Bay of Fires Walk

A beach walk on the wild side

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This four day beach walk down east coast Tasmania’s northern shoreline known as the Bay of Fires (so named after the Aboriginal campfires seen by European explorers) takes in beautiful wilderness coastline, magnificent white sand beaches and unbelievably clear blue water interspersed with boulders burnished by brilliant hues of orange lichen. The area is also a haven for wildlife - Eastern grey kangaroos, echidnas, brush-tail possums, wombats, Bennetts wallabies and Tasmanian devils all call it home.  You will join a small group led by well-informed, young Tasmanian guides. The starting point is Evandale (near Launceston), where you will be transferred to the beginning of the walk.

Suggested Itinerary

Day 1

The walk itself begins at Boulder Point where views north to the Bass Strait Islands reveal the last remaining stepping stones of the land bridge that once connected Tasmania to the mainland. Today’s walk (approximately 9kms / 4 hours) takes you to Forrester Beach Camp where a large canvas roof over a metal frame on a timber base provides your secluded shelter just steps from a glorious white sand beach.

Day 2

Today’s walk (approximately 14kms /  7 hours) follows beautiful beaches and spectacular coves to your hilltop sanctuary for the next 2 nights - the award-winning Bay of Fires Lodge, the only building on 20kms of magnificent coastal wilderness.

Boasting views up and down the coastline, the Lodge consists of two long timber and glass pavilions positioned at right angles to the sea so as to minimise visual impact from the beach. The living area boasts a large timber deck and open fire whilst the twin share rooms have floor-to-ceiling louvred windows, ensuring that when you wake, the bush is almost within touch. There are composting toilets - and solar power provides energy for lighting and hot showers (the pumping of rainwater is ‘handraulic’ so be prepared to pump your own water for a shower!) The Lodge is renowned for its superb cuisine served with fine Tasmanian wines - the perfect way to end a day’s walking!

Day 3

The day is yours to decide whether you sleep late or rise early to kayak in the protected clear waters of Anson’s Bay. You may prefer to go snorkelling or explore the nearby sand dunes and shell coves. In the evening, a guided wildlife walk brings the opportunity to see wombats, wallabies and possums or with a bit of luck - even a Tasmanian devil!

Day 4

Enjoy a leisurely day with time to explore the beaches and headlands, take a swim or curl up with a book before heading back to Evandale.