Derwent Bridge - Wild rivers!

The Franklin - Gordon Wild Rivers National Park is one of the most famous and beautiful treasures of the World Heritage listed Tasmanian wilderness. Lying 201 kilometres north-west of Hobart, the pure air and crisp atmosphere of the remote wilderness and rainforest and the unbelievably beautiful, glacially-formed landscape have become a magnet for adventure seekers. Here you can bushwalk, take photographs, camp, kayak or raft. You can strike camp and relax in what is one of the last of the truly wild regions in the world.

The Franklin River is perfect for rafting and kayaking, and has gained a reputation for offering the best of these in Australia, possibly the world. One of the most sought-after experiences is the full trip down the River, an awe-inspiring nine-or-12-day wilderness rafting experience, which takes you through some of the best scenery Australia has to offer. Cruising is popular too, on the Lower Gordon River, and anglers seek out the Gordon River for good trout fishing in its well-stocked waters.

Tasmania's wild areas are perfect for nature-spotting tours. Flora and fauna once prolific on the mainland is now mostly limited to Tasmania: for example, the elusive, feisty Tasmanian Devil and varieties of quolls (native cats). The Franklin River Nature Trail offers a series of walks from several minutes to a full day. The best time to visit here is between October and April.