9 days in Tasmania's East Coast Itinerary

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around St Helens: St Marys (St Marys Cranks and Tinkerers & Gone Rustic Studio and Gallery), Bicheno (Waubs Bay Gallery, Bicheno Blowhole, &more) and St Columba Falls Reserve (in Pyengana). And it doesn't end there: 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 get a taste of local nightlife at Eureka Farm.

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 drive to Orford.

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).

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 go by car back home.