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
South Coast Private Tour with Wild Kangaroo -pick up&drop off

South Coast Private Tour with Wild Kangaroo -pick up&drop off

฿9,119
per adult
South Coast Private Tour with Wild Kangaroo -pick up&drop off
Jervis Bay Private Tour - Pick up & Drop off

Jervis Bay Private Tour & Pick up & Drop off

฿13,771
per adult
Jervis Bay Private Tour & Pick up & Drop off
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
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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 ฿4,885 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
฿4,885
฿5,374 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
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 ฿3,840 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿3,840
฿4,224 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! (1,691 reviews)
"I thought i was booking in australian dollars, disappointed to find it was USdollars"

Reviewed on 31 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 ฿4,011 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿4,011
฿4,412 total
2 Aug - 3 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 ...
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 ฿2,577 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
฿2,577
฿2,835 total
6 Aug - 7 Aug
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
Novotel Sydney International Airport Hotel

Novotel Sydney International Airport Hotel

4 out of 5
22 Levey Street Wolli Creek NSW
The price is ฿5,461 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
฿5,461
฿6,007 total
22 Aug - 23 Aug
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 ...
Novotel Sydney International Airport Hotel
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 ฿4,057 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿4,057
฿4,463 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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 ...
Stamford Plaza Sydney Airport Hotel & Conference Centre
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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 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 Sandon Point Beach.

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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