24483 Tasman Highway, St Helens TAS 7216, Australia
The listing at 24483 Tasman Highway is a house. It is situated within the town of St Helens on the north‑east coast of Tasmania.
Dianas Beach is the closest shoreline, located about 1‑2 km from the property. It offers easy access for swimming and coastal walks.
In addition to Dianas Beach, the property is near Dianas Basin (≈2 km) and Paddys Island (≈2‑3 km). About 35 km west lies the Mount Victoria Forest Reserve with the 90‑metre St Columba Falls.
St Helens has a range of shops along Cecilia Street, including the Bay of Fires IGA supermarket and Gallery Parnella. The local community radio station, Star FM Tasmania, also broadcasts from the town.
St Helens enjoys an oceanic climate with mild summers and cool, mostly cloudy winters. Rain falls consistently year‑round, and the area receives about 86 clear days annually, more than Melbourne.
The town is renowned as Tasmania’s game‑fishing capital and is famous for its oysters, making fishing and seafood experiences popular. Its coastal location also supports swimming, boating and bird‑watching within the nearby Important Bird Area.
Originally a 19th‑century whaling base, St Helens grew when tin was discovered nearby in the 1870s, becoming a shipping port for the mines. After the mining boom, the town shifted to fishing, timber and tourism, and today it is a popular resort destination.
