Helensburgh Travel Guide

Wollongong

Best way to spend NYE. And about an hour and half away from Sydney 🙏
Best way to spend NYE. And about an hour and half away from Sydney 🙏
NYE: Reaching the waterfall requires going off the track and absailing down a small cliff. Probably the best place Ive seen in NSW so far
The Helensburgh station was closed in 1915 & is an integral part of Sydney's rail history. It's abb awesome area to explore and perhaps see some glow worms!
Abandoned in the early 1900's this old train station and tunnel was only rediscovered in 1995. #ontheroad #history

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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 ฿5,683 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
฿5,683
฿6,251 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
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! (3,068 reviews)
Excellent location.

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel
ibis budget Sydney Airport

ibis budget Sydney Airport

2.5 out of 5
5 Ross Smith Avenue Mascot NSW
The price is ฿2,404 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
฿2,404
฿2,644 total
1 Apr - 2 Apr
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! (2,399 reviews)
Convenient location close to domestic airport

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

ibis budget Sydney Airport
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 ฿3,748 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
฿3,748
฿4,123 total
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,630 reviews)
Rooms were dirty, stained furniture

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport by IHG
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

4.5 out of 5
2-14 Cliff Road North Wollongong NSW
The price is ฿4,868 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
฿4,868
฿5,355 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy a beach locale, 4 bars/lounges and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
Clean room, friendly staff. Well appointed.

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Riverwood Hotel

Riverwood Hotel

2.5 out of 5
26 Josephine St Riverwood NSW
The price is ฿2,108 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
฿2,108
฿2,319 total
9 Mar - 10 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Bankstown Sports Club and Crest Sporting Complex are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (171 reviews)
The room was very clean, with efficient air conditioning and helpful staff. Suitable for short stays. Convenient access to the train station, though it’s approximately 50 minutes from Central.

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Riverwood Hotel
Moxy Sydney Airport

Moxy Sydney Airport

4 out of 5
56 Baxter Road Mascot NSW
The price is ฿3,465 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
฿3,465
฿3,811 total
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Sydney. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,261 reviews)
The room was very small.

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Moxy Sydney Airport
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Other neighbourhoods around Helensburgh

Stanwell Tops lookout in New South Wales, Australia

Stanwell Tops

Travellers like the parks in Stanwell Tops, and Royal National Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Stanwell Tops
Stanwell Park Beach is one of the popular spots for hang gliding and paragliding in Sydney. If you want to experience jumping off the cliff without getting hurt, this is your chance!
#LifeAtExpedia #beach

Stanwell Park

While visiting Stanwell Park, you might make a stop by sights like Stanwell Park Beach and Royal National Park.

Stanwell Park
This is an early morning image looking north from the Wollongong lighthouse. The light was great bust the cloud weren’t playing along so it’s was time to get creative. 

This is a great spot to walk with your camera. There’s so much to see. From exercising locals to the great waves and even the areas of heavy industry to the south.

Coledale

While visiting Coledale, you might make a stop by sights like Coledale Beach and Sharky Beach.

Coledale
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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.

Austinmer
Approaching rain over Illawarra Escarpment

Thirroul

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

Thirroul
Sandon Point

Bulli

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

Bulli


Helensburgh Travel Guide