St Helens - Tasmania - Focus on Tasmania

ST HELENS ( pop. 1280 )

( North-East )

In Brief | Distances | What to See & Do | Services
Where to Stay | Where to Eat

IN BRIEF Situated in the safe harbour of George's Bay, St Helens, named in 1834, was once used as anchorage for Whalers. It was also the port for the tin mines in the nearby hills and the local timber mills.
St Helens is a favourite holiday spot for many locals and their families. Fishing is the main industry in St Helens with tourism coming a close second.

DISTANCES Launceston (via St Marys) - 165 km, 1 hr 55 mins
Launceston (via Scottsdale) - 172 km, 2hrs 35 mins
Scottsdale - 100 km, 1 hr 15 mins
St Marys - 37km, 35 mins

WHAT TO SEE & DO
The History Room

SERVICES

MOBILE PHONE SERVICES ( This should be used as a guide only. Some areas can be marginal. )
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WHERE TO STAY
Queechy Cottages

WHERE TO EAT

IN BRIEF	Situated in the safe harbour of George's Bay, St Helens, named in 1834, was once used as anchorage for Whalers. It was also the port for the tin mines in the nearby hills and the local timber mills. St Helens is a favourite holiday spot for many locals and their families. Fishing is the main industry in St Helens with tourism coming a close second.
DISTANCES	Launceston (via St Marys) - 165 km, 1 hr 55 mins Launceston (via Scottsdale) - 172 km, 2hrs 35 mins Scottsdale - 100 km, 1 hr 15 mins St Marys - 37km, 35 mins
WHAT TO SEE & DO	The History Room
SERVICES