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Easy Tiger Cinema St Helens

Easy Tiger Cinema in St Helens, on Tasmania's East Coast, offers a boutique movie experience for visitors, locals and families looking for something more memorable than a standard cinema visit. The intimate 48-seat venue screens a varied program for adults and children, including new releases, independent films, cult favourites, classics, documentaries and adventure films throughout the year. Designed with comfort and atmosphere in mind, the cinema combines state-of-the-art projection and sound with the warmth and character of Easy Tiger's wider hospitality venue. As a fully licensed cinema, guests can enjoy food and drinks before, during or after a session, making it an easy choice for date nights, family visits, rainy-day activities or an evening with friends. As the only cinema within a 150-kilometre radius, it offers a distinctive cultural experience for the local community and travellers alike. Located in the heart of St Helens, the cinema is well placed for visitors exploring the Bay of Fires, Binalong Bay and Tasmania's East Coast. A film session can be paired with a day at the beach, local dining or a drive through the region's coastal landscapes. Easy Tiger Cinema brings together film, food and community in one welcoming destination, inviting visitors to view the latest program and plan their next session.

St Helens TAS

0.0 km away

Museum Building 2020 — Image credit: Mainly Maritime

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Mainly Maritime Inc

A unique worldwide maritime museum incorporating the Warship and Marine Corps Museum that exhibits a vast collection of original artifacts from around the world spanning six centuries collected over 65 years. Exhibited in a large building in over 12 areas, it allows the visitor to view Australian and international maritime exploration, warfare, trade, policing the oceans and space exploration. Artifacts are all original and include paintings, ship models, weapons, uniforms, charts, signed documents, personnel and ships' archives and more. It also contains a library and archives of over 5,000 books and thousands of documents plus a collection of over 100,000 original images available for public research.

St Helens TAS

0.1 km away

Abundance - Colour Pencil drawing of red flowering gum blossoms, gum leaves and bees — Image credit: Jane Seychell

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Jane Seychell Artist Gallery and Framing

Whilst visiting the picturesque East Coast of Tasmania drop into Jane Seychell Artist Gallery | Studio | Art Space & Framing where you will see award-winning original colour pencil artworks, adding a unique touch to the gallery. Moreover, supporting local artists by offering various art pieces, prints, greeting cards, ceramics and even art supplies catering to a diverse audience, from art enthusiasts to professionals seeking materials for their craft.

St Helens TAS

0.1 km away

Bay of Fires Photography and Souvenirs

Galleries, Museums and Collections

MinT Gallery and Gift Shop

MinT Gallery and Gift Shop is a collective of Tasmanian artists and makers uniquely displayed in St Helens, on the East Coast of Tasmania. MinT stands for Made in Tasmania. They offer locals and tourists alike, a truly Tasmanian made outlet and promote the small makers of Tasmania. Shopping locally made and sourcing locally produced, is such a big importance to them. They have such a wonderful collection of artists and makers on display in store and now online and will be featuring a number of the smaller makers in the online store periodically. They are absolutely amazed by the talent and passion that Tasmanian makers have. But also the passion Tasmanian buyers are developing. They would like to take the opportunity to thank all the customers new and long term for the support and the gorgeous kind words and compliments you offer.

St Helens TAS

0.1 km away

St Helens Tennis Club

Sports and Recreation Facilities

St Helens Tennis Club

Great synthetic court just behind the main shopping centre of St Helens. Walking distance to many accommodation places, shops, cafes and the marina. Keep fit while on holidays and have a game of tennis. Walk along the foreshore before or after your game or just sit and enjoy the views.

St Helens TAS

0.2 km away

Ripple HQ | Infrared Sauna & Cold Plunge

Spas and Retreats

Ripple HQ | Infrared Sauna & Cold Plunge

Ripple HQ is a boutique, recovery space which hosts a state-of-the-art Infrared Sauna and invigorating Cold Plunge, just minutes from the Bay of Fires. Located in the heart of St Helens, this is a stunning space that oozes luxury, and style. You will have the place all to yourself, providing the perfect sanctuary for relaxation and peace as well as many opportunities for the perfect instagram shot!

