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Franklin River

22. Franklin River Nature Trail

	10 or 25 minute walks
	Road A10 (Lyell Highway) 60km east of Queenstown. See map
	Park entry fees apply. (Lake St Clair is the closest place to obtain a park pass.)
	Picnic and toilet facilities
	Level 1. Easy walk that may suit some wheelchair users and those with strollers
	Group A items, plus lunch and water
	Swift flowing water; please supervise children
	No pets, firearms or bicycles

Those travelling between Queenstown and Derwent Bridge will cross this well-known wilderness river on their way. Plan a rest stop here and enjoy the tranquility of water and rainforest.

Highlights

The Franklin is one of the best known of the many rivers that run through the Wild Rivers National Park. This walk along the banks of the Franklin and through an example of the cool temperate rainforest that is widespread throughout the park will give you an idea of the beauty that lies within the heart of this wild river wilderness.

The Franklin itself was at the heart of the largest conservation battle in Australian history when environmentalists fought to save the river from being dammed.

Along the walk you will find interpretation signs that detail some of the many values of this magnificent region.