Helensburgh
Wollongong





Visit Helensburgh
Popular places to visit

Symbio Wildlife Park
Why not see the exotic and native animals who call Symbio Wildlife Park home during your travels in Wollongong? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Garawarra State Conservation Area
Explore the great outdoors at Garawarra State Conservation Area, a lovely green space in Wollongong. Wander the parks and beaches while you're in the area.

North Wollongong Beach
Enjoy a day of fun with the family at this central beach with a broad sandy strip, rock pools, grassy foreshore areas and plenty of space to relax.

Wollongong City Beach
Immerse yourself in the buzzing atmosphere or find your own secluded patch of sand on this vast beach that stretches for miles along the city’s gorgeous coastline.

Nan Tien Temple
With a name that translates to “Paradise of the South” in Chinese, this Buddhist temple complex is a modern architectural treasure with cultural exhibitions, a lodge and workshops.

Crown Street Mall
Wollongong’s pedestrianized main street is a shopping, dining and entertainment hub where you can join community events and festivities, or shop for a new look.
Things to do

Sea Cliff Bridge, Kiama Blowhole, Beaches & Wildlife Small Group

Jervis Bay Highlights Tour – Small Group Experience Scenic Coast

Sydney Private Tour Inc The Royal National Park and Symbio Zoo

South Coast Private Tour & Royal National Park Inc

Jervis Bay Private Tour & Pick up & Drop off

Private Kiama Day Trip from Sydney Sea Cliff and Farmlands
Top hotels in Helensburgh

Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel
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Reviewed on 23 Feb, 2026

ibis budget Sydney Airport
Clean and tidy and great price next to Airport
Reviewed on 22 Feb, 2026

Stamford Plaza Sydney Airport Hotel & Conference Centre
Everything was ‘good’ but the ‘Stamford’ has a reputation, and I have a few stays this year & this was not like my last couple. Still lovely, but service a little lacking & quality not what it once was! I get it, I travel a lot, but I am known for being fair & quite generous. As I was there for three ...
Reviewed on 21 Feb, 2026

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
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Reviewed on 23 Feb, 2026

Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport by IHG
Early check in was great Early leave breakfast box was a great aswell Will definitely recommend & say again
Reviewed on 23 Feb, 2026

Quest Mascot Serviced Apartments
Good staff, clean room
Reviewed on 21 Feb, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Helensburgh

Stanwell Tops
Travellers like the parks in Stanwell Tops, and Royal National Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Stanwell Park
While visiting Stanwell Park, you might make a stop by sights like Stanwell Park Beach and Royal National Park.

Coledale
While visiting Coledale, you might make a stop by sights like Coledale Beach and Sharky Beach.

Austinmer
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Austinmer. You might want to make time for a stop at Austinmer Beach or Little Austinmer Beach.

Thirroul
If you're spending some time in Thirroul, Thirroul Beach and McCauleys Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Bulli
Bulli is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bulli Beach and Sandon Point Beach.

