The Macquarie Hobart

This six or seven day whitewater rafting expedition takes you through the Upper and Middle sections of the Franklin River, deep in the heart of Tasmania's Wilderness World Heritage Area. The rafting starts on the Collingwood which soon joins up with the Franklin River. We will rocket through the rapids of Descension Gorge before arriving at the beautiful 'Irenabyss' or chasm of peace, our base camp to tackle the imposing Frenchmans Cap (1442 metres), the monarch of the southwest. We'll use all of our well-practised white water rafting skills to negotiate the rapids in the Great Ravine, one of Tasmania's most spectacular gorges. On day seven we head into Propsting Gorge and arrive at the Mt. McCall Track. After a climb of around 350 metres up a steep track, we leave the Franklin River, then a four-wheel drive to Queenstown then bus to Hobart. Unpredictable river levels mean our trip will always be an adventure - it is possible to encounter both very low levels and floods within days of each other. Whatever the level, rafts offer the best way to explore this unique wilderness.

This five-day wilderness adventure explores the lower forty kilometres of the Franklin River World Heritage Area. Following an early breakfast, we board our four-wheel drive vehicle for an exciting and spectacular trip over Mt. McCall to the river. After packing the rafts and a safety talk we head down Propsting Gorge and through the exciting Trojans rapids before arriving at Rock Island Bend to tackle the famous Newland's Cascades. This section will have everyone whooping with delight as we plunge through a maelstrom of spray and whitewater. At rapids'-end is a place for a deserved break. On the bank, natural overhangs provide the ideal shelter. As well as some exciting rafting, you will enjoy days of easy paddling where you will have plenty of time to take in the serenity of this unique region and explore some of its caves and side creeks. This tour is ideal for families with young children and to get a 'Taste of the Franklin River'. A reasonable level of fitness is important and should improve your enjoyment of this trip.

This seven-day adventure takes you to the full navigable length of the Franklin River, deep in the heart of Tasmania's Wilderness World Heritage Area. Negotiating the untamed waters of the Franklin River is one of the world's best whitewater rafting adventures. The rafting starts on the Collingwood River, which soon joins up with the Franklin. We will rocket through the rapids of Descension Gorge and enjoy the serenity of the beautiful 'Irenabyss' or chasm of peace. As well as rafting through the Great Ravine, one of Tasmania's most spectacular gorges we will be spending some time along the lower reaches of the Franklin with its thick temperate rainforest punctuated by limestone cliffs and strange rock formations. This trip is adventurous, a reasonable level of fitness is important and should increase your enjoyment of this trip. Unpredictable river levels mean our trip will always be an adventure - it is possible to encounter both very low levels and floods within days of each other. Whatever the level, rafts offer the best way to explore this unique wilderness.