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.

Crown Street Mall
Wollongong’s pedestrianized main street is a shopping, dining and entertainment hub where you can join community events and festivities, or shop for a new look.
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 & Royal National Park Inc

Jervis Bay Full Day Tour Dolphin Cruise and Kiama Blowhole

Jervis Bay Private Tour & Pick up & Drop off
Top hotels in Helensburgh

Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel
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Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026

ibis budget Sydney Airport
Clean, comfortable bed & pillows, so close to airport
Reviewed on Feb 7, 2026

Stamford Plaza Sydney Airport Hotel & Conference Centre
Perfectly located close to Sydney's Domestic Airport Room was spotless, pool and gym make it the place to stay at a reasonable price.
Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Room was great. Facilities were OK and F&D surprisingly pricey
Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026

Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport by IHG
Room was clean and staff very friendly
Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026

Quest Mascot Serviced Apartments
Extra bed was also comfortable in addition to the studio
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Helensburgh

Stanwell Tops
Travelers like the parks in Stanwell Tops, and Bald Hill Lookout is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Stanwell Park
While visiting Stanwell Park, you might make a stop by sights like Stanwell Park Beach and Royal National Park.

Wombarra
Travelers like the monuments in Wombarra, and Wombarra Sculpture Garden is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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 Little Austinmer Beach.

Thirroul
While visiting Thirroul, you might make a stop by sights like Thirroul Beach and McCauleys Beach.
