St Helens, Tasmania

St Helens is a small fishing town nestled on the shores of Georges Bay. It is a two hour drive (163km) from Launceston and approximately 3 hours from Hobart. St Helens is famous for its amazing oysters which we think are the freshest and plumpest oysters on the East Coast of Tasmania.

St Helen’s is known as the game-fishing capital of Tasmania. You will find excellent seafood at the local restaurants and if you want to go fishing out at sea, you will find deep sea fish such as Striped Trumpeter and Trevalla. Around the reefs, the southern rock lobster or Crayfish as it is called, hides in the rocky cavities. Fishing in the bay includes some great eating fish including Flathead, King Fish and Whiting.


Bay of Fires

East Coast of Tasmania

St Helens is the gateway to the iconic Bay of Fires stretching from Binalong Bay up to Eddystone Point. The world renowned beaches are famous for their pristine turquoise water, brilliant white sandy beaches and striking orange lichen covered rocks. The scenery is truly amazing! There are a string of beaches between Binalong Bay and the Gardens, such as Jeanneret, Swimcart and Cosy Corner. Our favourite spot is Cosy Corner North. You might find a beach all to yourself and there are no big crowds even on the hottest days.


Mountain bike riding

The St Helens Mountain Bike Trails are very scenic with a range of difficulty ratings. Whether you like to speed downhill, enjoy some cross country or just want a fun day on the trails with the family, there’s an experience for everyone. You can hire a bike and get the shuttle to the bike tracks.

The Bay of Fires trail is a 42km wilderness trail ride that stretches from the mountains to the sea winding its way through cool-temperate bush to the stunning white sands of the Bay of Fires.

Walking trails

Walk around Georges Bay

Just walk out the door at Calypso and walk down the street to the bay and choose which direction you would like to walk along the bay trail. There is always something to see – pelicans, swans, ducks and a whole variety of different sea birds, as well as stingrays in the shallows, and schools of fish around the jetties.

St Helens Point

Head out by car to the Burns Bay Boat Ramp where you will see large stingrays in the crystal clear waters. You can walk from Burns Bay around to Beerbarrell Beach, an easy 1 hour return walk along the coastline with lovely views of the sea and granite boulders. The beach is beautiful and good to sit and relax for a while.

Moulting Bay to Dora Point

Drive out towards Binalong Bay and take the Humbug Reserve turn off on the right and travel to the end. From there you will find a variety of different walks along the coastline. Go to the St Helens Visitor Information Centre for maps and more information about other walks nearby.

Stay at Calypso and explore St Helens in North East Tasmania

 

  • Kilometres of white sandy beaches

  • Picnic area at Beauty Bay on Georges Bay, just at the bottom of our street.

  • Freshly caught crayfish

  • Pristine beaches