St Helens TAS

0.2 km away

Georges Bay display — Image credit: St Helens History Room

Galleries, Museums and Collections

St Helens History Room

The St Helens History Room, on the East Coast of Tasmania, is a small, regional museum. At the St Helens History Room, there are over 1000 artefacts on display. These are presented thematically to represent the various stages of settlement of St Helens. The collections are very accessible as the museum is open seven days a week. The St Helens History Room is situated at the St Helens History and Visitor Information Centre behind the St Helens Library building, opposite the Post Office. Look for the Tin Dragon sculpture outside, he will point you in the right direction. Visit 'The Chinese Experience' and learn first-hand about this interesting area before you set off to explore the beautiful beaches or the marvellous mountainous hinterland.

St Helens TAS

0.3 km away

Keeper Presentation — Image credit: Serp

Amusement and Theme Parks

Serpentarium Wildlife Park Tasmania

A world-class indoor reptile exhibit, based just out of St Helens, displaying exotic captive-bred reptiles presented in a quality museum setting. A keeper presentation and reptile interaction occur daily at midday. Outdoor cafe serving coffee, light snacks, and lunch. Accessible facilities provided. Presenting a unique hands-on visitor experience in herpetology with keeper-assisted handling. Interactive educational billboards stimulate the imagination into the mysteries of the natural world, conservation ideals, mythology, sustainability and reptile husbandry. The park features juvenile reptiles housed within extra-large feature sized enclosures to grow up into the Serpentarium family. Displaying hidden wonders of the world with natural gem displays, treasures, cultural, indigenous artefacts and custom presentations. The highlight offer of the Serpentarium is the hands-on visitor experience, provided through displaying educational billboards, offering keeper presentations and keeper-assisted handling. The Serpentarium shares a small library on the natural world and reptile husbandry, a microscope research station desk, and an outdoor rope climb play area for young adventurers. Enjoy a coffee, light snack or lunch at Rios Cafe, seated under the veranda alongside Rio, our Blue & Gold Macaw, while overlooking an open bush pasture, with accessible facilities. Located only five minutes drive from St Helens CBD. Gift sales available, offering unique jewellery, natural stone and other memorabilia.

St Helens TAS

2.4 km away

St Helens Mountain Bike Trails

Sports and Recreation Facilities

St Helens Mountain Bike Trails

The St Helens Mountain Bike Trails are some of the most scenic trails in the world- where else in the world can you ride Mountains to the Sea, ending your ride in one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, the Bay of Fires. The St Helens Mountain Bike Trails are located in two unique locations; You will find a series of stacked loops just south of the St Helens Township as well as an epic 42km wilderness trail that starts at the top of the Blue Tier and winds and wends all the way to Swimcart beach found in the internationally acclaimed Bay of Fires. That makes plenty of quality built trails for you and your family to enjoy! Whether you like to shred some serious downhill, enjoy some cross-country flow or just want a fun day on the trails with the family, the St Helens Mountain Bike Trails have an experience for everyone. Not only that, but St Helens is the largest town on Tasmania’s east coast and as such offers plenty for you to see and do while you are taking a break from the trails. For more information visit the St Helens MTB Trails website https://www.sthelensmtbtrails.com.au/

St Helens TAS

3.8 km away

Ferntree Falls

Natural Attractions

Ferntree Falls

The Launceston Creek near St. Helens is home to Ferntree Falls, a waterfall with a height between 5 to 10 metres. The waterfall comes to life after a good rainfall, flowing down multiple tiers, making it a very good waterfall for photographers and waterfall enthusiasts. A short 15-minute drive from St. Helens is required to reach Ferntree Falls. Heading west, you must drive down Argonaut Road, passing the St. Helens Golf Course. The road is bitumen to begin with, but soon becomes unsealed. At this point, you will need to drive a little further before turning left down Trafalgar Track, a decent unsealed road that is not signed. Some GPS systems, including in-car systems do not have Trafalgar Track on their maps. Once on Trafalgar Track, you will need to drive between 1- 1.5 kilometres to a point the track forks. At this juncture, there will be a track with a gate leading to properties, with the other branch of the track continuing on. Park here and begin your hike. The waterfall is very close to the road but cannot be seen from it, however, it can be easily heard when the waterfall has a good flow. There isn't a developed track as such, but some pink markers tied to trees assist in guiding you through to the waterfall.

