The effect of the blowhole arises when waves hit a cavity in the rock. It can reach a height of few meters high, depending on how strong the waves are.
Frozen in motion.
The girls are deliberating when is a good time to snap a perfect blowhole shot.
Ask the gentleman here. He seems like a pro.
Me & my reflection.
Catching up some quiet time together.
Catching I-do-not-know what. My auntie has no fear, let alone the cold water.
In perfect timing.
One of the hits that I like.
After a night stay at St Helens, we start the day with breakfast at Binalong Bay Cafe. We are fortunate that it is opened as the new owner Max, has just taken over the business recently.
Bay of Fires, Binalong Bay got its name when the first explorer saw fires on the beach. The fire was apparently set by the Aborigines to lead others into believing that the place was densely populated.
Orange lichen covered granite boulders also give the impression that the beach is on fire.
Binalong Bay is popular for its pristine white sandy beaches with turquoise crystal clear water.
It is also the place for locals to practise fishing from the beach.
For us, we just want to burn-off the hefty breakfast by taking a stroll on the beach.
It is a nice feeling to walk and be beaten by both the cold wind and the warmth from the sun. Kind of a contradiction, isn't it?
The girls are just happy to be out picking sea shells.
Soon, it is time to leave the east coast of Tasmania. We are heading towards inland, to Cradle Mountain next.
One last shot before we say goodbye.
Other than visiting the Bay of Fires, there is actually nothing much to see at St Helens in winter. However in other seasons, St Helens is a popular destination for fishing enthusiasts. Scores of boats travel out to the open sea for salmon, tuna & marlin catch.
We stopped over here to break the journey, as it would be too long a drive to get to Cradle Mountain from Freycinet.
And another travel trip awaiting....
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