Bay of Fires Conservation Area

The conservation area is managed by the Parks and Wildlife Service Tasmania and offers some of the most accessible wilderness camping on the east coast. Campgrounds including Grants Lagoon, Jeanneret, Swimcart, Cosy Corner, Seatons Cove, and Sloop Reef are spread along the coast, all free and with no booking required. Facilities vary by site but generally include pit toilets and cleared tent pads. Campfires are permitted in designated fireplaces. Dogs on leads are allowed in most areas except Jeanneret Beach campground.

Walking between campgrounds along the beach and headland tracks is the signature experience, with the full route taking two to three days at a relaxed pace. The marine environment supports weedy sea dragons, blue-ringed octopus, and abundant reef fish in the clear shallows. Kayaking, fishing, and wildlife watching are popular throughout the year. Note that the northern section of the broader Bay of Fires from Ansons River to larapuna (Eddystone Point) lies within Mount William National Park and requires a valid parks pass, but the conservation area proper does not.