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.
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.
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
Nightcap at Kondari Resort
Clean rooms
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Oaks Hervey Bay Resort and Spa
I was a bit disappointed. I stayed for three days and no one came to clean. When I asked the front desk, they told me there was an extra charge, which surprised me. Their rooms are already expensive; why wasn't room cleaning included? Many other hotels are cheaper and have housekeeping every day. ...
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
McNevin's Maryborough Motel
Very friendly staff. Seamless check-in. Room was spotless
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
The Beach Motel Hervey Bay
Clean comfortable updated rooms with friendly and helpful staff. On the esplanade, is a great location for walking and access to the beach. The attached restaurant is outstanding. Highly recommend!
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Ramada Hervey Bay
Location was convenient. Room was comfortable and clean
Reviewed on 26 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 Gallipoli to Armistice Memorial, 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 Customs House Interpretive Centre.
Maryborough West
Maryborough West might not have many top sights, but Brolga Theatre and Convention Centre and Mary Poppins Statue 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 Brolga Theatre and Convention 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, Mary Poppins Statue and Customs House Interpretive Centre are top sights worth seeing.
