The SHiP - Bay of Fires

Priory Ridges Estate nestled in the scenic East Coast of Tasmania 3km from St Helens, presents a distinctive collection crafted in the esteemed Burgundian style under the meticulous guidance of Brian Franklin of Apsley Gorge Vineyard. Basking in abundant sunshine, the vineyard stands as the most northerly gem amidst East Coast Tasmania's vineyards, while its unique placement atop a granite seam infuses the wines with a unique flavour profile. This exceptional terroir not only enriches but also elevates the complexity and character of each wine they produce. Every grape is carefully handpicked, ensuring the creation of premium wines that gracefully mature in French oak barrels. The cellar door is open Fri-Sun starting October 2nd 2026 They offer cheese boards and wine tasting flights of 4 wines for $15 or 6 wines for $20 per person (equates to just over one standard glass of wine) At the cellar door is the only place you can try the newest vintages in your tasting. These include: 2025 Sauvignon Blanc 2025 Chardonnay 2026 Sloop Rock Pinot Gris 2026 Sloop Rock Rose 2021 Pinot Noir 2022 Pinot Noir 2024 Pinot Noir 2025 Pinot Noir You can also purchase older vintages by the bottle, and they include: 2024 Sauvignon Blanc 2024 Pinot Gris 2024 Chardonnay 2025 Sloop Rock Pinot Gris 2025 Sloop Rock Rosè 2018 Pinot Noir 2023 Pinot Noir

The Rainbird family has been fishing Tasmania's pristine waters for over 50 years. The catch is held in live-holding tanks and is cooked fresh daily. Premium Southern Rock Lobster straight off our boat Astacus and locally sourced seafood from the iconic Bay of Fires on Tasmania's East Coast.

A world-class indoor reptile exhibit, based just out of St Helens, displaying exotic captive-bred reptiles presented in a quality museum setting. A keeper presentation and reptile interaction occur daily at midday. Outdoor cafe serving coffee, light snacks, and lunch. Accessible facilities provided. Presenting a unique hands-on visitor experience in herpetology with keeper-assisted handling. Interactive educational billboards stimulate the imagination into the mysteries of the natural world, conservation ideals, mythology, sustainability and reptile husbandry. The park features juvenile reptiles housed within extra-large feature sized enclosures to grow up into the Serpentarium family. Displaying hidden wonders of the world with natural gem displays, treasures, cultural, indigenous artefacts and custom presentations. The highlight offer of the Serpentarium is the hands-on visitor experience, provided through displaying educational billboards, offering keeper presentations and keeper-assisted handling. The Serpentarium shares a small library on the natural world and reptile husbandry, a microscope research station desk, and an outdoor rope climb play area for young adventurers. Enjoy a coffee, light snack or lunch at Rios Cafe, seated under the veranda alongside Rio, our Blue & Gold Macaw, while overlooking an open bush pasture, with accessible facilities. Located only five minutes drive from St Helens CBD. Gift sales available, offering unique jewellery, natural stone and other memorabilia.