St Helens Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Nightcap at Kondari Resort
Great price, location and very comfortable accommodation. Lovely over the lake with plenty of birds, bats and turtles.
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Ramada Hervey Bay
Very good hotel, nothing to really complain about
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Mantra Hervey Bay
No aircon in bedroom.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
The Beach Motel Hervey Bay
Clean room ,although needed some maintaining, eg bathroom door was squeaky Really loud.staff are fantastic, friendly and helpful. Location is great ,loved the pool but could also use some help (tiles).
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
McNevin's Maryborough Motel
Amazing location walking distance to shops and tourist sights. We will being staying at McNevins whenever we travel to Maryborough.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Oaks Hervey Bay Resort and Spa
We had a super stay! Staff was all friendly and helpful, we got a surprise upgrade to a penthouse suite which we didn’t need, but truly appreciated. The porch spaces took superior advantage of the views from this hotel. The pools were AMAZING and the parking safe and secure. Nice location to walk ...
Reviewed on 1 Apr 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 Maryborough Military & Colonial Museum.
Maryborough West
Maryborough West might not have many top sights, but Brolga Theatre and Convention Centre and Mary Poppins Statue 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 Portside and Station Square Shopping Centre.
Aldershot
While Aldershot isn't home to many top sights, Baddow Island Conservation Park and Aldershot Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Central Maryborough
If you're spending some time in Central Maryborough, Mary Poppins Statue and Brolga Theatre and Convention Centre are top sights worth seeing.
