Helensburgh (New South Wales)
From Wikitravel
Contents
Helensburgh is a far northern suburb of Wollongong located 45 kilometres south of the Sydney CBD . It is half way between Sydney and Wollongong, at the southern end of the Royal National Park, and surrounded by bushland. It has a population of 5000+ residents. Helensburgh is colloquially known as "The Burgh" (pronounced "berg")
[edit] Get in
[edit] By Car
Take the Southern Freeway and get off at Helensburgh exit go left at roundabout and next intersection turn right
[edit] By Train
Take a South Coast train [1] from Central (50 Mins) Hurstville (30 Mins) Sutherland (20 Mins) or Waterfall(10 Mins). The train station is around 3km from the town centre (but close to the old station, and railway tunnels). and sledge is a dickheadpr prez is a ripped cunt barnsy is online and homo
[edit] By Bicycle
There is a cycle lane running alongside the Southern Freeway, if you don't mind cycling alongside the 110km/h traffic. Alternatively, it is possible to cycle the Royal National Park. Its a relatively popular recreational cycle, but the roads have cars, and very steep hills, so it is really only for the enthusiastic.
[edit] Get around
[edit][add listing] See
- Old Helensburgh station, railway tunnels, and glow worms. The old Helensburgh railway station and old railway tunnels are preserved, just to up from the current railway station location. The old tunnel is used as a water storage for the nearby colliery, but if you are prepared to go into the tunnel ankle deep in water and mud, you can see many glow worms on the tunnel roof.
- Woronora Dam. The water supply for the Sutherland Shire is around 10km from Helensburg. The signposted turnoff is just up the Old Princes Hwy towards Sydney. There are picnic areas, barbecues, and walks across the dam.
- Kelly's Falls. Is a popular walk through the National Park starting from Helensburg, ending at the falls. Track is well maintained. Watch out for leeches in wet weather.
- Symbio Wildlife Park
- Hindu Temple. edit
[edit][add listing] Do
- Royal National Park, stopping Sydney's southerly sprawl from absorbing the Illawarra.
[edit][add listing] Buy
[edit][add listing] Eat
[edit][add listing] Drink
[edit][add listing] Sleep
[edit] Contact
[edit] Get out
| This article is an outline and needs more content. It has a template, but there is not enough information present. Please plunge forward and help it grow! |
