Bay of Fires Winter Arts Festival

The Panorama Hotel enjoys a stunning waterfront location, set across nearly eight acres of natural lagoons and gardens. Overlooking the bay and marina, guests can experience a remarkable variety of birdlife, including pelicans, swans, egrets, herons, sea eagles, fairywrens, and many more, creating a tranquil and picturesque environment. Perfectly positioned near pristine beaches, turquoise waters, and dramatic coastline, the hotel provides an ideal base to relax, indulge, and explore Tasmania's east coast. Within a short drive, visitors can access iconic destinations such as the Bay of Fires, Binalong Bay, St Columba Falls, Scamander, Wineglass Bay, Peron Sand Dunes, Lease 65 oyster farm, and the renowned St Helens Mountain Bike Trails, among others. Family owned and operated, the hotel offers 60 elegantly appointed guest rooms across single and two-storey accommodation. Each room features a full ensuite bathroom and a private balcony with either spectacular bay views or serene garden vistas. The Panorama Bistro serves an à la carte menu highlighting the finest Tasmanian meats, seafood, and local wines. Guests can also explore the walk-in wine cellar to select from a wide range of Tasmanian, regional Australian, and international wines to enjoy with dinner or take home as a memento. The hotel recently won the APAC Enterprise Award for Best Waterside Hotel in Tasmania 2026 and was named Boutique Hotel of the Year – Australia.

Calypso is a unique midcentury modern beach house that has been lovingly styled to evoke a nostalgic sense of the 1960s. The house retains many of its modernist features and has been furnished with mid-century pieces, original artworks and quality linen—a nostalgic retreat where nature, design and comfort combine. Calypso is perfectly located overlooking Georges Bay in St Helens. It is a 2 minute walk to the water’s edge, a 15 minute stroll into town and a 20 minute drive to the iconic Bay of Fires which was named the best beach in Australia in 2025. Calypso is set up for one or two couples. It has two bedrooms, two living areas, fully equipped character kitchen, 2 bathrooms and a large laundry. A large back deck with Weber BBQ overlooks the native gardens and is perfect for alfresco dining. The front balcony has views through the trees to Georges Bay and catches the morning sun. The wood heater keeps the house cosy in winter and the air conditioner keeps things cool in summer. The 75" smart TV will satisfy the most avid movie fan and the record player brings in those retro vibes. There is also a storage shed for bikes, boards and rods. Everything is here for a relaxing holiday. There is nothing more to do except pack your bags and check-in!

Set on the edge of Georges Bay in St Helens, Bayside Hotel is a relaxed coastal base just a 9-minute drive from the white-sand beaches of the Bay of Fires. The hotel features an indoor heated pool and free on-site parking. Rooms Modern, comfortable rooms with free Wi-Fi, Smart TV, tea and coffee facilities, bar fridge and a microwave in every room; most rooms feature split-system heating and cooling. Selected room types offer bay outlooks or private balconies. Please note: rooms do not include full cooking facilities. Dining & Drinks Bayside Bistro serves lunch and dinner, 7 days, with indoor and alfresco seating and full drink service. The Bayside Sports Bar offers big-screen sport, TAB/TOTE, and an outdoor beer garden (shade sail in summer). Access Note First-floor rooms (town-view and bay-view) are accessible by lift. Ground-floor options are also available in other room types.