Bay of Fires

 Bay of Fires is on the east coast of Tasmania, a beautiful place to visit and photos taken with my phone to show on my blog along with beaches in the area.

The Bay of Fires

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.