The Franklin River is situated in the Australians rainforest s one of the world’s greatest rafting experiences but 25 years ago it nearly disappeared, as there were plans to build a dam, this caused a lot of epic battle of protesters across Australia. Protesters blocked of the dam sites, chaining themselves to machinery. More than 1,270 were arrested and 600 jailed as the dam project become a key issue in the general election. One of the biggest campaigns of civil disobedience in the country’s history ended in July of that same year when the high court ruled in favor of the protesters.
The Franklin river still maintains a high level of popularity with rafting now even through there have been a number of casualties resulting in a number of deaths. So before being able to take to the river very clear guide lines are set in place, say if you are not sure of your abilities do not go any further. Through out the experience within the raft there are two guides, who make clear that will do there best to safe you if you your raft does run into trouble, but clearly stating, sometimes rescue procedures can fail, so never trust the river.
The river holds host to a number of different twists and turns, given anyone brave enough to experience, the epic and challenging river in a raft.
