Friday, April 5, 2024

Franklin - Home of the Wooden Boat Centre

 Franklin

Franklin is a small township on the western side of the Huon River in the south-east of Tasmania, between Huonville and Geeveston with a population of 1,301.


Named after Sir John Franklin, Lieut-Governor of Van Diemen's Land in 1837-1843, and his wife Lady Jane Franklin, who subdivided a large property there to settle families of modest means, Franklin offers a post office and ATM, organic food and products, catering, motor mechanic, IT services, general practitioner service, canvas new and repairs, a primary school, aged care facility with respite and so much more.

The township has a pet friendly camp ground and off-leash play area for dogs on the foreshore, and is known as a dog friendly town.


Buchungssoftware Hotelerie

 


Franklin Camping Ground
Huon Hwy, Franklin
-43.092964 147.009204
hvc@huonvalley.tas.gov.au
Website

Low cost camp ground for self-contained RV's on the Huon River (Six nights maximum stay). Camping in tents is not permitted and dogs allowed on leash.

Fees are $10/night, 4th night free for a maximum stay 4 nights.

Nearby facilities include toilets, drinking water, BBQ, playground and dump point (opposite the toilet block).

No fires on the ground. Firepots with legs or on a stand only. No noise after 8pm, including music and generators.


 
The Wooden Boat Centre
3333 Huon Hwy, Franklin TAS 7113
(03) 6266 3586
Website

Learn tall tales and true from our volunteer guides about the precious boat building timbers that are found exclusively in Tasmania, and tour an area of the interpretive area and workshop where boats that are currently under construction and restoration can be seen.

Take a 45-minute guided tour through the historical area and into the secure workshop area to learn about the rich history of Australia's premier wooden boat facility and Franklin's maritime heritage.

 



Toilet Facilities
3444 Huon Hwy
(03) 6264 0300

RV Dump Points
Franklin Dump Point
Huon Hwy

 

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