BRING THE FAMILY TO BRISBANE!
SUMMER IN THIS CITY IS SENSATIONAL 🎉
Calling families - this Summer, staycay in Brisbane, at Rydges South Bank.
Why? The world class QAGOMA is a just a wander away and home to the just-opened Asia Pacific Triennial Kids.
There’s Queensland Museum’s extraordinary Discovering Ancient Egypt exhibition, SIX The Musical opens on January 2 and Grease The Musical on January 3 (!),
South Bank’s Summer of Wonder program is in full swing and Streets Beach is free!
There’s cricket at the famous ‘Gabba down the road, soccer at Suncorp Stadium just across the river, the Brisbane international Tennis,
Boxing Day sales and a city that’s bursting with colour and adventures. IMAGERY HERE
It’s ALL ABOUT POSITION 🏩 Rydges South Bank neighbours Brisbane’s acclaimed GoMA, the Cultural Centre, State Library and Queensland Performing Arts Complex.
It’s a breath away from the city centre, immersed in the heart of South Bank and its family of restaurants, bars and open spaces, and just footy kick from The Gabba and Suncorp Stadium.
SUMMER PACKAGES include:
THE HOLIDAY STAYCAY (from $392 - school holidays until 2nd Feb)
Step out to the South Bank Parklands, explore the Queensland Art Gallery & Gallery of Modern Art or soak up the sunshine at Streets Beach, this is the perfect accommodation package to either relax alone or with the whole family! What’s included:
- 2 or more night’s accommodation (as booked)
- $40.00 F&B Credit per night per room
- Seasonal welcome treat delivered on day of arrival
- Valet Car Parking for one car
- BOOK HERE
KIDS STAY AND EAT FREE (from $359 until 28th Feb)
Make some super cool memories and take the family on a city getaway (the adults will love it too 😉), where the kids stay and eat free! For kids at heart and little ones alike, Brisbane has a fantastic lineup of activities and adventures this Summer. The only problem, is where to explore first? What’s Included:
- 20% off overnight accommodation for the whole family (2 adults and 2 children under 12, using room’s existing bedding)
- Daily buffet breakfast for 2 adults
- Daily meals for 2 children (breakfast, lunch and dinner from the kids menu or buffet, when dining in with a paying adult)
- BOOK HERE
RIVER SIGHTS AND CITY LIGHTS PACKAGE (from $311) – the perfect getaway
Experience the city lights of Brisbane’s ever changing cityscape, the majesty of the Brisbane Wheel and the lazy meandering of the Brisbane river from the comfort of your own private balcony. What’s included:
- Overnight accommodation with a private balcony and guaranteed River & City views
- Hosted breakfast per adult and child booked daily, served in the hotel’s restaurant
- A bottle of Australian sparkling wine on day of arrival
- Valet car parking for 1 car daily
- A late checkout of 1pm
- BOOK HERE
FAMILY STAYS PACKAGE (from $325 – with treats, breakfast & parking)
The hotel is perfectly positioned for a big city getaway, or a holiday at home for families, being bang in the heart of South Bank and just a short stroll from Streets Beach, spectacular shows at QPAC, the Queensland Museum and Gallery of Modern Art’s Children’s Art Centre. What’s included:
- Overnight accommodation
- Valet parking for one car
- Children under 12 stay & eat breakfast free (when using existing bedding and dining with a full paying adult)
- Tray of treats for up to two children 12 years and under on day of arrival
- BOOK HERE
The full list of packages at Rydges South Bank are available here Note conditions and limitations apply. IMAGERY HERE
Rydges South Bank
9 Glenelg Street, South Brisbane 4010 - Ph: +61 7 3364 0800 - Website
Rydges South Bank is home to 304 beautifully designed guest rooms including 64 suites all with balconies as well as the signature and award-winning Bacchus Restaurant, and the terraced, rooftop Soleil Pool Bar.
What’s ON
QAGOMA
Exhibitions
30 Nov 24 - 27 Apr 2025 The 11th Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art
14 Sep 24 – 13 Jul 2025 Asia Pacific Triennial Kids
9 Nov 24- 18 May 2025 Aart Box for Kids - Yim Maline
10 Aug 2024 - 17 Aug 2025 Suburban Sublime - Australian Photography
02 Mar 2024 - 27 Jan 2025 Woods III - Inscriptions and Excavations
24 Feb 24 - 26 Jan 26 Birds of Passage - Ian Fairweather & Paul Jacoulet
20 Sep 23 - 3 Aug 25 Small Figures
QPAC
Lyric Theatre
12-24 Dec 24 A Christmas Carol
13-21 Dec 24 The Nutcracker
3 Jan - 1 Feb 25 GREASE the Musical
From 8 Feb 2025 Sister Act
Concert Hall
6-8 Jan 25 OPERATION OUCH LIVE: Quest for the Jurassic Fart!
