Bay of Fires (Mount William Park)
Bay of Fires is the name of a unique coastline in Mount William National Park in northeastern Tasmania. The coast is desolate and scenic, with secluded white sandy beaches nestled between dunes and granite rocks, offering stunning views of heathland, forests and coastal areas. Occasionally, flocks of yellow-tailed mourning cockatoos swoop overhead. Fishing is excellent, with the waters of the Bay of Fires being one of the few places in Tasmania where Australian bass are found. Visitors can also go scuba diving or snorkeling. Many important Aboriginal cultural sites are located here, and the government has recommended that the area of this park be returned to the indigenous people.
The best way to see the coast and the surrounding desert is to take a guided walking tour.
Mount William National Park itself was created as a nature preserve and is home to many unique birds – eagles, wedge-tailed eagles, and peregrine falcons, for which there is plenty of food. The park is home to wallabies, wombats, echidnas, poo-tailed possums and Tasmanian devils – it is also the only area in Tasmania with a rare breed of kangaroo. In spring, the park abounds with flowers that attract butterflies, other insects and many small birds, and there are over 100 different species of insects in the park..