St Helens TAS

6.2 km away

The Shop in the Bush

Shopping and Markets

The Shop in the Bush

The Shop in The Bush is located on the tippety top of the Great Eastern Drive (near St. Helens) on the East Coast of Tasmania. It is a family-owned business that has been in operation for 44 years and offers a wide range of high-quality Antiques, Vintage Jewelry, Collectible Books, and Tasmanian made Souvenirs. The Shop in the Bush is highly rated on Trip Advisor, Instagram, Facebook, and Google. It is frequently described as "unique and unusual" and a "must see" destination. If you are travelling down the beautiful east coast road, to or from Pyengana from St. Helens, you will find The Shop in the Bush to be a delightful and surprising shopping experience.

St Helens TAS

6.3 km away

Binalong Bay Tennis Club

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Binalong Bay Tennis Club

The Binalong Bay Ratepayers and Tennis Association now has tennis racquets available. They can also supply balls – just ask. The court is open every day of the year from dawn until dusk. Anyone may hire the court for $5 per hour and visitors are most welcome. Located on the Main Foreshore Road.

Binalong Bay TAS

8.9 km away

Binalong Bay Beach

Natural Attractions

Binalong Bay Beach

A short drive north of St Helens and you are in the stunning Binalong Bay which has its own beautiful pristine white sandy beach with aqua coloured water. Plenty of wildlife on the beaches / nearby, and the area feels relatively untouched. Public toilets and a picnic area are located nearby.

Binalong Bay TAS

9.2 km away

Burns Bay Akaroa - East Coast Whale Trail — Image credit: Karen Skews

Natural Attractions

Burns Bay Akaroa - East Coast Whale Trail

The East Coast Whale Trail is a series of coastal stops you can visit with information signs about the whales and where you have a good chance of seeing them. There are 14 trail sites scattered all along the coast from The Gardens in the larapuna/Bay of Fires area near St Helens in the north to Eaglehawk Neck on the Tasman Peninsula. At each East Coast Whale Trail site, you will find a sign with information and stories about them and big sea views to search for signs of whales. There are binoculars installed at two of the Trail sites to help you get a closer view. Whales can throw their fins and flukes, or even their bodies, high out of the water, making great explosions of foam on the sea surface that can be seen from far away. Sometimes they come within a few hundred metres of shore.

Akaroa TAS

9.6 km away

St Helens Point — Image credit: Tourism Tasmania

Natural Attractions

St Helens Point

St Helens Point Conservation Area in north-east Tasmania features extensive sand dunes and is popular for surfing, fishing, beach walks, boating and bird-watching. There are also good camping sites. The sand dunes and ocean beach of St Helens Point are a short drive from the township of St Helens. There are several good walks at St Helens Point and certain sections where it's permissible to use dune buggies. Various walks take you past outcrops of rocks and offer beautiful views of the fishing harbour and sweeping beaches. St Helens Point also has wheelchair access and toilet facilities. While you're in the area, visit Binalong Bay, a small holiday resort town well known for its rock and beach fishing. St Helens Point is around a two-hour drive from Launceston.

St Helens TAS

9.6 km away

KaHuna and Remedial Massage sessions

Spas and Retreats

Embodied Living - Massage, Breathwork, Retreats & Trainings

Embodied Living offers a variety of services that nourish and support your body and being. Offering 1:1 sessions for remedial, KaHuna, or pregnancy massage as well as the option to add cupping to a treatment, at either the Beaumaris studio or an on-site session at your holiday accommodation. Embodied Living addresses any physical dysfunction or pain as well as emotional & mental well-being and offers health fund rebates. They host Women's retreats on both Bruny Island and the East Coast of Tasmania for those needing thew space to tune in and listen to their body and breath. Retreats are a combination of varied embodiment practices such as Yoga, Breathwork, Meditation, Movement and feasts of deeply nourishing meal, while being held by sisterhood & ceremony. Other services include 1:1 or group Yoga classes, Breathwork journeys or tailored 1:1 retreat experiences. Check out the website for more details or to get in touch.

Beaumaris TAS

11 km away

Binalong Bay - Jeanneret beach edit

Natural Attractions

Binalong Bay - Jeanneret beach

This 250 m stretch of white sand is bordered by dramatic granite outcrops and is a wonderful beach for walking. Go for a stroll and soak up the great views and east coast sunshine as you laze the day away. Another incredible beach to see the brilliantly coloured lichen growing on the rocks.

