Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Camping Trip Bay of Fires Tasmania

Recently the family and I traveled to the East Coast of Tasmania to a very special place called the Bay of Fires. Truth is hubby and the kids journed there last year and I stayed at home and sewed all weekend. They had such a  remarkable time that they convinced me that I had to come this year, ever though it meant no shower for 3 days, and sleeping on the ground in a tent.

Hubby was very excited when we pulled up and discovered that the campsite they stayed in last year was free. He motioned to a small walking track amongst the tress and instructed that we start hauling our gear in that direction. As the trees cleared I was lost for words. This is what I saw.

Hubby must have heard my gasp and proudly exclaimed "See I told you so".

This was the most beautiful camp site that I had ever seen, and we had the place to ourselves.
Here is out campsite taken from the opposite direction.You can just see our tents nestled amongst the trees.


 The kids were able to paddle in the lagoon and walking along the beach was pure bliss.



The Bay of Fires is most famous for its stunning white beaches and rocks which are covered in a natural Lichen.You will soon see what I mean when you look at the photos.



 Here are the kids scrambling over the rocks and if you look very carefully one of them is standing on the large rock in the distance.They are just a small speck!
 Here is Miss Eleven on a rock being King of the World!.

But the photo that says it all was captured by Tony (the Dad of the family that came with us). After returning from a day of bush walking and discovered waterfalls we were greeted with this stunning sunset which lasted about 10 minutes. Isn't it amazing!


Hope you have enjoyed seeing a bit of Tasmania, it is an amazing place to live and I feel very grateful.
Until next time.
Warmly Lenna

23 comments:

  1. lovely pictures Leena... thanks for sharing your camping trip with us.... just awesome... one day I will get to Tassie..
    Hugz

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  2. Lenna;
    Thank you,thank you for posting such nice pictures. How lucky you are to be able to camp at such a beautiful place. Only in my dreams will I ever get to Tasmania. The one of the sunset is my favorite.

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  3. Thanks for sharing the camping photos. That sunset is fantastic. How could you not enjoy being somewhere that beautiful. JO

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  4. I know what you mean it is absolutely stunning.We spent 6 weeks in Tassie was awesome. Thank you for sharing you camping trip with us.

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  5. What beautiful photos, Lenna. This looks like a very magical spot.

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  6. oulsocyWhat a beautiful place to live--Tasmania. I absolutely love your pictures. Thank you for sharing them.

    Mary Z in IL

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  7. Beautiful pictures Leena...
    Thanks for sharing them and ur experience with everyone..

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  8. Leena, it seems that you have been in heaven there! :)....I would stay there for ever...amazing, breathtaking pictures....oh, how wonderful places this earth hides!

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  9. Wow! Stunning. I'd camp on the ground in a spot like that.

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  10. Thanks for sharing your photos Lenna. It looks so beautiful. On a rainy day in Ireland, I can only dream of being there!

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  11. Such a beautiful place!! Fantastic photos - I love the sunset one very much, thank you for sharing!

    Hugs,
    Tatyana

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  12. Beautiful, gorgeous pictures. What a wonderful place. thank you for posting them for us to enjoy!!!

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  13. Beautiful pictures Leena,thanks for sharing it.It truely is a wonderful place.

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  14. Fabulous! I am so jelly :) Thank you so much for sharing your trip pictures. It is now on my bucket list of places to go.
    Dana
    St. Louis, MO

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  15. Hi Lenna, thanks for sharing the pictures...a very beautiful spot indeed. My husband and I do our fair share of camping in northern Ontario, Canada..if you'd like to see some of our pictures please check out our camping blog.

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  16. OH, I did enjoy seeing your photos. My, what an awesome peaceful looking place.

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  17. Me encantaron las fotos Leena, gracias por compartirlas.

    Un abrazo


    Ale
    Costa Rica

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  18. Just breath taking! Thank you so much for sharing your stunning photos.I bet that you have come back feeling quite relaxed and inspired.

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  19. Thanks much! Congratulations for choosing camping and enjoying beautiful nature.

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  20. What a beautiful place to camp. It is gorgeous and so peaceful looking. Thank you for sharing.

    Have a super great sewing and stitching day.

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  21. Hello Leena,
    Tasmania looks like a little bit of heaven on earth, realy beautiful, thank you for sharing.

    Anita South Africa

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  22. !!Dios!!..No es bonitas es el paraĆ­so!!quien pudiese visitarlo un saludo.

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  23. Hi there! I'm going to the Bay of Fires on the weekend with my boyfriend. I was hoping if you could tell me where your campsite was? It looks so magical. <3

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