Camping on the Frenchman's Cap track is recommended only for
experienced walkers who are full self sufficient. Please note,
fuel-stoves only in this area.
If you are walking Frenchmans Cap, you must register from
the starting point on the Lyell Highway, which is located app.
3 kilometres west of the Franklin River Bridge and 30 kilometres
west of Derwent Bridge. The start of the Frenchmans Cap bushwalk
is 40 kilometres east of Queenstown.
The Frenchman's Cap bushwalk takes app.3-5 days to complete,
and is strictly only for expereinced walkers.
In the towns of Queenstown and Strahan you
will find ammenities including
shopping, bakery, hotel and medical services. Only limited
facilities are found in Derwent Bridge.
The Frenchmans
Cap bushwalk is a challenging walk in a harsh part of
Tasmania exposed to extreme and changeable weather conditions
at any time of the year. Anyone camping in this area must be
fully self-sufficient and experienced.
