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Welcome to Helensburgh, NSW

Helensburgh is a town in New South Wales 45km south of Sydney. It has a population of over 6,200, and acts as the northernmost point of the Illawarra region.

History

The settlement that became Helensburgh used to be called ‘Camp Creek’. Founded in the 1880s, it was originally a camp used by the coal miners working nearby. A post office sprang up in 1886, and a railway station completed the transition from workcamp to township.

Lifestyle and Entertainment

Helensburgh is close to the beach and surrounded by beautiful bushlands. It sits inside the Royal National Park, so it’s a popular spot for those seeking a tranquil natural retreat. The Helensburgh Railway Station Reserve is a fascinating site, and the old Metropolitan Tunnel plays home to a large glow worm colony. The annual Helensburgh Lions Club Fair is a major, town-wide event, and there’s often something on at the Sri Venkateswara Hindu temple.