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.

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.

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

South Coast Private Tour & with pick up & drop off

Jervis Bay Private Tour & Pick up & Drop off
Top hotels in Helensburgh

Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel
Difficult to find, once we actually found, staff were not warm and welcoming, rather robotic, not rude just very stiff. Otherwise, clean, very close to airport and would stay again.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026

Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport by IHG
The breakfast was extremely disappointing.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026

Novotel Sydney International Airport Hotel
The staff person. during check-in was very helpful. This was very much appreciated.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026

Moxy Sydney Airport
Clean room, courteous staff, & convenient.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026

ibis budget Sydney Airport
Good clean
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026

Stamford Plaza Sydney Airport Hotel & Conference Centre
Same breakfast everyday at this hotel. Filthy smelly parking area. Old building and swimming pool with no sections for kids. Not recommended for families with kids.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 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.

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.

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




