1874 until the turn of the century the tin mines prospered. When the mines closed the miners moved to the coast and many of them settled in St Helens. Slowly the port changed so that today it has a major fishing fleet which is supported by boat building, ships chandlery and other ancillary activities. In recent times tourism, driven by fishing and the town's mild climate, has become important. In 2018, St Helens hosted Triple J's annual One Night Stand concert. It featured Vance Joy, Peking Duk, Middle Kids, Alex the Astronaut and The Sleepyheads. Notable residents of St. Helens include Lee Hartney from The Smith Street Band & Tom Busby from Luca Brasi. Environment Important Bird Area The town is adjacent to the St Helens Important Bird Area, identified as such by BirdLife International because of its importance as a breeding site for seabirds and waders. Waterfalls 35 km to the west is Mount Victoria Forest Reserve near the high St Columba Falls. Climate St Helens experiences an oceanic climate (Köppen: Cfb, Trewartha: Cfbk), with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm with occasional heatwaves; springs and autumns are mild, and winters are cool and cloudy. Rain falls consistently through the year, peaking slightly from November to March. Being on the east coast, St Helens' winter temperatures are warmer than most parts of Tasmania due to the foehn effect. Summer temperatures are not as warm as inland areas, however, they are still warmer than those experienced in Hobart. St Helens' record high temperature is recorded on 30 January 2009, the equal second highest temperature recorded in Tasmania. See also St Helens Airport References Localities of Break O'Day Council