polypropylene is the best.

Waterproof sunscreen and lip balm SPF15 minimum.

For evenings and around camp

Lightweight long trousers.

Lightweight Long Sleeved shirt.

Fleece jacket.

Ladies should bring a long skirt or sarong to cover your legs whilst in the company of locals.

Underwear.

Glasses or Contact lenses. Disposable lenses are ideal.

Toiletries. Toothbrush, toothpaste, biodegradable soap and shampoo.

Forget the cosmetics and hair dryer! But we do suggest moisturizer.

Hand wipes

A 3-season sleeping bag.

Travel Pillow.

Small pack towel.

Headlamp or head torch and spare batteries.

Shoes or boots for wearing around camp and on hikes.

Insect Repellent.

Any medication you may be taking.

Optional Items

Your favourite book or a journal for recording your river memories.

Sketchpad.

Photographic or video equipment. On most expeditions we provide a waterproof pelicase for these items. We recommend a cleaning kit as sand gets everywhere. Bring a spare memory card or plenty of film. Also bring spare batteries for your camera.

Waterproof disposable for the "action" on the raft shots.

Swiss Army Knife or Leatherman.

An extra bag to bring back a wooden hippo, a carpet, Thanka or anything else you may purchase on your holiday.

An iPod or other music preferences. We have speakers.

Personal Spending

The only money that you need to bring is for meals in town, souvenirs, DVD, personal items and the beer kitty for the raft trip if you drink. Please remember that many of the countries we visit do offer Credit Card and ATM facilities and for a small charge you can withdraw cash either from your account or Credit Card for convenience.

If you wish to pass on a gratuity to your guide we leave this entirely up to you.

Basically, we advise you to keep things as light as possible, without skimping on the necessities. It is great to bring back a load of goodies for everybody back at home.

You do NOT need to bring

Tents, sleeping mats.