Rydges Armidale

Nestled in the New England High Country is one of Australia’s most elegant regional cities — Armidale, NSW. Dubbed a ‘Cathedral City’ thanks to its ornate churches, this attractive and graceful inland haven of tree-lined streets is best known for its vibrant cultural scene, World Heritage-listed national parks, cool-climate vineyards, 19th-century churches and fascinating cosmopolitan centre.

What You’ll Love…

The Hotel – Award-winning comfort

Awarded the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice 2020 badge and ranked #1 in Armidale, the stylish Powerhouse Hotel Armidale by Rydges offers comfort and convenience in the picturesque town of Armidale.

Facilities include the award-winning Azka Restaurant – a local favourite offering lively and exotic Mediterranean food using prime seasonal New England produce – the intimate Wine and Tapas Bar, a guest gym, Tesla Destination charging station and free Wi-Fi.

The Room – Award-winning comfort and a leisurely 12pm checkout

Wake up in an upmarket Superior Queen Room, featuring plush queen bedding and an ensuite marble bathroom with underfloor heating and rainfall shower. Each stay is made extraordinary with luxurious Australian-made bathroom amenities, Smart TV with Foxtel, complimentary Wi-Fi and an Espressotoria coffee pod machine.

Enjoy a well-deserved sleep-in on your final day with guaranteed 12pm checkout.

King Suite Upgrade: Enjoy even more beautiful space when you upgrade to a King Suite, complete with a separate bedroom with king bed, marble bathroom with rainfall shower, spacious open-plan lounge and dining room, as well as all the luxuries included in a Superior Queen Room.

The Food – A welcome cocktail and daily à la carte breakfast

Begin your stay with a refreshing complimentary welcome cocktail in Azka Wine Bar on arrival.

Fuel the day ahead with an included sumptuous à la carte breakfast. Expect local delicacies, traditional breakfast items and healthy alternatives, all accompanied by local Antilles Coffee and teas.

Wine & Dine Upgrade: Sample the region’s delicious fresh produce when you upgrade to a Wine & Dine package with one three-course set dinner highlighting premium local produce and matched with local wines or beers. Five-night Wine & Dine Upgrades will receive two gourmet three-course dinners with wine or beer pairing.

See & Do – Discover Armidale and beyond

Home to treasured grazing land, a large university and leafy streets lined with colonial buildings, the picturesque town of Armidale is rich in history and heritage.

An attractive and graceful city at the heart of the New England area, Armidale is best enjoyed on a self-guided Heritage Walk or guided bus tour, sipping craft brews at The Welder’s Dog, visiting the New England Regional Art Museum or sitting down with a country classic at the Wicklow Hotel.

Blessed to be surrounded by some of Australia’s richest pastoral lands, Armidale encourages visitors to indulge in freshly picked produce from one of the many farm stands at the Armidale Farmers Market (held on the second Sunday of the month).

The region is also home to several magnificent wineries, producing award-winning cool-climate chardonnay, riesling and shiraz.

If you’re up for a drive, the picturesque towns of Guyra, Walcha and Uralla are all a short distance away, and the region is dotted with spectacular waterfalls, UNESCO World Heritage-listed national parks, rainforests and exotic flora and fauna — all waiting to be explored!

Your package includes an Experience Passport, offering discounts on local experiences. Enjoy a two-for-one tasting paddle of locally brewed beers at The Welder’s Dog and 10% off cellar door purchases, complimentary access to the New England Regional Art Museum (NERAM) and 10% off shop purchases, two-for-one tastings at Dobson’s Distillery and much more.