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
Wollongong and Kiama South Coast NSW Tours
Sydney Private Tour Inc The Royal National Park and Symbio Zoo
South Coast Private Tour with Wild Kangaroo -pick up&drop off
Sydney South Beaches Cycling Tour Self Guided
Jervis Bay Private Tour & Pick up & Drop off
Helensburgh Hotel Deals
Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel
Hotel is fine and convenient to airport for those early morning departures. Biggest complaint - no good food options. The hotel bar (Smiths) was sub par. Food was very meh.
Reviewed on May 16, 2026
Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport by IHG
The staff are so helpful and friendly, nothing too much trouble. We actually used car parking 5min walk which had shuttle to the airport. Excellent free breakfast. We will make this our stay in future for airport accommodation.
Reviewed on May 16, 2026
Moxy Sydney Airport
Modern, clean accomodation. Staff friendly and helpful. Can’t wait to stay at the Moxy again.
Reviewed on May 10, 2026
Citadines Connect Sydney Airport
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Reviewed on May 14, 2026
ibis budget Sydney Airport
Typical Ibis budget offering (small, bland but clean rooms) but value for money was good close to the airport and next door to some fast food options. $12 shuttle to the airport terminals. 1km walk to Domestic terminal if you want to save this or the exorbitant train fare premium for getting on/off ...
Reviewed on May 15, 2026
Novotel Sydney International Airport Hotel
We were able to store our bags for a flight later that afternoon, this was really helpful.
Reviewed on May 16, 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 Little Austinmer 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.
