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King for the Day

Raft in rapids, King River between Queenstown & Strahan in Tasmania
King River, between Queenstown & Strahan, Tasmania
King River, between Queenstown & Strahan, Tasmania
Rafting the rapids of the King River Gorge
King River Rafting Queenstown Tasmania
King River Rafting Queenstown Tasmania
King for the Day is a full day journey through the lush wilderness of the West Coast's temperate rainforest. This 20 km journey down the King River is Tasmania's only regular one day wilderness rafting trip and a highlight of any visit to Tasmania's West Coast. This trip has it all, from the exhilaration of the swiftly flowing gorge and the adventure of the famous Sailor Jack Rapid portage, to the serenity and stories of the river's tree-lined lower reaches. From Queenstown, our experienced guides will drive you to Newall Creek on the King River, where your rafting experience begins. We will paddle past hundreds of Huon Pine trees, see the Garfield River, traverse the Sailor Jack rapid, spot the Abt Railway, discover West Coast mining history and more. Wildlife in the thick West Coast bush can be hard to see but you may catch a glimpse of a timid platypus or a subtle movement signalling a passing wallaby. The first part of this trip is through the King River Gorge with plenty of rapids, fun and excitement. After the gorge the river quickly flattens out to a wide wilderness river with a few small rapids through a serene forest.

Carpark

Family Friendly

Non Smoking

Public Toilet

Does not cater for people with access needs.

Swimming

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Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC

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