Beach
Bay of Fires
St Helens, Tasmania
White sand, orange-lichen boulders and turquoise water along a quiet coast.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 2 hours
The Gardens and the beaches around it are best known for the bright orange lichen on granite. The coast has dozens of pull-offs and walks. Camping is free in designated areas. Keep an eye out for snakes in warm weather.
Good to know
- Visit at sunrise or sunset
- Take a swimsuit but watch for cold water
- Respect fire bans
- Best time
- Sunrise
- Open
- All year
- Getting there
- Gravel roads in places, ok for 2WD.
- Vehicles
- Campervans fine
- Dogs
- Dogs on a lead
Facilities
- Toilets
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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