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

฿6,586
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Sea Cliff Bridge, Kiama Blowhole, Beaches & Wildlife Small Group
From Sydney: Jervis Bay, Kiama & South Coast Day Tour

Jervis Bay Highlights Tour – Small Group Experience Scenic Coast

฿4,894
per adult
Jervis Bay Highlights Tour – Small Group Experience Scenic Coast
Explore Illawarra on a Private Guided Tour

From Sydney: Private Tour — Illawarra Escarpment & Rainforest

฿15,181
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

฿9,202
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

฿13,896
per adult
Jervis Bay Private Tour & Pick up & Drop off
Incredible black lava rock formations

Erupting Blowholes and Ancient Rainforests SOUTH COAST OF SYDNEY PRIVATE TOUR

฿18,684
per adult
Erupting Blowholes and Ancient Rainforests SOUTH COAST OF SYDNEY PRIVATE TOUR
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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.

Helensburgh Travel Guide