We live in Binalong Bay near St Helens with our little girl Millie and dog Lil. Our family-owned business manages boutique accommodation in the Bay of Fires region. Working in tourism/hospitality and managing holiday rentals in the area for many years, we maintain high standards to present and review accommodation to ensure guests have a comfortable stay in a home away from home. We are passionate about where we live and happily share our local knowledge to enhance your visit to the Bay of Fires.

Halcyon Days can be found on a quiet little street called Halcyon Grove in St Helens on Tasmania’s North East coast. The house is a short stroll down to Georges Bay, close to one of the many popular fishing jetties and straight onto the path leading around the bay to the shops of St Helens while taking in the open vistas. Halcyon days is perfectly situated to base yourself to explore north along the coast to Binalong Bay and the Bay of Fires or south down as far as Freycinet or head up into the hinterland to Pyengana, the Blue Tier and Derby. The house has two bedrooms accommodating four guests and an open plan dining, lounge and kitchen area. Off street parking is available and Halcyon Days has a large fenced yard that can accommodate well behaved dogs that don’t want to miss out on the family holiday. There is a large deck at the rear with views down to the bay filtered by beautiful big gum trees. Halcyon Days is a relaxing spot to take in the surrounding serenity and explore all this beautiful part of the East Coast has to offer.

St Helens is set on picturesque Georges Bay. Originally a whaling station in the early 1800’s, St Helens is now renowned as the game fishing capital of Tasmania and is a mecca for all types fishing and water sports. Visitors can board fishing charters or try their luck casting a rod off the pier. St Helens is the perfect place for local seafood. Enjoy fresh oysters straight from Georges Bay. Gather all of the essentials for your holiday from one of the many supermarkets, bakeries and bottle shops. There are a number of restaurants and cafes where you can enjoy a tasty meal or kick back with a coffee and watch the world go by. It is not far to explore the beautiful coastline of the Bay of Fires conservation area or travel to St Helens Point to take in the remarkable Peron sand dunes. Only a short drive away, discover the dairy country of Pyengana and visit the cheese factory, the Pub In the Paddock or the St Columba waterfalls. Journey up to the Blue Tier reserve, a stunning forested plateau that offers a range of walks and world-class mountain bike trails. With all of these attractions so close, it is not surprising many visitors choose an extended stay in St Helens!