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St Helens and North East Tasmania Map - Travel Directory - Click for more travel info.At the southern end of the St Helens region lies Scamander. Scamander is best known as a holiday resort town. It is noted for its water based activities such as swimming and surfing. The town has a river called unsurprisingly the Scamander River which is noted for very good bream fishing St Helens is located at the northern end of the region on Georges Bay and is the largest town in the region. Fishing, timber and tourism are the main activities in St Helens. The bay is home to a fishing fleet whilst the town itself is renowned for catering to tourists. 10 minutes from St Helens is Binalong Bay and the Bay of Fires. These are one of Tasmania's most spectacular and popular beach holiday destinations. Nearby Ben Lomond National Park offers skiing in the winter and walks in the summer whilst the area also boasts the North East Forests which offer walking, picnicking and flora and fauna. Heading inland from St Helens we come to the tiny township of Derby. Derby was one a thriving town which relied on tin mining. Many of the original buildings dating from the late 1800's are still standing. The Derby Tin Mine Centre features a reconstructed shanty town, working displays and historical artefacts The next town is Scottsdale which lies in the centre of a rich agriculture and timber area. It is an important commercial centre serving the farming and forestry operations in the area. To the north of Scottsdale and lying on the northern coast of Tasmania is Bridport. Bridport offers swimming, fishing, walking and golf and is a typical beachside resort. The population of the entire East Coast Bicheno and St Helens region swells dramatically during summer and holidays. There is a very wide choice of accommodation in the region however it is important that you book as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
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