Helensburgh
Wollongong
Visit Helensburgh
Popular places to visit
Symbio Wildlife Park
Why not meet the animals who call Symbio Wildlife Park home during your travels in Wollongong? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
Garawarra State Conservation Area
Explore the great outdoors at Garawarra State Conservation Area, a lovely green space in Wollongong. Wander the parks and beaches while you're in the area.
North Wollongong Beach
Enjoy a day of fun with the family at this central beach with a broad sandy strip, rock pools, grassy foreshore areas and plenty of space to relax.
Wollongong City Beach
Immerse yourself in the buzzing atmosphere or find your own secluded patch of sand on this vast beach that stretches for miles along the city’s gorgeous coastline.
Nan Tien Temple
With a name that translates to “Paradise of the South” in Chinese, this Buddhist temple complex is a modern architectural treasure with cultural exhibitions, a lodge and workshops.
Wollongong Harbor
Wander to the edge of the scenic breakwater or take in the views of Wollongong’s two lighthouses from a waterfront café at this historic destination.
Things to do
Sea Cliff Bridge, Kiama Blowhole, Beaches & Wildlife Small Group
From Sydney: Day Tour to Jervis Bay with Beaches and Koalas
Sydney Private Tour Inc The Royal National Park and Symbio Zoo
South Coast Private Tour with Wild Kangaroo -pick up&drop off
Sydney South Coast and Highlands Private Tour
Jervis Bay Private Tour & Pick up & Drop off
Top hotels in Helensburgh
Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel
"Expensive but worth it and very short walk to int departure"
Reviewed on May 21, 2026
Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport by IHG
"The hotel itself was nice, but the beds were hard and the breakfast was not good at all, at least not what we normally have in holiday inns in USA."
Reviewed on May 21, 2026
Moxy Sydney Airport
"The hotel is very conveniently located to the domestic terminal. You could probably walk from the terminal to the hotel. We took the shuttle and it probably traveled just a couple hundred meters. We were there in about 2 minutes. The hotel is clean and modern. The staff is friendly and helpful. I ..."
Reviewed on May 20, 2026
Citadines Connect Sydney Airport
"Comfortable for a short term stay!"
Reviewed on May 21, 2026
ibis budget Sydney Airport
"Clean!"
Reviewed on May 21, 2026
Novotel Sydney International Airport Hotel
"Clean and quiet. Easy to walk to from Williams Creek Station"
Reviewed on May 20, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Helensburgh
Stanwell Park
While visiting Stanwell Park, you might make a stop by sights like Stanwell Park Beach and Royal National Park.
Coledale
While visiting Coledale, you might make a stop by sights like Coledale Beach and Sharky Beach.
Austinmer
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Austinmer. You might want to make time for a stop at Austinmer Beach or Sharky Beach.
Thirroul
While visiting Thirroul, you might make a stop by sights like Thirroul Beach and McCauleys Beach.
Bulli
Bulli is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bulli Beach and Sandon Point Beach.
Woonona
Woonona is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bulli Beach and Woonona Beach.
