Tasmania white water rafting holiday
| country: | Australia |
| location: | Tasmania |
| trip type: | A small group adventure. |
| departures: | 2008: 23 Nov, 30 Nov, 14 Dec, 27 Dec 2009: 10 Jan, 20 Jan, 24 Jan, 7 Feb, 21 Feb, 7 Mar, 21 Mar |
| price: | From £1195 (9 days) excluding flights. Price includes all rafting equipment, camping gear, wetsuit & paddling jackets. We can arrange flights from the UK |
the amazing things you'll be doing
For both rafters and outdoor enthusiasts the Franklin River is synonymous with wilderness conservation. It is one of the world's last great wild rivers and forges its course through the rugged South West of Tasmania. A river we know well in all its moods and changes as it flows through deep gorges, quiet pools and magnificent temperate rainforest.
Whatever the river level you will be in safe hands. Our experienced guides have an unmatched safety record while the selection of camps and the preparation of delicious meals will exceed expectations. While any descent of the Franklin is demanding it is not necessary to have previous rafting experience. However some wilderness experience along with a sound level of fitness is essential. Above all a flexible nature and a willingness to become part of a small crew immersed in the vast and remote wilderness will ensure a wealth of experiences.
Whatever the river level you will be in safe hands. Our experienced guides have an unmatched safety record while the selection of camps and the preparation of delicious meals will exceed expectations. While any descent of the Franklin is demanding it is not necessary to have previous rafting experience. However some wilderness experience along with a sound level of fitness is essential. Above all a flexible nature and a willingness to become part of a small crew immersed in the vast and remote wilderness will ensure a wealth of experiences.
what's included in our Tasmania white water rafting holiday
8 breakfasts, 9 lunches and 8 dinners, experienced guides, all safety and rafting equipment including rafts, wetsuit and paddling jacket, waterproof storage for personal gear, all group camping equipment including shelter, stoves, cooking and eating utensils, emergency communications and group first aid kit, transport from Hobart day-by-day itinerary
| Day 1: | Join Hobart, transfer Collingwood Bridge |
| Day 2-8: | Rafting |
| Day 9: | Complete rafting, transfer by sailboat to Strahan, drive to Hobart, trip concludes. |
small group adventure holiday
Typically you will be sharing your experiences with between 4-20 like minded travellers (depending on the trip, operator and how many others are booked on the trip) and you'll have a group leader with you. Whether you are travelling alone or with friends its good value, and a great way to meet new people! While itineraries are pre-planned there is some flexibility and you'll have plenty of privacy. This trip will appeal to travellers of all ages who enjoy meeting new people as well as seeing new places.highly commended
This tourism business was Highly Commended in our 2006 First Choice Responsible Tourism Awards - the largest awards of their kind in the world, and organised by responsibletravel.com in association with The Times, World Travel Market and Geographical Magazine, of the Royal Geographical Society. Since 2004, the Awards has recognised individuals, companies and organisations in travel making a big commitment to the culture and economies of local communities and helping to conserve biodiversity.
how this holiday makes a difference
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After 20 years of commercial rafting, the Franklin River is now in better environmental shape than at any other time in the last two decades due to the responsible actions of our river guides, our campaigning for protection and our strict minimal impact operation. There have been many threats to the river, from the attempt to dam it in the early 1980s to the recent efforts to bring helicopter tourism into the heart of the World Heritage wilderness. With our vigorous campaigns we have been instrumental in protecting this wilderness from such threats.
Our minimal impact policies include removing ALL waste are strictly adhered to and our co-ordination with the National Park with remedial work and removing weeds will continue to ensure the condition of the river’s environments remains pristine. |
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