Helensburgh Travel Guide
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.

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.

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 Harbor
Wander to the edge of the scenic breakwater or take in the views of Wollongong’s two lighthouses from a waterfront café at this historic destination.

Sea Cliff Bridge
You can learn about the history of Wollongong with a trip to Sea Cliff Bridge. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do

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

Sydney Private Tour Inc The Royal National Park and Symbio Zoo

Jervis Bay Private Tour & Pick up & Drop off

South Coast Private Tour with Wild Kangaroo -pick up&drop off

Erupting Blowholes and Ancient Rainforests SOUTH COAST OF SYDNEY PRIVATE TOUR
Top hotels in Helensburgh

Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel
"Close to airport"
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026

Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport by IHG
"Breakfast was excellent and Maria was very helpful. Highly recommend"
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026

Novotel Sydney International Airport Hotel
"Attentive & helpful staff."
Reviewed on 15 Jun 2026

Moxy Sydney Airport
"This was only a stop overnight on our way home from Hawaii before we could fly home to the Whitsundays. The hotel was clean, the staff friendly, and there were lots of choices for breakfast. We only got one of the basic rooms, as it was just somewhere to put our head for the night. The room was very ..."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026

ibis budget Sydney Airport
"nice one night stay before flying back very early the next morning .Its a pity that some next door roommates were talking loud for a while at 11hPM in the corridor even though we had to get up at 5H00 AM."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026

Citadines Connect Sydney Airport
"Great stop over from traveling from or to afar. Walking distance from the domestic Terminal and a Short uber ride to international."
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Helensburgh

Shellharbour
Shellharbour is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Shellharbour South Beach and North Beach.

Wollongong CBD
While visiting Wollongong CBD, you might make a stop by sights like Crown Street Mall and Wollongong Golf Club.

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.

Shell Cove
Travellers like the golf courses in Shell Cove, and The Farm is a top attraction you might want to visit.















