Binalong Bay

The red lichen on the rocks of Binalong Bay give the region its name.... "Bay of Fires". One of our favourite spots in beautiful Tasmania.

The Bay of Fires is characterized by white beaches, blue water and huge granite blocks that are colored bright orange by lichens. Perhaps, Captain Tobias Furneaux named the bay after these fiery red rocks. ... The lichens responsible for the orange hue in the rocks of Bay of Fires belong to the family Hymeneliaceae.....

Moulting Bay Tasmania

This spot is located halfway between St Helens and Binalong Bay in the Bay of Fires area. During our 2 days there, Marianne...

... Bay of Fires, Tasmania

Moulting Bay Tasmania

This will be the last shot posted for a while I reckon- a few consecutive weekends of weddings leading up to Christmas will...

Another hand held pano of Binalong Bay, in the Bay of Fires, Tasmania. The red rocks are due to lichen....

Bay of Fires Tasmania

Another image from the Bay of Fires ( Binalong Bay). I noticed this curious looking rock resting on the surface as well as the...

Moulting Bay Tasmania

I love a good archive delve! In preparation for the upcoming book submission, I've been going through both 2008 and 2011 trips...