Bay of Fires
Highlights
• Bridestowe Lavender Farm (seasonal)
• Bay of Fires and Binalong Bay
• Orange lichen covered rocks at Harbour Point
• Coastal town of St Helens
Itinerary
Departs Launceston – enjoy the rolling green hills and fertile farm land, passing through quaint towns including Lilydale.
Seasonal visit to Bridestowe Lavender Farm – home to Bobbie Bear (not available 1 Apr to 1 Sept).
The commercial lavender flowers in December/January, but there is normally different varieties of flowering lavender near the gift shop all year round.
We have a quick stop in Scottsdale at the award winning Cottage Bakery for lunch supplies to enjoy at our stop at the Bay of Fires.
Visit the tree carvings at the town of Legerwood* (time permitting) before taking a short walk through moss covered trees and ferns in the Myrtle Rainforest Walk on the Welborough Pass.
Coach touring through the tin mining towns of Branxholm and Derby.
The onto our stop at one of the prettiest places in Tasmania. View the orange lichen covered, granite rocky outcrops between a large collection of hidden beaches – this is the Bay Of Fires.
We will call into Binalong Bay for a beach experience, then Harbour Point for great photo opportunities, and another a beach walk along remote Taylor’s Beach.Sample fresh oysters straight from the farm at Lease 65 (subject to availability).
View the esplanade and fishing boats in St. Helens.Head through St Mary’s Pass and head inland past contrasting grazing lands of the Fingal Valley and Northern Midlands.
Coal mining towns of Fingal and Avoca.Finish your full day tour back in Launceston with memories of this unique and pristine area of Tasmania.
Note: Maximum of 10 passengers on this tour. Lunch at own expense.
*The Lavender Farm is not available from 1 Apr to 1 Sep, and is replaced by a visit to the Legerwood tree carvings. Legerwood visit is time permitting.
included with
• Small group touring with commentary and oyster tasting (subject to availability).
• Live commentary
• Bridestowe Lavender Farm (seasonal)
• Coastal town of St Helens
• Bay of Fires and Binalong Bay
excluded by
All other services not stated above
Restrictions
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Detailed Description
Visit one of the world’s most beautiful beaches at the Bay of Fires. Departing from Launceston, travel amongst rainforests and farmlands of North East of Tasmania and enjoy a picnic lunch in an idyllic setting.
The Bay of Fires extends from Binalong Bay to Eddystone Point. With one of the most stunning seascapes in Tasmania, the combination of orange-hued granite rocks, white sandy beaches and turquoise-coloured ocean it is simply jaw-dropping scenery.
This tour takes you through the green rolling hills and fertile farmlands around Lilydale and Scottsdale, onto the temperate rainforest of the Weldborough Pass, then the spectacular coastal region of the Bay Of Fires, and to the open grazing lands of the Fingal Valley and Northern Midlands. Bring your own picnic lunch or purchase lunch to enjoy en route at Binalong Bay.
