Rydges Bathurst: Can I stay at the Mount Panorama Circuit?

Rydges Bathurst, a four star hotel in Bathurst, NSW, is right next to the Mount Panorama Circuit – which should make it the perfect place to stay for motorsports fans.

The Rydges Bathurst hotel sounds like it’s going to be an identikit chain hotel in a regional New South Wales town, doesn’t it?

Well, in many respects it is. Rydges is one of the biggest hotel chains in Australia, and their hotels usually err towards the mid-range business bland side of the market. But what makes Rydges Bathurst a little bit different is its location.

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Rydges Bathurst at Mount Panorama

This four star Bathurst hotel isn’t in the city centre. It’s at Mount Panorama to the southwest. You might choose to come here for the delightful countryside views, but to Australian motorsport fans, Mount Panorama in Bathurst is something very different.

The Bathurst 1000 is part of the Australian Supercars Championship, and is arguably the most famous car race in Australia. It’s highly distinctive because the race takes place not just on public roads, but on a mountainside.

Rydges Bathurst has a prime position on the Mount Panorama Circuit, with uninterrupted views of the main Conrod Straight.

Rydges Bathurst apartments

Accommodation at Rydges Bathurst is apartment-style, with studio apartments costing from $75 if you get lucky with the special offers. There are also one bedroom, two bedroom and three bedroom apartments available – which is handy if travelling with a family.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served in the Chicane Bar and Grill, while room service is also available. There is free WiFi in all rooms, many of which have their own balcony. The hotel can be booked online.

Other attractions in Bathurst include Abercrombie House.

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Taste cider amongst the gardens at Bilpin Cider in Bilpin, the Blue Mountains.

Take a brewery tour at Stone and Wood in Byron Bay.

See animals at the Symbio Wildlife Park on the drive from Sydney to Wollongong.

Take the Cockatoo Island ferry to the biggest island in Sydney Harbour.

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