St Helens Travel Guide
Maryborough
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in St Helens
Mantra Hervey Bay
"Comfortable stay. Would be good if toothbrush in rooms As I forgot mine"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Nightcap at Kondari Resort
"Great location. Comfortable bed and pillows. Bathroom could use a deep clean but was good. Friendly staff."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Ramada Hervey Bay
"Perfect"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
The Beach Motel Hervey Bay
McNevin's Maryborough Motel
"The motel lived up to all expectations. Great place to stay in Maryborough"
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Ingenia Holidays Hervey Bay
"Accomodation very clean,everything supplied for a great stay,staff very warm and welcoming, air conditioned plus ceiling fans, laundry block available for use if required,"
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around St Helens
Island Plantation
When in Island Plantation, you can plan a visit to Brolga Theatre and Convention Centre and Maryborough War Memorial, 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 Brolga Theatre and Convention Centre and Brennan And Geraghtys Store Museum 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 Brennan And Geraghtys Store Museum.
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, Brennan And Geraghtys Store Museum and Mary Poppins Statue are top sights worth seeing.
