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Day 1 arrive in hobart.

Welcome to Tasmania! Hotel rooms are available for immediate check-in. A pre-night is not required for early check-in. Please schedule flights to arrive by 4pm in time for a welcome meeting and drink featuring local wines and spirits.

Day 2 HOBART. EXCURSION TO BRUNY ISLAND

This morning, visit the famous Salamanca Market with a chance to meet artisans and taste fresh local produce. After time to explore the market on your own, travel to Bruny Island and enjoy a tasting tour of this rugged island that may include local specialties such as fresh oysters, cheeses, berries, and more. Return to Hobart where your evening is at leisure.

Day 3 HOBART. EXCURSION TO HAMILTON & NEW NORFOLK

This morning, participate in a master class at Federation Artisan Chocolate. Learn the process of making chocolate from bean to bar and enjoy some tastings. Next, visit a working sheep and cropping farm where you will see a sheep shearing demonstration, working dogs rounding up the sheep, and learn about the extensive conservation program on the farm, before sitting down for a freshly prepared lunch. Continue to New Norfolk for an orientation tour. Return to Hobart where the remainder of the day is at leisure.

Day 4 HOBART–BOTHWELL–SCAMANDER

Travel into the scenic central highlands of Tasmania and visit the Australasian Golf Museum, which tells the story of how golf evolved from a crude game into one of Australia's most popular participation sports. Next, visit Old Kempton Distillery, a whiskey distillery located in a beautifully restored 1840's colonial inn. Later, see Oatlands & Callington Flour Mill, the only working example of its type in the southern hemisphere. Before arriving at your hotel, enjoy a leisurely walk on the Grey Mare's Waterfall Trail. Tonight, enjoy a fresh seafood dinner at a local restaurant.

Day 5 SCAMANDER. EXCURSION TO BAY OF FIRES

This morning, stretch your legs on the legendary Bay of Fires Walk and enjoy spectacular views of the sandy white beaches, colorful orange granite boulders, and emerald-blue waters. Next, watch a jam making demonstration at Eureka Farm, growers of fruits and berries. The remainder of the day is at leisure for you to explore more on your own. You may wish to try your hand at fishing, shop for a favorite souvenir, visit the art galleries, or relax and just enjoy this amazing setting.

Day 6 SCAMANDER–NABOWLA–LAUNCESTON

Start the day with a visit to Pyengana Dairy where you'll join in a cheese making discussion and enjoy a tasting of Australia's heritage farmhouse cheese. Next, visit Bridestowe Lavender Estate for a tour and a lunch of local produce. Then, make a stop at a local winery and find out why Tasmanian wine is among the best in the world. Tonight, your Tour Director hosts a festive farewell dinner featuring local Tassie produce and wine.

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Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. You may also choose to extend your time in Launceston and explore more on your own. Extra nights are available for purchase.

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Guide to Visiting The Bay of Fires, Tasmania

The Bay of Fires is one of Tasmania’s biggest attractions and needs only a few words to explain how magnificent they are.

Situated on the northeast coast of Tasmania, the Bay of Fires is a region of white beaches, blue water, and these incredible orange-hued granite rock formations in which the fiery colour is produced by a lichen.

We spent the morning there climbing over the rocks, wandering the beaches, and being mesmerized by the colours.

If you’re thinking of visiting Bay of Fires on your trip to Tasmania, here is everything you need to know…

What is the Bay of Fires?

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The Bay of Fires are a unique set of rocks that adorn the Eastern shoreline of Tasmania. They get their name from an English navigator named Captain Tobias Furneaux, who passed by the shores in 1773.

When he looked over at the beach, he saw fires burning all along the coast. They were lit by the local Tasmanian Aboriginal people.

Today, they are known not only for the story of aboriginal fires, but for their gorgeous white sand beaches and crystal-clear waters, and most famously, the granite boulders that are covered in orange lichen, giving them their unique appearance.

Where is the Bay of Fires?

The Bay of Fires is located in the Skeleton Bay Reserve, 186km (2.5 hours’ drive) from Launceston.

The nearest town is Binalong Bay, the gateway to the Bay of Fires, which is situated at the southern end of the Bay of Fires.

The Bay of Fires, while indicated as one point on the map, is actually a whole coastline that expands for about 50km.

It starts from Binalong Bay which is considered the main beach area, and extends all the way up to Eddystone Point in the north.

The best way to see it is to walk from Binabong Bay, but depending on your fitness level will tell you how far you walk.

