Helensburgh Travel Guide

Wollongong

A multi-tiered waterfall cascading over rocky terrain surrounded by dense foliage.
A rocky cliff overlooking a small pond surrounded by dense forest.
A tunnel surrounded by dense vegetation.
A railway tunnel surrounded by dense greenery and vegetation.
A beaver eating near a tree stump in a fenced enclosure.

Stay near popular Helensburgh attractions

A beaver eating near a tree stump in a fenced enclosure.
Photo by Roxanne Bamboat / The Tiny Taster
Open Photo by Roxanne Bamboat / The Tiny Taster

Symbio Wildlife Park

8.4/10 (208 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

Walk the Sea Cliff bridge

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

Rp3.542.650
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Sea Cliff Bridge, Kiama Blowhole, Beaches & Wildlife Small Group
From Sydney: Day Tour to Jervis Bay with Beaches and Koalas

From Sydney: Day Tour to Jervis Bay with Beaches and Koalas

Rp2.827.706
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Sydney: Day Tour to Jervis Bay with Beaches and Koalas
Walking to Marley Beach

Sydney Private Tour Inc The Royal National Park and Symbio Zoo

Rp5.439.600
per adult
Sydney Private Tour Inc The Royal National Park and Symbio Zoo
South Coast Private Tour with Wild Kangaroo -pick up&drop off

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

Rp4.949.659
per adult
South Coast Private Tour with Wild Kangaroo -pick up&drop off
Explore Illawarra on a Private Guided Tour

From Sydney: Private Tour — Illawarra Escarpment & Rainforest

Rp8.165.682
per traveller
From Sydney: Private Tour — Illawarra Escarpment & Rainforest
Jervis Bay Private Tour - Pick up & Drop off

Jervis Bay Private Tour & Pick up & Drop off

Rp7.474.739
per adult
Jervis Bay Private Tour & Pick up & Drop off
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Top hotels in Helensburgh

Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel

Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel

4 out of 5
8 Arrival Court Mascot NSW
The price is Rp2.158.582 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
Rp2.158.582
Rp2.374.440 total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,231 reviews)
"Location was perfect for an overnight stay until my flight the next morning. Rooms were lovely, clean with comfy beds."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2026

Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport by IHG

3.5 out of 5
2-12 Sarah Street Mascot NSW
The price is Rp2.131.140 per night from 15 Aug to 16 Aug
Rp2.131.140
Rp2.344.254 total
15 Aug - 16 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport by IHG
Moxy Sydney Airport

Moxy Sydney Airport

4 out of 5
56 Baxter Road Mascot NSW
The price is Rp2.276.406 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
Rp2.276.406
Rp2.504.047 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Sydney. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
Moxy Sydney Airport
ibis budget Sydney Airport

ibis budget Sydney Airport

2.5 out of 5
5 Ross Smith Avenue Mascot NSW
The price is Rp1.381.858 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
Rp1.381.858
Rp1.520.044 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7.4/10 Good! (2,422 reviews)
"Literally ten minutes from the domestic terminal, the location is excellent. The room was very no frills but this is literally the cheapest and closest accommodation you'll find."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2026

ibis budget Sydney Airport
Novotel Sydney International Airport Hotel

Novotel Sydney International Airport Hotel

4 out of 5
22 Levey Street Wolli Creek NSW
The price is Rp2.619.560 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
Rp2.619.560
Rp2.881.541 total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,010 reviews)
"Great location close to the airport with quality well sized rooms"

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2026

Novotel Sydney International Airport Hotel
Stamford Plaza Sydney Airport Hotel & Conference Centre

Stamford Plaza Sydney Airport Hotel & Conference Centre

4.5 out of 5
Corner Of Robey And O Riordan Sydney NSW
The price is Rp2.187.180 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
Rp2.187.180
Rp2.405.898 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Sydney. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Stamford Plaza Sydney Airport Hotel & Conference Centre
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Where to stay in Helensburgh

Find the best Helensburgh areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A rugged coastline with rocky terrain and sparse vegetation.

Shellharbour

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

A coastal town at dusk with a prominent white lighthouse, rocky shoreline, and illuminated buildings.

Wollongong CBD

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

A coastal town with a beach, dense forest, and a mountain in the background.

Thirroul

If you're spending some time in Thirroul, Thirroul Beach and McCauleys Beach are top sights worth seeing.

A rocky beach with tide pools and wooden structures along the shore.

Bulli

Bulli is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bulli Beach and Sandon Point Beach.

A coastal landscape with a clear blue sky, a sandy beach, and a wooden boardwalk leading to the water.
Photo by Lauren Abela
Open Photo by Lauren Abela

Shell Cove

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

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