Experience the best Sydney has to offer - beautiful beaches, great sporting events, awesome shopping, dining, cafes, bars and entertainment. Take in the CBD stretch from the Harbour Bridge and Opera House. Then from Chinatown to Newtown, Rydges will give you the perfect home base for exploring it all.

Immerse yourself in Melbourne's famous retail hotspots, laneway cafes and bars, fine dining and cool nightlife. Enjoy wandering around Geelong's bayside, and say 'hello' to the famous bollards. For the adventure-seekers, base yourself at Atura Dandenong before a big hike on the Dandenong Ranges. Be sure to delight your senses with the many foodie destinations, arts and theatre and sporting events.

Just like they say: beautiful one day, perfect the next! Be awed by the Great Barrier Reef and heritage rainforests of the far north or take a city break in cosmopolitan Brisbane with awesome restaurants, bars, cultural attractions and a rich line-up of shows & entertainment always on offer.

Now is a lovely time to explore the great outdoors. Take in the stunning views of mountain tops in a hot air balloon or enjoy a lazy picnic in a nature reserve. Canberra offers a great mix of both free and affordable must-see attractions including: Australian War Memorial, Parliament House, Questacon, the National Museum of Australia, the Royal Australian Mint, the National Portrait Gallery, the National Library, Tidbinbilla, Lake Burley Griffin, Cockington Green and much more.

Take a break in South Australia and be rewarded with Australia's best cool climate wines, vibrant restaurants & small bars, spectacular scenery and some of the country’s friendliest people. Now is a great time to head to the picture-perfect coast or take a scenic drive and discover the diversity of South Australian wine over a delicious lunch. There’s a little piece of heaven for everyone.

Take a break and see the best of Western Australia. Explore Perth’s top attractions, including Kings Park and the Swan River or travel by ferry to the idyllic Rottnest Island and encounter its famous quokka residents. Discover the rich colonial history of Fremantle and be sure to experience the unforgettable beauty of a west coast sunset.

Escape the city and discover local attractions, heritage hubs, beautiful scenery and friendly locals in some of NSW’s loveliest inland locations. From the historical buildings and unique gold mining experiences of Bathurst to the indigenous sculpture trails and hidden vineyards of Albury, you’ll discover a bounty of beauty in regional New South Wales.

Choose from a great mix of destinations from the North to the South Island. You’re never far from the sea in New Zealand so take advantage of hiking a coastal trail or kayaking on pristine waterways. Take time out to experience cosmopolitan cities and indulge your senses at local eateries and world-class wineries, or for something more fast-paced, take your pick from the long list of extreme activities on offer. The hardest part of planning your getaway will be deciding where to go and what to do first.

Packed full of amazing food & wine, spectacular scenery, heritage & history, culture and special events Hobart never fails to impress.

Darwin is famed for its natural attractions, and Rydges makes for a great base for exploring the city and beyond. In Darwin, you can visit sites such as the awe-inspiring waterfalls of Litchfield National Park, the wildlife of Kakadu National Park and the iconic Top End where you can experience the true Aussie Outback, just a short distance from either of our hotel locations.