Binalong Bay TAS

11 km away

Binalong Bay - Swimcart Beach

Natural Attractions

Binalong Bay - Swimcart Beach

Another delightful beach for taking long, leisurely walks and watching the waves roll in. Relax and drink in the incredible views in between exploring, beachcombing and general meandering. Surf fishing is common here, but be careful swimming as it is very rough and has strong currents. Fantastic sunrises along this stretch of beach can be seen here.

Binalong Bay TAS

11 km away

Binalong Bay - Cosy Corner Beach North and South

Natural Attractions

Binalong Bay - Cosy Corner Beach North and South

There are two cosy corners linking this stretch of white sand, nestled beneath protective rocky points at each end of the 80-metre beach. Park your car at either end and walk at your leisure, dip your toes in the water or simply curl up on your towel and enjoy the scenery!

Binalong Bay TAS

12 km away

Shelly Point Beaumaris - East Coast Whale Trail — Image credit: Karen Skews

Natural Attractions

Shelly Point Beaumaris - East Coast Whale Trail

The East Coast Whale Trail is a series of coastal stops you can visit with information signs about the whales and where you have a good chance of seeing them. There are 14 trail sites scattered all along the coast from The Gardens in the larapuna/Bay of Fires area near St Helens in the north, to Eaglehawk Neck on the Tasman Peninsula. At each East Coast Whale Trail site, you will find a sign with information and stories about them and big sea views to search for signs of whales. There are binoculars installed at two of the Trail sites to help you get a closer view. Whales can throw their fins and flukes, or even their bodies, high out of the water, making great explosions of foam on the sea surface that can be seen from far away. Sometimes they come within a few hundred metres of shore.

Beaumaris TAS

13 km away

Scamander Kayaking

Natural Attractions

Scamander Kayaking

Launching near the boat ramp is best for kayaking in the Scamander River. You can paddle around the mouth of the river or head upstream for as long as you want. Plenty of bird life and fishing or just enjoy the serenity. Stunning views around every bend in the river.

Scamander TAS

15 km away

Scamander Beach

Natural Attractions

Scamander Beach

Scamander Beach offers up all sorts of outdoor fun. Take a dip in the crystal clear waters or you can choose to surf the Tasman Sea's breaks. And at Scamander Beach, you'll find the mouth of the Scamander River which is full of Sea Bream waiting to bite at your bait.

Scamander TAS

16 km away

The Gardens Binalong Bay - East Coast Whale Trail — Image credit: Karen Skews

Natural Attractions

The Gardens Binalong Bay - East Coast Whale Trail

The East Coast Whale Trail is a series of coastal stops you can visit with information signs about the whales and where you have a good chance of seeing them. There are 14 trail sites scattered all along the coast from The Gardens in the larapuna/Bay of Fires area near St Helens in the north to Eaglehawk Neck on the Tasman Peninsula. At each East Coast Whale Trail site, you will find a sign with information and stories about them and big sea views to search for signs of whales. There are binoculars installed at two of the Trail sites to help you get a closer view. Whales can throw their fins and flukes, or even their bodies, high out of the water, making great explosions of foam on the sea surface that can be seen from far away. Sometimes they come within a few hundred metres of shore.

The Gardens TAS

17 km away

Winifred Curtis Reserve

Natural Attractions

Winifred Curtis Reserve

Is a 75-hectare private nature reserve located two kilometres south of Scamander. It is named after Tasmania's most esteemed botanist. The reserve is the last intact remnant of dry sclerophyll bushland, marshland and heathland in the Break O'Day Municipality, unchanged since the time of European settlement in the early 1820's. There are over 300 species of native flora and 80 species of birds, both land and waterbased. There are over 7kms of easy walking tracks encompassing the 16 ecosystems. There is also a vehicular road enabling limited access. It is free to walk in the Reserve to admire the plants and flowers but please do not damage them. Off road vehicles are not permitted. No camping, fires or collection of firewood; no hunting or shooting and of course no littering. Dogs are allowed on the tracks but on a leash or under close sight control.

Scamander TAS

17 km away

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