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.
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.
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.
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
Ramada Hervey Bay
Nice pool and the spa.
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Nightcap at Kondari Resort
Great price, location and very comfortable accommodation. Lovely over the lake with plenty of birds, bats and turtles.
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
The Beach Motel Hervey Bay
Clean room, comfy bed, good value, would stay here again
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
McNevin's Maryborough Motel
Lovely high quality mattress and bedding. Rainfall shower - very lush. Comfy bed. Very quiet location.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Hervey Bay Hotel & Resort
Yes but no seats or furniture
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Oaks Hervey Bay Resort and Spa
Rooms were spacious & clean, no aircon in 3rd bedroom, and whilst we had the ocean view we paid for was not nice sitting on the verandah as its so hot, 2 compressors blowing hot air and even when you turn them off to sit outside its like a cement hot box that traps the hot air. Shame
Reviewed on 22 Mar 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 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 Baddow Island Conservation Park and Station Square Shopping Centre.
Aldershot
While Aldershot isn't home to many top sights, Baddow Island Conservation Park and Aldershot Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Central Maryborough
If you're spending some time in Central Maryborough, Mary Poppins Statue and Maryborough Military & Colonial Museum are top sights worth seeing.
