This area of Tasmanian North East Coast is called 'Bay of Fires' which we visited in the summer, early autumn.
The Bay of Fires was named by English navigator Tobias Furneaux in 1773 when he saw fires burning along the coast, lit by Tasmanian Aboriginal people. Aptly, the are of larapuna, which includes the Bay of Fries, is the setting for one of Tasmania's first Aboriginal tourism ventures.
The Bay of Fires is famous for its crystal-clear waters, white sandy beaches and beautiful vegetation. But it's the orange lichen-covered granite boulders that attract most visitors. Those orange rocks in fact make the bay look like it's set on fire, especially during the sunset.
We visited the Bay of Fires mid afternoon so the sun was a bit harsh.
What a beautiful place, I like all those big boulders.
ReplyDeleteIt's a good place to be on a nice day Bill, the colours are amazing
DeleteWow che meraviglia! Questi nassi rossi danno un tono alquanto particolare alla zona
ReplyDeleteThey do Stefania, makes the rocks/boulders stand out.
Deletewow Such a beautiful place!
ReplyDeleteYes Angie, it is.
DeleteGorgeous place.
ReplyDeleteSure is Catarina.
DeleteBeautiful photos of this lovely area Margaret. Also interesting as to how it got its name.
ReplyDeleteYes all is interesting, good to know for me too.
DeleteTambién me ha llamado la atención esas hermosas rocas, con un punto de color bastante atractivo. Se ha convertido en la protagonista de esos bellos paisajes.
ReplyDeleteUn abrazo
Unusual to see these rocks/boulders that colour, makes the area rather attractive from the normal rocks.
DeleteExcellent done, the fires on the stone by the water.
ReplyDeleteThanks Bob.
DeleteThe orange lichen is spectacular. I am much more used to a grey green variety.
ReplyDeleteUsually grey rocks but up the mid north east coast of the Island is the orange.
DeleteIt is simply spectacular.
ReplyDeleteIt sure is David.
DeleteWhat a lovely place
ReplyDeleteIt is Jo-Anne.
DeleteThis is a location I got a few nice long exposures at. A beautiful location for many photography opportunities.
ReplyDeleteProbably was, though there are many places up the east coast that you could have photographed and probably did at sunset :)
DeleteThe orange rocks are spectacular. I wonder why the lichen is orange. Iron in the rocks?
ReplyDeleteFrom research Andrew the lichen belongs to the Hymeneliaceae family and it's a fungi!
DeleteWe used to visit Tassie often, but I don't think anyone ever suggested going to the Bay of Fires. I will watch the tv ads for Tasmanian tourism more carefully.
ReplyDeleteOh did you Hels, what a pity you never went that way. Back in the day it wasn't a big thing this lichen, these days the tourist people promote it and the people love it.
DeleteWhat a beautiful place this is, very beautiful those rocks with the color.
ReplyDeleteGreetings Irma
They are nice and different Irma.
DeleteI love the orange-- we see orange sometimes, as wells as yellow. But most of it is grey-green here.
ReplyDeleteI'm told there are a few other areas in this world with the orange rocks. Yellow would look different, can say I've never seen that colour on rocks.
DeleteUn lugar con prerciosos contrastes. Me gustan esas piedras.
ReplyDeleteBuen domingo Margaret.
Un abrazo.
Certainly contrast. Thank you Laura.
DeleteThe rocks certainly live up to the name! So pretty!
ReplyDeletehugs
Donna
They certainly do Donna.
DeleteNo wonder it is named Bay of Fires. The orange rocks is the reason behind the name.
ReplyDeletePart of the reason Nancy..
DeleteSooooooo pretty. I can imagine how the orange bolders look when the sunsets. I bet it's breath taking.
ReplyDeleteSandy's Space
To be true I've never looked at sunset, have stayed there once when young in a tent and didn't bother to look - that was before I got interesting in taking photos :)
DeleteMagnificent, as are all the areas and all your photos of the magnificent areas.
ReplyDeleteMy apologies for being a bit slack in responding of late. Take care.
That's ok Lee and thanks.
DeleteVery impressive.
ReplyDeleteReally annoyed that I never got to Tassie - with my health now
that dream is out of the question so keep up the great work with
your tourist visas of our Island state.
Colin
PS: I am still enjoying your Tassie oysters - another dozen
fresh ones last night - yummy!
Love oysters and pleased you like our oysters.
DeleteWell I guess you can't go everywhere Colin, sometimes we have to choose which place we go to.
The rock color is unique..lovely place
ReplyDeleteThanks Ashok.
DeleteA beautiful place, I like the coast with rocks. And, of course, beautiful colors.
ReplyDeleteInteresting colours in those rocks, also good beaches
DeleteOh, my goodness, that’s beautiful! I would never want to leave.
ReplyDeleteI’m sad to hear you are selling your caravan but I’m sure you have a good reason. We have been unable to enjoy ours for a couple months now and we miss it! Hopefully we will be able to use it again when it cools off a bit.
Time comes for the caravan to be sold. Hopefully you do get to use yours soon and enjoy.
DeleteEs un lugar precioso Margaret, me encantaría ir a verlo. Un abrazo.
ReplyDeleteMuch better in person to see but not always possible Teresa.
DeleteWOW! Spectacular, Margaret.
ReplyDeleteThe orange rocks are something else!
Hugs and blessings
Indeed they are.
DeleteWhat a lovely place, the colours of the rocks are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Love that place! I've never seen colours like that on rocks. Thanks for capturing those beautiful images.
ReplyDeleteNice area. You are welcome.
DeleteHow interesting are the rocks with the orange lichens.
ReplyDeleteFantastic place!
It's different Maria.
DeleteHello Margaret
ReplyDeleteHow stunning these stones look, at first glance I thought it was their natural color, but as I read it is the effect of the lichen that adorns them. A beautiful and charming place in one word!
The lichen is through the entire rocks.
DeleteThis is a wonderful, very beautiful place.
ReplyDeleteIt is.
DeleteThat is, most definitely, on our 'must visit' list! (tentativelytasmanian.blog)
ReplyDeleteI'm sure you will visit there in due course. It is lovely in reality.
DeleteMuy bella serie de imagenes, amiga.
ReplyDeleteThank you Ildefonso.
DeleteThose rocks are amazing. We have been to Tassie 3 times but I have never seen the Bay of Fires. Our daughter has been there and they took lovely photos and painted the scene. That is how I heard of it before.
ReplyDeleteWell I guess even coming 3 times you just don't get to see everything Diane, it's good your daughter visited there - lots of painting for her to do then.
DeleteThere is so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteIt is lovely Anne and thank you.
DeleteBeautiful bay, undoubtedly draws attention to the orange color of the rocks, a spectacle when the sun hits them full.
ReplyDeleteBest regards.
Oh yes, the sun and light makes so much difference to the colours there as it does anywhere Jose.
DeleteOh such a stunning and magical bay dear Margaret!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeletenever saw such neat and artistically formed beach !
it really deserve to be visited once in a lifetime :)
thank you so much for sharing .love it
hugs and blessings
You are welcome Baili and I'm pleased you could visit and leave a comment..thank you.
DeletePanorami molto partocolari con massi molto belli che fanno contorno al paesaggio. Un abbraccio Angelo.
ReplyDeleteIt's interesting Angelo how all those rocks/boulders just sit there and have done for millions of years.
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