With a population of 2,000, St Helens is a must-see destination in Tasmania, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in St Helens to see all of its attractions.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to St Helens in January, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 23 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 3 °C, with an average temperature of 8 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 70 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in St Helens, with an average rainfall of 50 mm.
Although St Helens doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Launceston (LST), which is located 56 miles from St Helens. Devonport is the most popular, with regular flights from Rex, Etihad Airways, Jetstar and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest domestic flight to St Helens departs from Sydney and takes around 1h 45m.
Another option to get to St Helens is to pick up a car hire from Hobart, which is about 118 miles from St Helens. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Apex, among others, in Hobart.
Average rates range from around $169 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $242 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay $1.80 per litre in St Helens (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.54 and $28.72.