St Helens Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Mary Poppins Statue
You can find out about the history of Maryborough with a visit to Mary Poppins Statue. Wander the riverfront and gardens while you're in the area.
Customs House Interpretive Centre
Browse this captivating museum in Maryborough’s historic portside district, which was once the first stop for all goods and settlers arriving in Australia.
Queens Park
Lush greenery borders the serene walkways of this heritage-listed park, which overlooks the Mary River in the city’s historic portside district.
Brennan And Geraghtys Store Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Brennan And Geraghtys Store Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Maryborough. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the spas while you're in the area.
Maryborough Military & Colonial Museum
Spread over three floors, this comprehensive historical museum showcases fascinating military paraphernalia dating from the Boer War to the present.
Brolga Theatre and Convention Centre
Get tickets for a show at Brolga Theatre and Convention Centre, a popular theatre in Maryborough. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the spas while you're in the area.
Our pick of the best St Helens Hotel Deals
Mantra Hervey Bay
The room was very clean & the staff were very pleasant.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Nightcap at Kondari Resort
Organises a work function and accommodation. Staff were amazing food and accommodation were perfect, the renovations are outstanding.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Oaks Hervey Bay Resort and Spa
The rooms need USB power points
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Ramada Hervey Bay
clean rooms
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
The Beach Motel Hervey Bay
Staff were very friendly, room was clean, large and had everything you need. Short walk across the road to a great family beach.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
McNevin's Maryborough Motel
There was no breakfast as the cafe an restaurant was closed for the 4 days we were there
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around St Helens
Island Plantation
When in Island Plantation, you can plan a visit to Brolga Theatre and Convention Centre and Customs House Interpretive Centre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Doon Villa
While there might not be top attractions in Doon Villa, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Brolga Theatre and Convention Centre and Customs House Interpretive Centre.
Maryborough West
Maryborough West might not have many top sights, but Portside and Station Square Shopping Centre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Baddow
While Baddow may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Baddow Island Conservation Park and Portside.
Aldershot
While Aldershot isn't home to many top sights, Aldershot Park and Baddow Island Conservation Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Central Maryborough
If you're spending some time in Central Maryborough, Station Square Shopping Centre and Mary Poppins Statue are top sights worth seeing.
