Bay of Fires

Bay of Fires is a 29-kilometre stretch of coastline in north-eastern Tasmania, extending from Binalong Bay to Eddystone Point within the Break O'Day municipality. Renowned for its white sandy beaches, turquoise water and granite boulders covered in vivid orange lichen, it lies within the Bay of Fires Conservation Area. The area offers pristine coastal scenery, swimming, snorkelling and walking opportunities and is a major nature-based tourism destination in Tasmania.

Visitors can expect a largely undeveloped coastline of white sand beaches, clear turquoise water and granite boulders covered in orange lichen. The area comprises multiple beaches and coves including Binalong Bay, The Gardens and Cosy Corner, backed by coastal heath and conservation area. There are lookouts, short walking tracks, swimming and snorkelling spots, camping areas and picnic facilities. No shops or major developments are within the bay itself, offering a natural, tranquil coastal environment.

Named Bay of Fires in 1773 by Captain Tobias Furneaux of HMS Adventure, who observed numerous Aboriginal fires along the coastline. The area has a long Aboriginal occupation history and later became known for fishing, farming and coastal settlement around Binalong Bay and Eddystone Point, where the Eddystone Point Lighthouse was built in 1889.

The coastline is part of the cultural landscape of Tasmanian Aboriginal people and remains significant for its natural heritage values. The vivid lichen-covered boulders, white beaches and conservation area are recognised as an iconic natural symbol of Tasmania and a focus for nature-based tourism and conservation.