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: Bicheno (Waubs Bay Gallery, Bicheno Blowhole, &more), St Marys (St Marys Cranks and Tinkerers & Gone Rustic Studio and Gallery) and St Columba Falls Reserve (in Pyengana). Next up on the itinerary: take in the dramatic scenery at St Columba Waterfall, do a tasting at Priory Ridge, view the masterpieces at East Coast Art Supplies & Gallery, and relax in the rural setting at Eureka Farm.

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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. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from Melbourne in September since evenings lows in St Helens dip to 4°C. Finish up 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: Melshell Oyster Shack (in Dolphin Sands), Swansea (Spiky Bridge & Kate's Berry Farm) and Coles Bay (Dolphin & Whale Watching, Wineglass Bay Lookout, &more).

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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.