Today we started with a trip down the Huon River to
Franklin and return. The trip with
Franklin Eco Tours was very relaxing and the crew able to point out the historical points as
well as the wildlife. Passing Egg Island we were able to see 2 Sea Eagles roosting in trees close to the river and got close enough to take a picture, unfortunately my camera didn't do it justice. We even got morning tea.
![Franklin Eco Tours boat at Huonville]()
Franklin Eco Tours boat at Huonville
![Sea Eagle in the tree on the left]()
Sea Eagle in the tree on the left
Following the cruise we drove to
Franklin where I visited the Wooden Boat Centre and my wife visited the Antiques
Shop across the road. The Wooden Boat Centre was an amazing establishment where the new methods are merged with the old and some great boats get built. People can organise to get wooden boats built using the students completing their Certificate by paying the costs and if they wish their labour as
well, all supervised by a qualified shipright.
![Dingy assembly area with a partially completed boat]()
Dingy assembly area with a partially completed boat
![Completed Dingy]()
Completed Dingy
![Fly Fishing canoe made from recycled timber from the old wooden water supply pipeline]()
Fly Fishing canoe made from recycled timber from the old wooden water supply pipeline
After lunch at a great Café in Port Huon we returned to
Huonville and then proceeded down the road to Cygnet, taking the Cygnet Coastal Road. The
views were stunning out over the Huon River and then the Port Cygnet Inlet. We took the opportunity to stop and visit another ExplorOz member Kanga1 and his wife at their house near Cygnet. They certainly have a great location with a good view out over the Huon River toward Port Huon.