10-19 Jan 25 360 ALLSTARS
14 Jan 2025 Dionne Warwick - One Last Time Tour
17 Jan 2025 The Others
23-26 Jan 2025 Snow White
29 Jan - 7 Feb 2025 Penn & Teller
8-9 Feb 2025 Our Classical Favourites
10–11 Feb 2025 Max Richter - World tour
14 Feb 2025 John Williamson 55 Years - My Travellin’ Days are Done!
15 Feb 2025 Kate Miller-Heideke : The Telling Tales Tour
16 Feb 2025 Singapore Symphony Orchestra : Romantic
17 Feb 2025 Brahms & Beethoven (QSO)
20-22 Feb 2025 The Rite of Spring (QSO)
Playhouse
2 Jan - 9 Feb 25 SIX the Musical
11-16 Feb 2025 The Wharf Revue: The End of the Wharf As We Know It
20 Feb - 9 Mar 2025 Pride & Prejudice
SOUTH BANK – SUMMER OF WONDER
13 Dec 24 - 27 Jan 25 Summer Hub
14 - 22 Dec 24 South Bank Nightly Christmas Parade
14 Dec - 22 Dec South Bank Christmas Workshops
14 - 22 Dec 24 Christmas in the Plaza
14 - 22 Dec 24 South Bank Christmas Carols
14 Dec 24 - 27 Jan 25 South Bank Maze
31 Dec 24 The Lord Mayor’s New Year’s Eve Fireworks at South Bank
QUEENSLAND MUSEUM BRISBANE
Now - 13 July 25 Say Our Name: Australian South Sea Islanders
Now - Aug 25 Discovering Ancient Egypt
Various Dates Curator Tours of Say Our Name: Australian South Sea Islanders
Multiple Dates Sensory Friendly Event: Discovering Ancient Egypt
14-16 January 25 Kids Egyptian and Middle Easter Drumming Workshop
THE GABBA
22 Dec 24 BNE Heat v ADL Strikers – Men BBL
29 Dec 24 BNE Heat v Syd Sixers - Men BBL
1 Jan 25 BNE Heat v MEL Stars - Men BBL
6 Jan 25 BNE Heat v SYD Thunder - Mena BBL
16 Jan 25 BNE Heat v HBA Hurricanes - Men BBL
14-18 Dec 24 Australia V India Test Match
8-11 Feb 25 Qld Bulls V NSW - Sheffield Shield Sheffield Shield
18-23 Feb 25 Qld Bulls V WA - Sheffield Shield Sheffield Shield
SUNCORP STADIUM
21 Dec 24 Bne Roar v PER Glory A League
3 Jan 25 BNE Roar v Central Coast Mariners A League
7 Jan 25 BNE Roar v NTL Jets A League
31 Jan 25 BNE Roar v West SYD Wanderers A League
24 & 25 Jan 25 LUKE COMBS Concert
21 Feb 25 QLD Red V Moan Pasifika Rugby Union
BRISBANE INTERNATIONAL
29 Dec 24 - 5 Jan 25 Queensland Tennis Centre
BRISBANE ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE
20 Dec 2024 BNE Bullets V CNS Taipans
27 Dec 2024 BNE Bullets v Illawarra Hawks
4 Jan 2025 BNE Bullets v SYD Kings
8 Jan 2025 BNE Bullets v NZ Breakers
11 Jan 2025 Bikes & Bulls
15 Jan 2025 BNE Bullets v PER Wildcats
17 Jan 2025 BNE Bullets V CNS Taipans
18 Jan 2025 Paul Smith : Pablo (Aus & NZ Tour)
26 Jan 2025 BNE Bullets v MEL United
11 Feb 2025 Keshi
13 Feb 2025 Brian Adams
15 Feb 2025 AEW Grand Slam Australia
Tue 18, Wed 19, Fri 21st & Sat 22 Feb Billie Eilish
Mon 24 & Tue 25 Feb 2025 The Drake & Anita Max Win tour
Wed 26 & Thu 27 Feb 2025 Kylie Minogue
Fri 28 Feb & Sat 1 Mar 2025 Chris Stapleton’s All American Rd Show
For media information, please contact Kath Rose on kath@kathrose.com or 0416 291 493
Contact details:
Kath Rose on kath@kathrose.com or 0416 291 493