St Helens (Tasmania)
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Did you know!
This small beach town was the claimed birthplace of the sultry Hollywood screen siren of the 30s, Merle Oberon. She was actually born in Mumbai of a mixed race family, but persisted with the myth of her birthplace until her death, even though she never visited the town.Get in
St Helens is on the Tasman Hwy, which tracks the eastern coast of Tasmania north of Hobart. It is around two hours drive from Launceston, which is also the closest airport.
See
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phone: +61 3 6376 1479address: 61 Cecilia StRegional museum with over 1000 artefacts on display.
Do
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phone: +61 499 209 756address: Main Rd, Binalong BayFive-star boat and dining options from the town known as the seafood capital of Tasmania.
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Michael Haley's Gone Fishing Charters
address: PO Box 149 St Helens Tasmania 7216Gone Fishing Charters is a fishing charter operation concentrating on fish on the East Coast of Tasmania. -
Ahoy! Boat Hire
address: Watersports Centre St Helens Tasmania 7216Ahoy! Boat Hire offers a range of watercraft for hire from a dinghy to a luxury pontoon. -
East Coast Scuba Centre
address: 124 Binalong Bay Road St Helens Tasmania 7216Offers diving and snorkelling equipment for hire on Tasmania’s east coast. Keen Angler Fishing ChartersJoin skippers Lionel and Kai-lee for a full or half day fishing adventure, big game or reef fishing, for up to 4 people.
Tas 4x4 Tours
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Zulu Charterz
phone: +61 487 351 408
Eat
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phone: +61 3 6373 6157address: St Columba Falls Road, PyenganaCreators of award-winning traditional, cloth-bound cheddar cheese which is made using the methods of the pioneers. Apart from the cheeses, the dairy shop sells deliciously fresh milkshakes, cakes, handcrafted wood items, pottery and more.
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Cerise Brook Orchard
address: 315 Medea Cove Road, St HelensCherries and plums available for sale, along with coffee and tea. Also, 9-hole family golf course on site - clubs for hire.
Drink
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Priory Ridge Wines Cellar Door
phone: +61 3 6376 1916
Sleep
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Homelea Accommodation Spa Cottage & Apartments.
address: 16 - 18 Tasman Highway, St HelensApartment and cottage accommodation. -
address: 1 Quail Street St HelensResort with 60 guest rooms.
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phone: +61-3-63761661address: 5 Cameron St, St Helens Tasmania 7216This hostel is centrally located and offers beautiful views.
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address: St Helens, TasmaniaFrom budget cabins to Valley View units.
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The French House
phone: +61 3 6376 2602 -
Sweetwater Villas
phone: +61 3 6376 1424 -
Queechy Cottages
phone: +61 3 6376 1321 -
Bayside Inn
phone: +61 3 6376 1466 -
Artnor Lodge
phone: +61 3 6376 1234 -
phone: +61 3 6376 8936address: 170 Binalong Bay Road
Go next
A short drive north is Binalong Bay, gateway to the beautiful beaches of the Bay of Fires. Please note there are no shops north of St Helens and no water available, so stock up on fuel and bring your own water supplies.
Visit St Columba Falls, situated about 30 minutes from St Helens and 12 kilometres from the township of Pyengana. The Falls, which plunge 90 metres from the Mt Victoria foothills, can either be viewed from the car park or from a viewing platform at the end of an easy 15-20 minute rainforest walk.
Visit St Columba Falls, situated about 30 minutes from St Helens and 12 kilometres from the township of Pyengana. The Falls, which plunge 90 metres from the Mt Victoria foothills, can either be viewed from the car park or from a viewing platform at the end of an easy 15-20 minute rainforest walk.