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When you stay Rydges, you stay local, and there’s nothing quite like a truly local experience.
At Rydges Newcastle we are lucky enough to have Newcastle Ocean Baths just a 20-minute stroll along our beautiful harbour & foreshore; Sitting on our pristine coastline it is open year-round for the community to enjoy. Newcastle Ocean baths was originally opened in 1922 and has in 2023 been fully refurbished allowing for the perfect mix of swimming in Ocean water and a safe environment for all levels of swimmer.
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Set amongst the eateries, bars and public spaces in the vibrant Honeysuckle precinct, Rydges Newcastle is in the ideal location to see everything Newcastle has to offer.
Days can be spent wandering through shopping centres and boutiques, perusing museums and galleries, and café-hopping in town. For those seeking fresh air, there’s the Bathers Way Coastal Walk, Bogey Hole, Fort Scratchley and Nobbys Head. And if you’re looking to surf, swim and sunbake, Newcastle is home to amazing beaches, like Nobbys Beach, Newcastle Beach and Merewether Beach. Of an evening, you might cheer on the Newcastle Knights or Newcastle Jets at McDonald Jones Stadium, or explore the city’s countless bars and eateries.
In addition to the city’s vibrant attractions, Rydges Newcastle is the ideal base to discover what the greater Hunter Region has to offer. The many world class wineries of the Hunter Valley, as well as the stunning lakes, scenic drives and delightful coastal and country towns – all of which should be on your bucket list – can all be explored from Rydges Newcastle.
There are so many things to do in and around this charming city, and Rydges Newcastle is the best place to start.
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