DESTINATION: St HelensSt Helens is a popular beach and fishing resort on the inlet of Georges Bay; it was a whaling base in the early 19th century. Commercial fishing, timber and tourism play an important part in the economy. Main AttractionsWatersports such as swimming, waterskiing and sailing are enjoyed at safe bay beaches. Charter boats make deep-sea fishing excursions, and smaller boats can be hired for bay fishing. Fresh fish is available from a fish-processing plant and is a specialty at local restaurants. St Helens History Room is a comprehensive museum and information centre. |
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There are scenic coastal walks at Humbug Point Reserve, St Helens Point SRA and Bay of Fires Coastal Reserve to the north. Binalong Bay, 11km NE, has excellent rock fishing. Inland, the Goblin Forest Walk (with wheelchair access) and other walking trails explore old tin-mining sites on the Blue Tier via Lottah. Healey's Cheese Factory is at Pyengana, 28km west, and St Columba Falls is close by. The holiday town of Scamander, 17km south, offers fishing, swimming and forest drives, and the nearby Trout Creek Reserve has picnic facilities.
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