Franklin River Road in Southwest

Franklin River Road in West Coast is a dirt track. It runs in a southeast-northwest direction starting from Kelly Basin Road.
Road Type
track
Route
southeast-northwest

Viewpoint

  • Lake Lookout – approx. 23,1 km.
  • Mount Huxley Lookout – approx. 23,9 km.
  • Donaghys Lookout – approx. 29,4 km.
  • Princes Peak – approx. 33,5 km.
  • Surprise Valley – approx. 38,8 km.
  • Gordon Dam Lookout – approx. 47,7 km.
  • Knob Hill Lookout – approx. 47,8 km.
  • White Spur Lookout – approx. 55,0 km.
  • Split Rock – approx. 65,2 km.
  • The Needle viewpoint – approx. 76,0 km.
  • Red Knoll Lookout – approx. 89,6 km.

Campsite

  • Lake Burbury South Boat Ramp – approx. 18,5 km.
  • Lakeside Campsite (tents allowed). Several campsites with capacity for around 10 tents in total. – approx. 21,2 km.
  • Thureau Hills Camping Area (tents allowed, caravans allowed) – approx. 25,2 km.
  • Loddon River West Bank (tents allowed). Good campsite with several sites along the river. Room for maybe 8 small-medium tents. – approx. 26,8 km.
  • Loddon River East Bank (tents allowed). Hard dirt campsite immediately on the path next to the bridge. Maximum capacity 3 small tents. Muddy when wet. – approx. 26,9 km.
  • Shelf Camp (tents allowed) – approx. 89,9 km.
  • Crossing River Campground (East side) (tents allowed) – approx. 91,9 km.
  • Crossing River Campground (West side) (tents allowed) – approx. 91,9 km.
  • Lonely Tarns Campsite (tents allowed) – approx. 92,0 km.
  • Junction Creek Campsite (tents allowed) – approx. 95,2 km.

Attraction

  • Heritage Landing – approx. 9,0 km.
  • Sarah Island – approx. 17,9 km.

Parking

  • Franklin River Picnic Area – approx. 34,0 km.

Artwork

  • Bitumen Bones – approx. 71,4 km.