St Helens Information
St Helens in Tasmania is one of the fastest growing coastal towns with a population of about 2,500 people. In the early 19th century St Helens was a whaling base. Today St Helens primary industry is based on tourism, fishing and timber.
The temperature in St Helens is mild with four seasons in the year. Summers are warm and sunny and winters are quite cool making St Helen’s the perfect holiday getaway.
Located on the coast, St Helens is suitable for surfing, swimming, scuba diving and other beachside activities. Fishing in the area is outstanding and St Helens could be considered being in the top 10 game fishing destinations throughout the world. Ask anyone in any town in Tasmania where the best game fishing is and they will direct you here.
A fantastic place nearby is the Bay of Fires. Tobias Furneaux named the bay in 1773 that first saw the Aboriginal people lighting fires on the beach. The beach has pristine white sand and blue water with orange hued granite. If you want to stay here a little longer the Bay of Fire Lodge is recommended.
A nice daytrip is the Green Island tour. The small island is a nature reserve 4 hectares in size with plenty of wildlife. You will no doubt see plenty of penguins, gulls, kelp, waders and other excellent seabirds. The island also features the introduced European rabbits that were introduced to the island. After sightseeing a great place to enjoy a lovely lunch with scenery is at Tidal Waters St Helens Resort.
Another great activity is exploring the old tin mines nearby St Helens. Tin was discovered in the 1870s when St Helens became a shipping port. Today the tin mining industry has perished in the area but the history left behind is definitely worth discovering.
St Helens Tasmania information & tourist attractions are brought to you by W2A. Enjoy your holiday in St Helens Tasmania. For more info visit the St Helens visitor centre.
