Walk over the mudflats.

Port Franklin is a small, quiet fishing community. The Boardwalk allows visitors to wander out on the wetlands and explore. Different tidal conditions provide experiences. Watch the mud crabs as they scamper along the mud at low tide.

The Port Franklin Boardwalk can be accessed just behind the boat slipway and fishing cleaning area in Port Franklin.

Track Specifics

Distance

The boardwalk is 700 metres in length and takes 15 minutes return.

Terrain

Wooden boardwalk and gravel pathway.

Dogs

Dogs allowed on a leash.

Directions

The Port Franklin Boardwalk can be accessed just behind the boat slipway and fish cleaning area in Port Franklin. Head east on Fisherman’s Way (Tramway Road) and turn right at the fork in the road.

More Walks

There are many more walking tracks to be discovered in South Gippsland.

Some are short, some are long, some are suitable for cycling, and all are a great way to enjoy time in our beautiful part of the world.