Things to do in st helens
Its all happening locally
things to do in st helens
It's all happening locally!
St Helens Mountain Bike Trails
Things to do in st helens
From the Mountain to the Sea. Just a 10-minute drive away from The Surfside, you will find the amazing trails of the St Helens Mountain Bike Park. So much terrain to ride. It doesn’t matter if you want to shred serious downhill, enjoy some cross-country flow, or have a fun ride out with the family – it’s all available and it’s all amazing! It’s a major drawcard to our area, and we are perfectly located for your weekend on the trails. Surf, swim, and ride all in the same day when you stay at The Surfside.
Pristine Beaches
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We are absolutely surrounded by stunning world class beaches. Beaumaris Beach is directly in front of us; it is a beautiful beach for walking and swimming and for taking in its beauty. Nearby are the Bay of Fires, only a 15-minute drive away. Home to some of the world’s most beautiful beaches and bays, it is a must see. To top it all off, we have Scamander Beach, Beer Barrel Beach, Peron Dunes and many more. We are spoilt with an incredible coastline.
Surfing
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With lots of beaches, you get lots of waves! There are so many great places to go surfing within a short drive of The Surfside. Dark Hollow, Shelly Point, Scamander Rivermouth, and so many more spots if you know where to go! We, at The Surfside, enjoy a surf ourselves, so we are happy to give a few tips about where to go.
East Coast Whale Trail
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The Surfside is located on the Great Eastern Drive and is perfect for spotting the migration of whales to and from Antarctica. Between May and November, you have a good chance of spotting both Humpback and Southern Right Whales as they head northward to breeding areas and then on their return journey southward to their Antarctic feeding grounds.
There are 6 different sites very close to us, known as the East Coast Whale Trail. These sites that provide information, stories and insights about the whales commonly sighted on the coast. One of these sights, which is a 2 minute drive from us located at Shelly Point, also has binoculars installed to do some whale spotting.
Great Eastern Drive
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The Surfside is located along the Great Eastern Drive, one of Australia’s greatest road trips.
The journey will lead you to places and moments that you will never forget. From the white beaches of the East Coast, found on our doorstep, to luscious food and wine, award winning walks, and views that will take your breath away. Whatever you’re looking for you’ll find it, along the Great Eastern Drive.
Fishing
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Beach fishing, river Fishing, fishing the bays and charters on the seas; this area is amazing for fishing! Quite often great fishing is found on our beach right out the front. St Helens is famous for its fishing, both in the bay and taking a charter to fish in the deep. Did we mention this area is good for fishing?