FRANKLIN - TASMANIA - 7113
	Population: 423,   Elevation: 5m Latitude: -43.0500   Longitude: 147.0100 Location:  45km south west of Hobart on the Huon River. Highway:Huon Hwy  Nearest Major Town:Hobart Nearest Airport:Hobart Touring Area:Huon Valley

The Huon Valley is one of Tamania's most visited and popular touring regions. It takes ita name from the Huon river which meanders through pretty riverside towns and meets the Tasman Ocean in the D'entrecasteaux Channel. Situated on the western bank of the river 45km from Hobart, Franklin is a delightful river port village with a carefree atmosphere. Named after Governor Sir John Franklin it was the site of the first settlement in the Huon area in 1804. While in Franklin call in and see one of the most impressive collections of antiques and collectables you will encounter directly across the road from the Wooden Boat Centre. Fishing and boating in the Huon River Wooden Boat Centre Geeveston Forestry Centre ACCOMMODATION & SERVICES: Select type, then click the button below for Accommodation Category:  Find From All.................. Adventure Lodge Backpackers B & B Caravan Parks Camping Cottages Farm Stay Guest Houses Holiday Units Home Stay Hotels Lodges/Chalets Motels Motel/Hotel Resorts Self Catering Serviced Apartments INFORMATION CENTRE: Huon Visitor Centre Esplanade, Huonville. Tasmania. 7109 Ph: 03 6264 1838 HOW TO GET THERE: By car along the Channel or Huon Hwys. south west of Hobart. Coach Coach Operators Redline: Ph: 1300 360 000 Greyhound Pioneer: 132 030

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