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Thunderush Rapid at high water Franklin River Tasmania

Thunderush

‘Thunderush’ in the Great Ravine provides some great class IV whitewater rafting at medium to high levels.

Preparing to run 'Thunderush' on the Franklin River
Preparing to run ‘Thunderush’ on the Franklin River
Thunderush in the Great Ravine.
Lining up.
Heading for the lateral wave.
Heading for the lateral wave.
Riding the lateral wave.
Riding the lateral wave.
One more drop ... done!
One more drop … done!

Thunderush at Low Water

Just to show the difference – this is the same rapid a low water. The rafts and all the gear has to be dragged and / or lifted over boulders which can take up to 2 hrs.

Low water portage at Thunderush
Low water portage at Thunderush
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