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.
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.
Maryborough Military & Colonial Museum
Spread over three floors, this comprehensive historical museum showcases fascinating military paraphernalia dating from the Boer War to the present.
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.
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.
Police Paddock Conservation Park
Explore the great outdoors at Police Paddock Conservation Park, a lovely green space in Maryborough. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Top hotels in St Helens
Nightcap at Kondari Resort
Friendly staff and clean room.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Ramada Hervey Bay
Small and bijou. Short walk to the front and the marina shops/restaurants. Gentlemen, at the reception, very helpful.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Mantra Hervey Bay
Hotel not impressed Lift not working Given a room downstairs Was dark and dingy nothing like photos on website of what we booked Room with spa Spa did not work Not worth the money we paid to stay
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
McNevin's Maryborough Motel
The Beach Motel Hervey Bay
Room was very clean and staff were very obliging
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Oaks Hervey Bay Resort and Spa
Probably the best hotel in town. Location great ! Views great from my room and a good gym and pools
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around St Helens
Island Plantation
When in Island Plantation, you can plan a visit to Brolga Theatre and Convention Centre and Customs House Interpretive Centre, 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 Station Square Shopping Centre and Brolga Theatre and Convention Centre 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 Station Square Shopping Centre.
Aldershot
While Aldershot isn't home to many top sights, Baddow Island Conservation Park and Aldershot Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Central Maryborough
If you're spending some time in Central Maryborough, Station Square Shopping Centre and Mary Poppins Statue are top sights worth seeing.
