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Boats on the Huon River

Franklin is a small town of 444 (2021) in the Huon and Far South region of Southern Tasmania. The quiet riverside town sits along the western banks of the Huon River about 7 km southwest of Huonville, the regional centre of the Huon.

The Huon River is about 800 metres wide around Franklin, but with the long-but-narrow Egg Islands in the middle. The islands aren't easily visitable, but the isolation from predators has made it a haven for Tasmanian nativehens.

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Get in

The primary means of getting into Franklin is via the Huon Highway (A6) from Huonville. From the northeast, Franklin is 7 km from Huonville, 34 km from Kingston, and 45 km from Hobart (via the Southern Outlet). The highway is relatively straight from Huonville onwards and has one lane each way with a shoulder.

Get around

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Map of Franklin (Tasmania)

The town is small enough to be navigable on foot.

See

  • 1 The Wooden Boat Centre - Tasmania, 3333 Huon Hwy, +61 3 6266 3586, . Daily 10AM4PM. This museum contains a mid-sized collection of hand-crafted wooden boats, all made locally along the banks of the Huon River, making it a great place to learn about Tasmania's maritime history.
  • 2 Palais Theatre, 3388 Huon Hwy, +61 455 568 965. While its main purpose is being a hire venue, it's one of the town's main attractions due to its Federation architecture.

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Routes via Franklin
Southport Geeveston S A6 NE  Huonville Hobart



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