Helensburgh Travel Guide
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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.
Activities
Sea Cliff Bridge, Kiama Blowhole, Beaches & Wildlife Small Group
Jervis Bay Private Tour & Pick up & Drop off
South Coast Private Tour & Royal National Park Inc
Sydney Private Tour Inc The Royal National Park and Symbio Zoo
Erupting Blowholes and Ancient Rainforests SOUTH COAST OF SYDNEY PRIVATE TOUR
Our pick of the best Helensburgh Hotel Deals
Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel
There was constant noise above our room on the 8th floor coming from the 9th floor - banging, footsteps, and rolling equipment. We requested a quiet room upon check-in, were assured we would have a quiet room, and were placed across from the elevator with constant elevator noise all night.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
ibis budget Sydney Airport
Yes the room was extremely clean but the best of all were the incredibly comfortable beds....just divine!!! The room was kind of cramped but we lacked for nothing...everything we needed was packed into tidy, efficient places. The hotel was very quiet and soundproof (especially from the jet activity ...
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Stamford Plaza Sydney Airport Hotel & Conference Centre
Clean and quiet room. Pleasant staff.
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Room clean staff friendly main bar great with good music. Eat in restaurant Saturday night and had a great meal with very friendly waiters
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport by IHG
Perfect for short stays near the airport
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Quest Mascot Serviced Apartments
Great location - close to airport as well as Mascot train station. Lots of restaurant options nearby.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Helensburgh
Stanwell Tops
Travellers like the parks in Stanwell Tops, and Bald Hill Lookout 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.
Wombarra
Travellers like the monuments in Wombarra, and Wombarra Sculpture Garden is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
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