Bay of Fires, Coastal bay in northeastern Tasmania, Australia
The Bay of Fires extends for 50 kilometers along Tasmania's northeastern coast, featuring white sand beaches and granite rocks covered in orange lichen.
English navigator Tobias Furneaux named this location in 1773 after observing fires lit by Tasmanian Aboriginal communities along the coastline.
The area holds deep connections to palawa people, with three Aboriginal family groups - Panpe-kanner, Leener-rerter, and Pinter-rairer meeting regularly in this location.
Visitors can access seven free campgrounds along the road from St Helens to The Gardens, with additional paid sites in Mount William National Park.
The Bay of Fires Lodge Walk guides travelers through the coastline while Mount William reaches 216 meters, offering views toward the Furneaux Islands.
Address: Bay of Fires, Australia
GPS coordinates: -41.14000,148.30000
Latest update: March 3, 2025 13:53
Tasmania offers national parks, geological formations, and historical sites. This Australian island features natural gorges, white sandy beaches, mountains, lakes, and forests. Visitors can discover 19th-century penitentiaries, botanical gardens, museums, and wildlife reserves. Endemic wildlife, including Tasmanian devils, wombats, and pademelons, can be observed in several sanctuaries. National parks allow for hiking, skiing, and river exploration.
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