St Helens Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Brennan And Geraghtys Store Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Brennan And Geraghtys Store Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Maryborough. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the spas while you're in the area.
Maryborough Military & Colonial Museum
Spread over three floors, this comprehensive historical museum showcases fascinating military paraphernalia dating from the Boer War to the present.
Mary Poppins Statue
You can find out about the history of Maryborough with a visit to Mary Poppins Statue. Wander the riverfront and gardens while you're in the area.
Customs House Interpretive Centre
Browse this captivating museum in Maryborough’s historic portside district, which was once the first stop for all goods and settlers arriving in Australia.
Queens Park
Lush greenery borders the serene walkways of this heritage-listed park, which overlooks the Mary River in the city’s historic portside district.
Brolga Theatre and Convention Centre
Get tickets for a show at Brolga Theatre and Convention Centre, a popular theatre in Maryborough. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the spas while you're in the area.
Our pick of the best St Helens Hotel Deals
Nightcap at Kondari Resort
No microwave no knives and forks. Bed old and saggy Parking good room clean
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Ramada Hervey Bay
OK
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Mantra Hervey Bay
Yes, the parking area was secure and easy assessable. Enjoyed the spa bath a lot.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
The Beach Motel Hervey Bay
Lovely stay at the Beach Hotel. Safe swimming beach across the road and easy walk to restaurants and shops. Lovely pool area however sun lounges could do with cushioning - they were very uncomfortable and not for relaxing around the pool. Staff were extremely pleasant and friendly. Would highly ...
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
McNevin's Maryborough Motel
Amazing location walking distance to shops and tourist sights. We will being staying at McNevins whenever we travel to Maryborough.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Oaks Hervey Bay Resort and Spa
We had a super stay! Staff was all friendly and helpful, we got a surprise upgrade to a penthouse suite which we didn’t need, but truly appreciated. The porch spaces took superior advantage of the views from this hotel. The pools were AMAZING and the parking safe and secure. Nice location to walk ...
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around St Helens
Island Plantation
When in Island Plantation, you can plan a visit to Brolga Theatre and Convention Centre and Customs House Interpretive Centre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Doon Villa
While there might not be top attractions in Doon Villa, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Brolga Theatre and Convention Centre and Maryborough Military & Colonial Museum.
Maryborough West
Maryborough West might not have many top sights, but Brolga Theatre and Convention Centre and Brennan And Geraghtys Store Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Baddow
While Baddow may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Portside and Station Square Shopping Centre.
Aldershot
While Aldershot isn't home to many top sights, Aldershot Park and Baddow Island Conservation Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Central Maryborough
If you're spending some time in Central Maryborough, Brennan And Geraghtys Store Museum and Mary Poppins Statue are top sights worth seeing.
