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Articles Feather in your capA dome-shaped mountain towering over Franklin-Lower Gordon Wild Rivers National Park provides one of Australia's finest walks. The Frenchman's Cap walk starts near the Franklin River, traversing dramatic alpine country past fantastic, primeval scenery. Views from the summit are stupendous. more Park amenitiesThe park is administered in two sections with helpful rangers at Cradle Mountain and at Cynthia Bay near Derwent Bridge. Food and petrol supplies and accommodation are available at the northern entrance, two kilometres from the Cradle Mountain camping grounds. There are huts with gas stoves, cooking utensils and mattresses, as well as amenities blocks with hot showers and toilets. A picnic area with barbecues and a boat service is at Cynthia Bay, and overnight huts are available with beds and heating.  Wild rivers!The Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park, in the heart of the wilderness, is an area of dramatic mountain peaks, rainforest, deep river valleys and spectacular gorges. Wild rivers twist through the wilderness. Get there by road or river cruise. more |
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Derwent Bridge is on the road to and from the west coast (Highway A10), 2.5 hours’ drive, 186 kilometres (115 miles) from Hobart. It has your basic travelling needs covered – accommodation, petrol station and a wilderness pub.