Helensburgh Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Best way to spend NYE. And about an hour and half away from Sydney 🙏
NYE: Reaching the waterfall requires going off the track and absailing down a small cliff. Probably the best place Ive seen in NSW so far
The Helensburgh station was closed in 1915 & is an integral part of Sydney's rail history. It's abb awesome area to explore and perhaps see some glow worms!
Abandoned in the early 1900's this old train station and tunnel was only rediscovered in 1995. #ontheroad #history
@destinationnsw @visitnsw @karunurak Meet Milli, The most adorable wombat ever !

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Our pick of the best Helensburgh Hotel Deals

Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel

Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel

4 out of 5
8 Arrival Court Mascot NSW
The price is AU$299 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
AU$299
16 Mar - 17 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,043 reviews)
Very convenient for the international terminal at Melbourne Airport. Reception staff friendly and efficient. Room clean and bed comfortable. Bathroom arrangements unusual, with separate w.c. and shower room. Hand basin in the bedroom. Being close to the airport there was a smell of aviation fuel ...

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel
ibis budget Sydney Airport

ibis budget Sydney Airport

2.5 out of 5
5 Ross Smith Avenue Mascot NSW
The price is AU$132 per night from 9 Apr to 10 Apr
AU$132
9 Apr - 10 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7.4/10 Good! (2,381 reviews)
Didn’t use laundry. Air conditioning was great

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

ibis budget Sydney Airport
Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport by IHG

3.5 out of 5
2-12 Sarah Street Mascot NSW
Fully refundable
The price is AU$184 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
AU$184
31 Mar - 1 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,616 reviews)
For a quick ride to the airport, this is a very good property to stay at. There are not many restaurants or shops nearby, but a great restaurant in the hotel.

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport by IHG
Moxy Sydney Airport

Moxy Sydney Airport

4 out of 5
56 Baxter Road Mascot NSW
The price is AU$161 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
AU$161
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Sydney. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,268 reviews)
Nice place

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Moxy Sydney Airport
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

4.5 out of 5
2-14 Cliff Road North Wollongong NSW
The price is AU$239 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$239
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy a beach locale, 4 bars/lounges and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
The view was more roof top than beach, but you can see the beach from the room. Great comfy bed. Fantastic shower. Restaurant and bar staff we all lovely. Outdoor terrace area had a lot of cockroaches running around and the carpet in the hallways smelt pretty musty. Disappointed that parking wasn’t ...

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Riverwood Hotel

Riverwood Hotel

2.5 out of 5
26 Josephine St Riverwood NSW
The price is AU$96 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
AU$96
23 Mar - 24 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Bankstown Sports Club and Crest Sporting Complex are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (173 reviews)
Super close to the Riverwood Railway Station making it easy to travel via train to/from the airport.

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Riverwood Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Helensburgh

Stanwell Tops lookout in New South Wales, Australia

Stanwell Tops

Travellers like the parks in Stanwell Tops, and Royal National Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Stanwell Tops
Stanwell Park Beach is one of the popular spots for hang gliding and paragliding in Sydney. If you want to experience jumping off the cliff without getting hurt, this is your chance!
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Stanwell Park

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

Stanwell Park
This is an early morning image looking north from the Wollongong lighthouse. The light was great bust the cloud weren’t playing along so it’s was time to get creative. 

This is a great spot to walk with your camera. There’s so much to see. From exercising locals to the great waves and even the areas of heavy industry to the south.

Coledale

While visiting Coledale, you might make a stop by sights like Coledale Beach and Sharky Beach.

Coledale
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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.

Austinmer
Approaching rain over Illawarra Escarpment

Thirroul

If you're spending some time in Thirroul, Thirroul Beach and McCauleys Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Thirroul
Sandon Point

Bulli

Bulli is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bulli Beach and Sandon Point Beach.

Bulli


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