Lady Franklin Hotel and Frank's Cider House & Café, Franklin Tas

Lady Franklin Hotel aka The Moorings at Lady Franklin
3382 Huon Hwy
Ph: (03) 6266 3813

An historic pub, with magical views overlooking the beautiful Huon River.

The pub has a bistro that is renowned in town as serving great food.
Both bar and bistro are open 7 days a week from 11.30 until late, with all day dining. 
If you are looking for entertainment, it often features disco nights as well as live music.
It is a short 400 metre walk to the campgrounds.
Find out current times, menus and what is happening by going to:
The Moorings at Lady Franklin Facebook page.

Frank's Cider House & Cafe
3328 Huon Hwy.
Ph: (03) 6266 3828  mob: 0438 663 525

Naomie-Clark Port and her husband Tony Port founded Franks Cider Company in 2012, creating award winning ciders from the fruits of their family owned Woodside orchard.

Woodside was established in 1836 by Naomie's forebear John Clark.
Today their shop front cellar door not only sells fine food and award winning ciders, but also local craft beers and wines.
A perfect place to wile away the hours eating and drinking, and if your timing is right, listening to featured musos.
You can also book to go on orchard tours.

Frank's Cider House & Cafe is open 7 days from 10.00am to late afternoon, with all day dining
- 900 metre walk to the campsite.
Check out their Facebook page
and their website.

Franklin

Franklin is a small, historic town which lies 45 kilometres  south west of Hobart, between the Huon River and the hills of the famed Huon Valley.

To read more about Franklin and places of interest, go to the 
Tourism Tasmania website Franklin page.
For those wanting to read about the history of Franklin, you will find a great read on the
Aussie Towns website
(note: some information re local pubs and eateries may be outdated).

Nearby community camping

Franklin Foreshore Reserve
3432 Huon Hwy.
Caretaker: James 0428 875 619
'Great camping spot right on the Huon River, with clean toilets, free bbqs, garbage bins, level sites, drinking water and a dump point.
All moneys go to the restoration of the local Palais Theatre

Extra information
An easy walk to the main street, the Reserve also has a children’s playground and fires are permitted (when legal to do so) - in off the ground fire pots only - please check with caretaker before lighting.
The campsite is leased off the council and run by the Palais Theatre community group, with fees collected by the appointed caretaker.
Parking is limited to a maximum of six (6) nights, and is restricted to self-contained RVs and Vans only
Tent based camping is prohibited (a council requirement).

Cost:
Low cost per site/per night
400 metre walk to the Lady Franklin Hotel
- 900 metre walk to Frank's Cider House & Café