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

Rp3.510.297
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Sea Cliff Bridge, Kiama Blowhole, Beaches & Wildlife Small Group
Sydney: Jervis Bay Day Trip with Wild Kangaroos & Beach

Sydney: Jervis Bay Day Trip with Wild Kangaroos & Beach

Rp3.049.726
per adult
Sydney: Jervis Bay Day Trip with Wild Kangaroos & Beach
Jervis Bay Day Trip from Sydney with Beaches and Koalas

Jervis Bay Day Trip from Sydney with Beaches and Koalas

Rp2.850.561
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Jervis Bay Day Trip from Sydney with Beaches and Koalas
Walking to Marley Beach

Sydney Private Tour Inc The Royal National Park and Symbio Zoo

Rp5.389.924
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

Rp4.904.458
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

Rp7.468.718
per traveller
From Sydney: Private Tour — Illawarra Escarpment & Rainforest
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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 Rp2.722.232 per night from 7 Nov to 8 Nov
Rp2.722.232
Rp2.994.455 total
7 Nov - 8 Nov
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! (3,297 reviews)
"Nice hotel."

Reviewed on 6 Nov 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 Rp2.197.709 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
Rp2.197.709
Rp2.417.480 total
29 Nov - 30 Nov
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,754 reviews)
"Not a good experience with the QR codes in the table, communication was not clear around unavailable foods. Took an hour and a half to solve. Lady serving, Maria in the kitchen; top notch service. Thank you Maria."

Reviewed on 6 Nov 2026

Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport by IHG
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 Rp2.327.509 per night from 6 Dec to 7 Dec
Rp2.327.509
Rp2.560.260 total
6 Dec - 7 Dec
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,447 reviews)
"Enjoyed the location of the hotel and parking availability"

Reviewed on 6 Nov 2026

Stamford Plaza Sydney Airport Hotel & Conference Centre
Moxy Sydney Airport

Moxy Sydney Airport

4 out of 5
56 Baxter Road Mascot NSW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp2.409.005 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
Rp2.409.005
Rp2.649.905 total
22 Nov - 23 Nov
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 Rp1.523.938 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
Rp1.523.938
Rp1.676.332 total
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7.4/10 Good! (2,362 reviews)
"Power points were at one end of the room and I needed an extension cord to plug in my cpap machine. The hotel advised they only had 1 extension cord and it took them 3 hours to advise it was not available. Staff communications were terrible."

Reviewed on 5 Nov 2026

ibis budget Sydney Airport
Citadines Connect Sydney Airport

Citadines Connect Sydney Airport

4 out of 5
121 Baxter Road Mascot NSW
The price is Rp1.850.703 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
Rp1.850.703
Rp2.035.773 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff ...
Citadines Connect Sydney Airport
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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 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 Shellharbour South Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.

A beach with a sunset, rocky shoreline, and a row of wooden structures.

Bulli

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

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