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 ฿2,992 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
฿2,992
฿3,291 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,034 reviews)
The location is perfect for a stay close to the Airport international Terminal 1 . The hotel had all the amenities and was clean & spacious! The late night check in was very smooth. No complimentary bottled drinking water provided - tap water is good to drink.

Reviewed on 17 Jan 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 ฿2,145 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
฿2,145
฿2,360 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
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 ...
7.2/10 Good! (2,393 reviews)
Due to our flight being cancelled at last minute, we then had to look for a room near to the airport. Price was cheap for 1 night and it was 5 mins from airport. Rooms are basic but clean and it's all you need to get your head down . We went next door to the Mantra for drinks and breakfast the next ...

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

ibis budget Sydney Airport
Silkari Urban CKS Sydney Airport Hotel

Silkari Urban CKS Sydney Airport Hotel

4 out of 5
35 Levey Street Wolli Creek NSW
The price is ฿2,288 per night from 29 Jan to 30 Jan
฿2,288
฿2,516 total
29 Jan - 30 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,129 reviews)
Courteous staff and comfortable stay

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Silkari Urban CKS Sydney 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 Mascot NSW
The price is ฿3,571 per night from 29 Jan to 30 Jan
฿3,571
฿3,928 total
29 Jan - 30 Jan
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,316 reviews)
Beautiful room and lovely staff on check in!

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Stamford Plaza Sydney Airport Hotel & Conference Centre
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

4.5 out of 5
2-14 Cliff Road North Wollongong NSW
The price is ฿4,917 per night from 28 Jan to 29 Jan
฿4,917
฿5,409 total
28 Jan - 29 Jan
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
Large rooms, great location and fun bar area/pool. Staff were also terrific!

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Sage Hotel Wollongong

Sage Hotel Wollongong

4 out of 5
60/62 Harbour Street Wollongong NSW
The price is ฿3,114 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
฿3,114
฿3,426 total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
Great place and location

Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

Sage Hotel Wollongong
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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 Bald Hill Lookout 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