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The Bay of Fires (
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: ''larapuna)'' is a bay on the northeastern coast of
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in Australia, extending from Binalong Bay to Eddystone Point. The bay was given its name in 1773 by Captain
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on the beaches. Bay whaling activities were carried out in the area in the 1840s. The Bay of Fires is a region of white beaches, blue water and orange-hued
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(the colour of which is actually produced by a lichen). The northern section of the bay is part of Mount William National Park; the southern end is a conservation area. A wide range of activities can be pursued in the Bay of Fires area, including camping, beach activities, boating, bird watching, fishing, swimming, surfing and walking.


Tourism

In the 2000s, the Bay of Fires received several tourism accolades. In 2005, it was named as the world's second best beach by
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. In 2008, it was named the world's "hottest" travel destination for 2009 by international guide book
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History

The Bay of Fires was a meeting place for Aboriginal family groups such as Panpe-kanner, Leener-rerter and Pinter-rairer.


Pictures

File:Binalong Bay beach.JPG, Binalong Bay Beach File:Bay of Fires rocks.JPG, Beach and Rocks File:Bay of Fires-07.jpg File:Bay of Fires-10.jpg File:Bay of Fires-06.jpg


References

East Coast Tasmania Beaches of Tasmania Bays of Tasmania Whaling stations in Australia {{Tasmania-geo-stub