Helensburgh
Wollongong
Visit Helensburgh
Popular places to visit
Symbio Wildlife Park
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.
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
Jervis Bay Highlights Tour – Small Group Experience Scenic Coast
South Coast Private Tour with Wild Kangaroo -pick up&drop off
Sydney Private Tour Inc The Royal National Park and Symbio Zoo
Jervis Bay Private Tour & Pick up & Drop off
Sydney South Beaches Cycling Tour Self Guided
Top hotels in Helensburgh
Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel
only reason to stay there is location. staff is rude and place is not very clean. But for last night before your international journey is the best place to stay
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Novotel Sydney International Airport Hotel
Just had a night stay. Room was clean and large and the bed and pillows were comfortable
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Moxy Sydney Airport
Ideal location when overnight between international/domestic flights. Close to the airport and even though there isn’t much else around the hotel the Moxy has everything you are likely to need for a short stay. Lively environment on a Thursday night! Food was adequate and tasty.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport by IHG
Good Breakfast and close to rhe airport
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
ibis budget Sydney Airport
The breakfast we had at the Mantra next door was great- excellent value for money! The Ibis is a basic Hotel, but is very comfortable and has almost everything you need for a one night stay before catching a flight. Except a hairdryer!
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Stamford Plaza Sydney Airport Hotel & Conference Centre
Nice
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Helensburgh
Stanwell Tops
Travellers 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.
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
If you're spending some time in Thirroul, Thirroul Beach and McCauleys Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Bulli
Bulli is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bulli Beach and Sandon Point Beach.
