St Helens Travel Guide
Maryborough
Popular places to visit
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.
Maryborough Military & Colonial Museum
Spread over three floors, this comprehensive historical museum showcases fascinating military paraphernalia dating from the Boer War to the present.
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.
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.
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
Friendly staff
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Nightcap at Kondari Resort
Everything was great
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
McNevin's Maryborough Motel
The pillows and bed were amazingly comfortable!!
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Oaks Hervey Bay Resort and Spa
Spotless and to a very high standard. Only complaint was we only had 1 night here. Breakfast at Salt Cafe superb.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
The Beach Motel Hervey Bay
Very clean room, friendly staff,great kitchen
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Ned Kelly's Motel
Clean
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
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 Brolga Theatre and Convention 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, Mary Poppins Statue and Customs House Interpretive Centre are top sights worth seeing.
