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Bay of Fires by Sean Scott courtesy of Tourism Tasmania
The Bay of Fires has been luring holiday makers for
decades. Named by ‘Lonely Planet’ in 2009 as the
world’s hottest travel destination, the Bay of Fires has
to be included on your Tasmanian holiday itinerary.
Spend peaceful hours snorkelling in the region’s crystal
clear lagoons, and bays. Walk along the endless stretches
of perfectly white sand. A fascinating aquatic world can
be discovered with local guided diving and snorkelling
tours. View scenic reefs, spectacular corals, underwater
caves, and abundant marine life including sea dragons,
boarfish, abalone and wandering rock lobsters in excellent
year-round visibility of up to 20 metres.
Extending from Binalong Bay, 10 kilometres north of
St Helens, in the south to Eddystone Point in the north,
the Bay of Fires is a glorious combination of untouched
wilderness and perfect strands of beaches.
Laid-back and relaxing, Binalong Bay is a charming
village of holiday homes and campsites hidden among
the acacia trees fringing the shores, and a great place to
take time out swimming, boating, fishing, kayaking and
walking.
In spring, the area is ablaze with wildflowers, including
native orchids and the distinct yellow flowers of native
Banksia.
The northern section of the Bay, from north of the
outlet of Ansons Bay, to Eddystone Point lies within the
Mt William National Park.
The middle section of the Bay of Fires lies in the
vicinity of Ansons Bay. It can be accessed via Policemans
Point or the northern shore of Ansons Bay, however be
aware that it is not possible to cross the outlet of Ansons
Bay.
The southern section of The Bay of Fires is in the
Conservation Area, situated along a 13 km stretch of
coast between Binalong Bay and The Gardens.
Activities
A wide range of activities are able to be pursued in
the Bay of Fires area, including camping, beach activities,
boating, bird watching, fishing, swimming, surfing and
walking.
Please be aware that Aboriginal middens (shell and
bone deposits) are found in the sand dunes. Please do not
disturb these protected sites.