9 days in Tasmania's East Coast Itinerary

Overlooking scenic Georges Bay, St Helens is the largest town on the northeast coast of Tasmania, ranking among Australia's top destinations for recreational game fishing.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around St Helens: Pyengana (St Columba Waterfall & St Columba Falls Reserve), Bicheno (Waubs Bay Gallery, Bicheno Blowhole, &more) and St Marys (St Marys Cranks and Tinkerers & Gone Rustic Studio and Gallery). And it doesn't end there: do a tasting at Priory Ridge, take some stellar pictures from St Helens Point Conservation Area, join in the after-dark buzz at Eureka Farm, and experience rural life at Pyengana Dairy.

For other places to visit, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, read St Helens trip planner.

Melbourne to St Helens is an approximately 5.5-hour combination of flight and bus. You can also do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry and bus. Expect little chillier evenings in St Helens when traveling from Melbourne in September, with lows around 4°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sat) so you can travel to Orford.

Orford is a village on the east coast of Tasmania, Australia 73 kilometres north-east of Hobart. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Orford: Swansea (Spiky Bridge & Kate's Berry Farm), Coles Bay (Dolphin & Whale Watching, Wineglass Bay Lookout, &more) and Melshell Oyster Shack (in Dolphin Sands).

For ratings, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, read our Orford online trip itinerary maker.

You can drive from St Helens to Orford in 2.5 hours. In September, daily temperatures in Orford can reach 18°C, while at night they dip to 7°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Wed) so you can travel back home.