The Wooden Boat Centre in Franklin keeps alive one of the Huon River's most fitting crafts. Tasmania's boatbuilding tradition grew from good timber, sheltered water, and practical need; here you can see wooden boats being restored or built and learn why Huon pine became so prized.
It is a small, working place rather than a polished museum. That is the charm. Combine it with a walk along Franklin's riverfront and a stop at one of the town's cafes.