St Helens Travel Guide
Maryborough
Popular places to visit
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
You can browse the exhibits at Customs House Interpretive Centre, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Maryborough. Wander the riverfront and gardens while you're in the area.
Queens Park
After visiting Queens Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Maryborough. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the spas while you're in the area.
Maryborough Military & Colonial Museum
You can study the exhibits at Maryborough Military & Colonial Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Maryborough. Amble around the area's riverfront or visit its spas.
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.
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.
Top hotels in St Helens
Mantra Hervey Bay
Stayed in 3 bedroom apartment with no view of water, pool was fine.
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Nightcap at Kondari Resort
Great accomodation, easy parking and fantastic location
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Ramada Hervey Bay
Beautiful service, and lovely room. We are having pleasantly stay even just for night. Will come back again definitely.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
McNevin's Maryborough Motel
No breakfast available
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
The Beach Motel Hervey Bay
Staff were very friendly, room was clean, large and had everything you need. Short walk across the road to a great family beach.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Oaks Hervey Bay Resort and Spa
Great location. Good walks along coastline, 2min walk to good quality restaurants which cater from breakfast to supper. OR use the kitchenette within the room if on a budget. Warm swimming pools.
Reviewed on 14 Jan 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 Portside.
Maryborough West
Maryborough West might not have many top sights, but Portside and Station Square Shopping Centre 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 Baddow Island Conservation Park and Portside.
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, Station Square Shopping Centre and Mary Poppins Statue are top sights worth seeing.
