St Helens Point

Fingerboard sign assembly at the intersection of Tasman Hwy (A3) & St Helens Point Rd (C851), St Helens. Source: Peter Renshaw, June 2008.

Introduced: 1980

Length: 13km

Eastern Terminus: St Helens Point

Western Terminus: Tasman Hwy (A3) & St Helens Point Rd (C851), St Helens

Route taken: St Helens Point Rd

Focal Points: Stieglitz, Akaroa, St Helens Point

Responsibility: Local Government

C851 is a 13km long spur route, linking the Tasman Highway at St Helens with the small fishing and holiday hamlets of Stieglitz and Akaroa, located on the southern banks of Georges Bay. The far eastern end of the route serves the St Helens Point Conservation Area, a popular camping and tourist spot.

The route is fully sealed along its length and also serves the St Helens Airport. This tiny regional airport is mainly used to transport fresh seafood to mainland Australia, although scenic flights are also available.

Photos of route C851
	AD sign southbound on Tasman Hwy (A3) approaching the junction with St Helens Point Rd (C851) just south of St Helens town centre. Source: Peter Renshaw, November 2007.
	AD sign northbound on Tasman Hwy (A3) approaching the junction with St Helens Point Rd (C851) at St Helens. Source: Peter Renshaw, November 2007.
	Fingerboard sign assembly at the intersection of Tasman Hwy (A3) & St Helens Point Rd (C851), St Helens. Source: Peter Renshaw, June 2008.
	St Helens Point Rd (C851) looking west near Cunningham St, 500m east of Tasman Hwy (A3). Source: Peter Renshaw, June 2008.
	St Helens Point Rd (C851) looking west alongside Georges Bay, 1.5km east of Tasman Hwy (A3). Source: Peter Renshaw, June 2008.
	St Helens Point Rd (C851) looking west through a short winding section, 2km east of Tasman Hwy (A3). Source: Peter Renshaw, June 2008.
	St Helens Point Rd (C851) looking east near Egret St, Stieglitz. Source: Peter Renshaw, June 2008.
	St Helens Point Rd (C851) looking east near Jetty Rd, Stieglitz, 4km east of Tasman Hwy (A3). Source: Peter Renshaw, June 2008.
	St Helens Point Rd (C851) looking east near Dawson St, Stieglitz. Source: Peter Renshaw, June 2008.
	St Helens Point Rd (C851) looking south through Akaroa. Source: Peter Renshaw, June 2008.
	St Helens Point Rd (C851) looking north through Akaroa. Source: Peter Renshaw, June 2008.
	St Helens Point Rd (C851) looking south towards Akaroa. The road curves sharply twice on the northern approach. Source: Peter Renshaw, June 2008.
	St Helens Point Rd (C851) looking north just beyond the entrance to St Helens Point Conservation Area. Source: Peter Renshaw, June 2008.
	A spectacular glimpse of the mountains surrounding the head of Georges Bay - St Helens Point Rd looking north near Blanche Point. Source: Peter Renshaw, June 2008.
	Looking west towards St Helens from a similar position. Source: Peter Renshaw, June 2008.
	Approaching the end of the road - St Helens Point Rd (C851) looking north as you approach Burns Bay. Source: Peter Renshaw, June 2008.
	St Helens Point Rd (C851) looking north at the parking area at Burns Bay which marks the eastern terminus of the route. Source: Peter Renshaw, June 2008.