You can walk 5 minutes from the town and see them, or hike for 40km to Eddystone Point through the Bay of Fires Conservation Area.

To get to Bay of Fires you will need to drive towards St Helens along the A3 (Tasmanian Highway), and then turn off onto the C850 towards Binalong Bay. The drive from St Helens to Binalong Bay is about 10 minutes.

If you’re driving from Hobart, it’s about 3.5 hours drive. Click here for rental car availability and prices.

Alternatively, you can get a bus from Launceston to St Helens by Calow’s Coaches , but you will need to get a taxi from St Helens to Binalong Bay.

You can also find multi-day hiking tours that go from Launceston. These tours are from 3 to 5 days.

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• 5 Day Multi-Day Hike from Hobart

Before you go, here are some tips for visiting Bay of Fires:

• Wear sturdy shoes, the rock surface can be slippery.
• Try to stay in Binalong Bay the night before and visit them for sunrise, it’s the most beautiful time of day to see them.
• If you don’t want to walk along the coast, the best place to see them is from the boardwalk, or from The Gardens Headland
• Keep your eyes out for wildlife! The park is known for being home to Sea Eagles, Tasmanian Devils, Black Cockatoos, Wallabies, Wombats, and Pademelons. Wildlife is most active in the morning.

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Things to Do Near Bay of Fires

You might find that visiting the Bay of Fires takes no time at all, or you’re happy to spend a whole day exploring them and marvelling at this unique phenomenon.

But if you have made the trip to Binalong Bay and you’re wondering what else to add to your itinerary since you came all this way, here are some other activities I recommend…

If you want to see the entirety of the Bay of Fires coastline, then the Bay of Fires Lodge walk is a 4-day walk from Stumpy’s Point to the Bay of Fires Lodge.

The route takes you from Boulder Point in Mt William National Park, hiking along easy grade 3 terrain past secluded coves, through the lush forest, and along the Ansons River.

This is a hiking expedition for those who don’t want to skimp out on luxuries. You stay in semi-permanent tents in the dunes, walk at a leisurely pace while your guide tells you about the early inhabitants of the region, as well as take an excursion to go kayaking.

This is a great way to not only see the Bay of Fires, but the beautiful natural surroundings of Mount William National Park.

Another great Bay of Fires walk you can take is the Wukalina Walk , which is a 3 day/ 4-night walk guided by the palawa people, the original owners of lutruwita (Bay of Fires region).

As you walk, your guide will share their knowledge, perspective, and stories of the original owners of this land.

You will be picked up from Launceston, and then the walk begins at the northern ends of the Mt William National Park, where you will hike to the summit of wukalina, sleep under the stars, take part in a traditional smoke ceremony, take part in weaving, clapstick making, and shell stringing activities, and of course hike to the Bay of Fires.

You will walk past Anson’s Bay and Seaton Cove, before finishing the walk at Eddy’s Point Lighthouse where a bus will take you back to Launceston.

Located in Binalong Bay, just behind Grants Lagoon, the Bay of Fires Bush Retreat is a modern and luxurious bed and breakfast that offers glamping experiences.

You get to sleep in one of their 10 bell tents, camping out under the stars and enjoying the tranquility of the area. But with the luxury of free WiFi, and a terrace with a bar.

Each tent comes with a king-size mattress and modern decor, but they do have shared toilets. You also have a morning breakfast included in the rate.

Check prices and availability for the Bay of Fires Bush Retreat here.

The Eddy Stone Lighthouse has been in operation since 1889, and is an architectural wonder and a symbol of Tasmania’s rich history.

Perched on top of a pink granite tower, you can climb to where the lighthouse sits and see breathtaking views of the coastline and Bay of Fires.

Around the lighthouse are a picnic area and campsite. You cannot go inside the lighthouse, but where it sits is an area of stunning beauty.

You can also drive to the lighthouse if you don’t feel like walking.

A popular section of the Bay of Fires walk that I recommend you walk is from Swimcart Beach to Sloop Reef .

This section is an easy 2.4km walk and has some incredible views of the rocks, passes hidden coves and lagoons, and also has some great places you can surf.

The hike starts at Swimcart Beach, also known as Jeannert Beach, and passes Cosy Corner campground and Cosy Corner beach (south and north) which is a great place to surf.

The waves on Swimcart Beach and Cosy Corner are some of the best along the Bay of Fires region, so if you want to take a board out onto the ocean this is the place to go.

If you haven’t had enough white sandy beaches in Tasmania , then you should make sure to check out Bay of Fires. It’s not just a beautiful beach, but an area of national importance.

