Franklin - Gordon Rivers National Park

The Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park lies in the heart of the Tasmanian Wild World Heritage Area. It is a region of dramatic mountain peaks, beautiful rainforest, deep river valley's and spectacular gorges. It contains many Aboriginal sites with a testimony to an Aboriginal heritage extending back over 36 thousand years.
The national park's most significant peak is Frenchmans Cap (1443m) with a white-quartzite top that can be seen from the Lyell Hwy. The mountain was formed by glacial action and has Tasmania's highest cliff face.Read more