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Frenchman's Cap Trek – 5 days
Highlights
- Embark on a 46 km trek through diverse terrains, experiencing Tasmania's breathtaking wilderness up close.
- Discover Tasmania's oldest rock at Frenchman's Cap, marveling at the 300 m overhanging quartzite wall.
- Encounter endemic bird species while trekking through lush rainforests and open button grass plains.
- Camp under the stars for five days, increasing your chances of summiting in fine weather and enjoying stunning views.
The spectacular Frenchman’s Cap rises 1443 metres out of the Gordon-Franklin Wild Rivers National Park. The eastern side of the peak is home to Tasmania’s oldest rock, an impressive 300 m overhanging rock wall face of Precambrian quartzite.
This superb trek to Frenchman’s Cap is a 46 km return journey over varying terrain including open button grass plains and dense rainforests with steep ascents. Amidst this truly wild area you will discover an abundance of wildlife including many endemic bird species.
By allowing five days of walking and camping under the summit, the carefully thought out itinerary allows a greater chance of visiting the peak in fine weather. From the summit you will be rewarded with spectacular views throughout the Tasmanian wilderness including Mt. Ossa, the Arthur Range and Macquarie Harbour.
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Frenchmans Cap
Tour details
- On demand
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Operation information
Tasmanian Expeditions
Tasmanian Expeditions is the most trusted provider of active holidays in Tasmania.
If you like your holidays to be active, look no further than our unrivalled range of walking, cycling, paddling and multi-activity tours across our beautiful state. Our website is a one-stop-shop, featuring the best wilderness experiences available in Tasmania, including most of the Great Walks of Tasmania.
We pioneered the Franklin River Rafting trip, were the first to offer walks along the Overland Track and today, we continue to pioneer exciting outdoor adventures, which follow our Leave No Trace policy, from self-guided cycling tours to a walking, cycling and paddling trip from Launceston to Hobart.
We aim to provide an all-inclusive experience, with high quality inclusions, from the best guides in the business to suitable camping equipment, nutritious meals, and everything else you need on your trip with us.
Trips are graded from introductory, including family departures, to challenging multi-day hikes.
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Climate Action Business Certified by Ecotourism Australia
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ECO Certified (Advanced Ecotourism) by Ecotourism Australia
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ECO Certified (Ecotourism) by Ecotourism Australia
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EcoStar Accreditation
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
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Respecting Our Culture (ROC) Certified by Ecotourism Australia
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Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
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- Council of Australian Tour Operators
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