Take some time to learn about the aboriginal history of the area and how it is important to them.

I hope this guide helped you learn about the Bay of Fires in Tasmania, Australia, and gave you some inspiration for visiting.

HOT TIP – Finish your visit to Bay of Fires at the Meresta Eatery for good hot coffee, yummy cakes, and fantastic views over Binalong Bay!

We have two Tasmania group tours to recommend if you don’t want to travel independently. These are with our preferred partner, Globus tours which also include Cosmos. Be sure to use our discount code when booking!

• Ready to discover what all the fuss is about? Serving up waterfalls, wine tastings, and rustic, resort lodges within a stone’s throw of some of Australia’s most spectacular sights, this 9-day Tassie tour will introduce you to the favorite features and creatures of this idyllic island state.
• Consider yourself a bit of a foodie? This escorted tour of Tasmania with Cosmos Tours is the one for you! Embark on the adventure of a lifetime during this 7-day culinary-focused Tasmania tour from Hobart to Launceston.

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Wild Tasmania is as lush and unspoiled as they come. Australia’s most southern state is a thriving ecosystem packed with distinctive flora and fauna – much of which isn’t found anywhere else in the world. Many of Tasmania’s most magnificent national parks aren’t far from major cities either, making them a breeze to explore. 

Hobart and Launceston are packed with art, culture and historic architecture, making both essential stops on any Tasmanian adventure.

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Explore Tasmania with other Seniors. These 36 tours include popular destinations like Hobart and Launceston.

36 trips for 'over 50s' in Tasmania with 229 reviews

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Famous 5 - 5 day Tour of Tasmania

Our guide Tom was great. Good-humoured and full of knowledge. He took us on a passionate journey around Tassie in a jam packed 5-day adventure. Highly recommended!!

• €65 deposit on some dates Some departure dates offer you the chance to book this tour with a lower deposit.

Explorer Six - 6 Day Tour of Tasmania

Justin our driver was fantastic, he had all the stories, history of the area, made us all welcome from the time he picked us up to the time he dropped us off. Every day was well planned and ran smoothly. The only issue was the accommodation at Hobart Travelodge, the room was very small and the bathroom no bigger than a cupboard - Will recommend Under Down Under to family and friends - Well done Under Down Under we had a fantastic time.

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Tasmania's Tarkine & Cradle Mountain Explorer

What an amazing experience!! Our tour guide Keygan was so knowledgeable and made the tour very entertaining and enjoyable. As a solo traveller it was fantastic to be travelling with a group and it was the perfect way to see all the sights that I wouldn’t have known about. Highly recommended!!

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Tassie's Wilderness Icons (6 Days)

Great Itinerary! Fantastic way to tick off seeing the natural beauty of East Coast. Meals where great, actually if anything - there is almost too much food! Fun group, great Guide and Driver - both super helpful and continued to surprise us along the way showing us some secret (or at least not well known) little gems and highlights.

• €100 deposit on some dates Some departure dates offer you the chance to book this tour with a lower deposit.

Tassie's East Coast Highlights (5 Days)

Tasmania is one of Australia's rare hidden gems, if you like great food and wine, gorgeous coastline and green rolling hills this trip is for you

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Super 7 - Seven Day Tour of Tasmania

Our tour was well organised. Our tour guide for Super 7 was TIM who is very knowledgeable, friendly, courteous and gracious. He cited historical facts in each of our destination and that made our trip simply wonderful and informative! Overall I can rate this trip 5/5...

Tassie 5 Highlights

We had a great trip. I had two different guides for my four day tour. Matt and Keygen. The buses were very comfortable. Pick-up and drop off at different locations in Hobart was no problem. The places that we visited and the stops were always well chosen. A good mixture of activities and relaxation. The accommodations were simple but worth their price. I took an "upgrade" to a single room and this room was very comfortable. Both guides were very good and knowledgeable. Unfortunately the weather was not very good on the second day, but Matt certainly did his very best to still make it a nice day for us. I would like to mention that Keygen was an outstanding guide; his positive mood, flexibility and language knowledge made him the perfect guide. He made our visit to Bruny Island and Port Arthur unforgettable. Highly recommendable.

What people love about Tasmania Tours for Seniors

A wonderful tour in every respect. Evan was a fantastic caring guide. Highly recommended

Excellent Larry our guide took very good care of us. Did his best to ensure we all were ok and happy

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• Deutsch: Tasmanien Gruppenreisen für Senioren
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