ANSONS BAY & EDDYSTONE LH

 

1/ Ansons Bay is on the extreme north east coast of Tasmania. It is a large hamlet serving pleasure boating and beach activities. There is also a large camping area at nearby Policemans Point.

2/ Ansons Bay is a large enclosed bay with only a narrow exit into the Tasman Sea. The western shore is dotted with holiday homes.

3/ The area has a number of piers and places to launch boats. It is very busy in the summer holidays.

4/ This is a lagoon near the Ansons Bay hamlet.

5/ This is the view from Policemans Point looking West towards the Ansons Bay hamlet.

6/ The entrance to Ansons Bay is via a narrow entrance that can only be crossed by boats at high tide.

7/ Looking north across the bar you can see Eddystone Lighthouse 10 kilometres away.

8/ At Policemans Point you look south across the famous Bay of Fires. At high tide the mighty Tasman Sea crashes into the shore.

9/ The approach to Ansons Bay is through very fertile farm land. In the distance is Mt Cameron.

10/ I was lucky that day to snap this lovely photo of a rainbow near a dairy farm near Ansons Bay.

1/ Eddystone Lighthouse is about 10 kilometres north of Ansons Bay. It is on the most eastern edge of Tasmania. The lighthouse is 42 metres high and was built in 1889. Its light can be seen from 40 kilometres away.

2/ This is the view of the lighthouse from its base. It is an awesome sight.

3/ From the lighthouse you look north across a rocky shore. To the left is the Mt William National Park.

4/ Nearby is the original lighthouse that was replaced by the massive tower in 1889.

5/ Near the lighthouse were three quaint homes for the lighthouse keepers families.

6/ This metal shed was probably the first building built on the lighthouse site.

7/ South of the lighthouse is the start of the famous Bay of Fires beach. This is truly one of the most beautiful beaches in the World.

8/ To reach the beach you must cross through a large area of beautiful white sand dunes.

9/ The dune valleys are so deep in places that you can not see the sea beyond.

10/ The roar of the waves dominates the beach. It is truly a very beautiful and peaceful place.

11/ The Bay of Fires has many moods. Here you see two plovers feeding near the surf.

12/ The shore line is replete with boulders sculptured by the wind.

13/ This large boulder was twice the height of a man.

14/ This is a cove north of the lighthouse. Beyond is the Mt William National Park.

15/ The Bay of Fires beaches are famous for their red stained rocks.

 

1/ The Bay of Fires is a large beach conservation area in north east Tasmania. It stretches from Ansons Bay south to St Helens. This page shows photos taken in the Gardens area in 2014. This area is accessed from "Gardens Road" which starts just south of Binalong Bay.

2/ The walks starts on a lovely white sand beach. Note that many beaches in Tasmania have dangerous rips and you should find out about their safety before bathing. Do not expect to see signs warning you that your beach is dangerous.

3/ The beach is narrow at this point.

4/ A large creek exiting into the Bay of Fires. You should expect to have to cross small creeks on your way.

5/ This photo shows a small creek emptying into the bay.

6/ This photo shows a large tibal pond.

7/ This photo shows how you will meet areas of shingle, sea weed as well as sand.

8/ In some sections you will have to walk on scree.

9/ The relentless sea is always to be seen and heard.

10/ Pelicans forage on a sand bar.

11/ A view down towards grass and red rocks.

12/ At this point we were crossing red rocks. On the horizon is one of the many hamlets that are close to the Bay of Fires.

13/ This photo shows a close up of the famous red rocks.