Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park

The attraction of walking in the Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park

The Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park lives up to its name and is home to wild, remote and rugged landscape in western Tasmania. It is situated in the heart of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, 117km west of Hobart and covers a massive area of 446,300 hectares. 

Highlights of this wilderness area include pristine rivers, dramatic mountain peaks, deep gorges, lakes, waterfalls and glacial river valleys. The sparkling quartzite summit of Frenchman’s Cap mountain is a dominant feature in the park, as are the stands of towering ancient Huon pine trees. Heavy annual rainfalls in the west of the National Park support cool temperate and lush rainforests. By contrast, the drier eastern side of the park features eucalyptus forests and grass moorlands.

Nature walks are very popular in the National Park, as are rafting and canoeing trips on the mighty rivers. The nearby towns of Queenstown, Strahan and Derwent Bridge have various accommodation options, while there are basic campsites within the Park and two unattended huts at Lake Vera and Lake Tahune on the iconic track to Frenchman’s Cap.

Interested in walking in the Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park?

The Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park offers day and multi-day walks and there are a number of tour operators offering a variety of walking trips. We can help you choose an operator that best suits your interests and requirements.

One of the best and most challenging multi-day walks in the park is the Frenchman’s Cap Track. Click the button below for a description of the Frenchmans Cap Track. We can help you to plan and book your Frenchmans Cap Track adventure (guided or self-guided). We can also assist you with transport, accommodation and travel insurance.

The Frenchmans Cap Track is just one of many walks we can tell you about, and help you to plan and book. Click below to learn more.