Rafting the iconic Franklin River in Tasmania is a highlight for most. This edit is compiled from a trip we did a few weeks ago starting at a medium level on the Collingwood River. This makes for lots of fun rapids and reasonably straightforward portages through the Great Ravine. As the Franklin River is a natural river without any artificial dams, river levels are firmly linked to the rainfall in the catchment. Generally speaking September through to early January and from mid March is when you can expect regular rainfall which is more rafting friendly. During the summer months the average rainfall is less in amount and frequency. Lower water means lots of pretty features but less white water. Trips are more physically demanding at lower water levels.
