Off Lyell Highway, Derwent Bridge, Tasmania 7140, Australia
A short walk that's long on rewards! Enjoy wilderness views of mountaintops, like soaring Frenchmans Cap, and the Franklin River from the lookout. The 40-minute return walk from the Lyell Highway, between the Franklin and Collingwood Rivers, climbs a small hill at an easy grade to a sheltered, rocky viewpoint. ...
Franklin River, Derwent Bridge, Tasmania 7140, Australia
Part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, this national park protects Tasmanias great western rivers the Franklin, Gordon, Jane and Denison and the remote mountain ranges where they rise. The Lyell Highway (A10) cuts through the national park on its way to Queenstown, entering the World Heritage Area just west of Derwent Bridge. Take time to stop and explore the rainforest bor ...
Franklin River, Derwent Bridge, Tasmania 7140, Australia
The Franklin is one of the best known of the many rivers that run through the Wild Rivers National Park and those travelling between Queenstown and Derwent Bridge will cross this iconic river. The walk along the banks of the Franklin and through cool temperate rainforest will give you an idea of the beauty that lies within the heart of this wild river wilderness. ...
15352 Lyell Highway, Derwent Bridge, Tasmania 7140, Australia
The Wall In The Wilderness is situated at Derwent Bridge in Tasmania's Central Highlands. It is Australia's most ambitious art project undertaken in recent years. By 2015 creator/designer, Greg Duncan plans to carve the history of the highlands in 100 metres of timber, most of which will be in our rare Huon Pine.
The beautifully carved works set out in relief sculpture depict the history, hardsh ...
