Franklin Riverside Walk

The 500 metre walkway follows the Huon River north of the Wooden Boat Centre.

Many native Tasmanian trees and shrubs have been planted on either side of the track, attracting many small bush birds, particularly when the shrubs are in flower. Excellent views of the Huon River and its numerous aquatic bird species, the Franklin Marina and Egg Islands can be seen from the track.

There are seats and picnic tables to invite you to stay a while and enjoy the scenery.

The track is managed and maintained by Franklin Landcare. The group meets at the River Walk every Thursday morning at 10am for a working bee which mainly involves weeding, slashing and planting, followed by morning tea at 11:30am. The group aims to provide habitat for our local flora and fauna, as well as a pleasant, safe environment for visitors. For more information visit the website.

Distance: 500 metres

Suggested Time: 5-10 minutes

Difficulty: Grade 1. Easy, level gravel track and boardwalk platform.

Facilities: Seats and picnic tables

Access: 2WD accessible

Getting There:

The Huon River Walkway is situated on the river side of the Huon Highway about 100 metres north of the Wooden Boat Centre at Franklin. A large interpretive sign marks the beginning of the track.

Plan Ahead:

Tasmania’s remote areas are beautiful however weather and track conditions can change suddenly. Mobile reception in many of these areas can be limited or non existent. These tracks are not Council owned or maintained.

Be prepared for the walk or activity. Plan ahead, bring enough water, check the alerts, and make sure you are comfortable with the difficulty rating.

For more information, visit the following websites:

• TasALERT – for fire, floods and other emergencies
• Tasmanian Fire Service – for planned burns
• Bureau of Meteorology
• Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service – Safety in Parks

Leave No Trace is an internationally accepted way of minimising your impacts on the places we visit. Respect wildlife, be considerate of others, dispose of your waste properly.