Bay of Fires

The bay was given its name in 1773 by Captain Tobias Furneaux in Adventure,[3] who saw the fires of Aboriginal people on the beaches.

[4] The Bay of Fires is a region of white beaches, blue water and orange-hued granite (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.

[9] In 2008, it was named the world's "hottest" travel destination for 2009 by international guide book Lonely Planet.

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