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

฿6,541
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Sea Cliff Bridge, Kiama Blowhole, Beaches & Wildlife Small Group
Walking to Marley Beach

Sydney Private Tour Inc The Royal National Park and Symbio Zoo

฿10,043
per adult
Sydney Private Tour Inc The Royal National Park and Symbio Zoo
Explore Illawarra on a Private Guided Tour

From Sydney: Private Tour — Illawarra Escarpment & Rainforest

฿15,077
per traveller
From Sydney: Private Tour — Illawarra Escarpment & Rainforest
Private Kiama and South Coast Tour from Sydney

Private Kiama and South Coast Tour from Sydney

฿33,609
per traveller
Private Kiama and South Coast Tour from Sydney
Wildlife, Hyams Whitest Beach and South Coast Private Tour

Wildlife, Hyams Whitest Beach and South Coast Private Tour

฿22,615
per adult
Wildlife, Hyams Whitest Beach and South Coast Private Tour
Jervis Bay and Shoalhaven South Coast NSW Private Tours

Jervis Bay and Shoalhaven South Coast NSW Private Tours

฿17,396
per adult
Jervis Bay and Shoalhaven South Coast NSW Private Tours
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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 ฿4,248 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
฿4,248
฿4,673 total
21 Jul - 22 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 ...
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 ฿3,480 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿3,480
฿3,828 total
2 Aug - 3 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,690 reviews)
"We stayed overnight during a layover. The hotel is located close to the airport but you will need the hotel shuttle or an Uber/Taxi to get there. The shuttle was only every 40 mins and was $12 per person each way. We were a party of three so Uber was more convenient and cheaper for our needs. We ..."

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2026

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 ฿3,430 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿3,430
฿3,773 total
16 Aug - 17 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,499 reviews)
"Tidy and spacious rooms. We enjoyed our stay!"

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2026

Moxy Sydney Airport
Novotel Sydney International Airport Hotel

Novotel Sydney International Airport Hotel

4 out of 5
22 Levey Street Wolli Creek NSW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,803 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿4,803
฿5,284 total
26 Jul - 27 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)
"Nothing"

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2026

Novotel Sydney International Airport Hotel
ibis budget Sydney Airport

ibis budget Sydney Airport

2.5 out of 5
5 Ross Smith Avenue Mascot NSW
The price is ฿2,408 per night from 25 Jul to 26 Jul
฿2,408
฿2,649 total
25 Jul - 26 Jul
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 ...
ibis budget Sydney Airport
Citadines Connect Sydney Airport

Citadines Connect Sydney Airport

4 out of 5
121 Baxter Road Mascot NSW
The price is ฿3,629 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
฿3,629
฿3,992 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,680 reviews)
"A great place to stay after a long flight."

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2026

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 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 Grevillea Park.

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 Links Shell Cove Golf Course is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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