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Franklin River

22. Franklin River Nature Trail

time 10 or 25 minute walks
access Road A10 (Lyell Highway) 60km east of Queenstown. See map
fees Park entry fees apply. (Lake St Clair is the closest place to obtain a park pass.)
facilities Picnic and toilet facilities
grade Level 1. Easy walk that may suit some wheelchair users and those with strollers
what to take Group A items, plus lunch and water
cautions Swift flowing water; please supervise children
prohibited 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.