MEET IN NEWCASTLE By plane ON THE GROUND GETTING HERE Newcastle CBD is an easy 25 minute drive from Newcastle Airport, and you can fly direct to NTL Once you arrive in Newcastle you will be from many of Australia’s major cities, including delighted by how easy it is to get around. AND AROUND Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra and Brisbane and the Newcastle is a very walkable city, with a range Gold Coast, while regional flights arrive regularly of scenic walking tracks starting in the city from Ballina/Bryon Bay, Dubbo and Taree. centre. The Light Rail, meanwhile, enables easy It’s a breeze... travel between key city centre locations. Five airlines service Newcastle Airport – Jetstar, QantasLink, Rex, Fly Pelican and Virgin. Public transport TRAVELLING TO NEWCASTLE TrainLink’s inter-city services connect There are a variety of transport options within Brisbane to Newcastle via the regional cities The airport is serviced by all major car the CBD. Buses run regularly, a ferry service Situated only two hours’ drive from Sydney of Casino, Grafton, Wauchope and Taree, rental companies, Newcastle Taxis, Uber connects Newcastle and Stockton from Queen’s and 25 minutes from the airport, Newcastle while northwestern services from Armidale, and Didi. The estimated cost of a taxi Wharf, while the train lines from Newcastle is in easy reach by road, rail or air. Tamworth, Moree and Narrabri also arrive here. is between $64-$85 to the CBD. Interchange connect you with the suburbs. By rail By car We can refer you to local quality operators who can The new Light Rail network runs from Newcastle Sit back and relax by catching the train to From Sydney, head north on the M1. Just over provide airport transfers and private bus charters. Interchange to Pacific Park in Newcastle East,

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Property Name Website & Contact Information Serviced Apartments Chifley Apartments 51 air-conditioned apartments featuring fully www.nexthotels.com/chifley/apartments-newcastle Newcastle equipped kitchen and laundry facilities, with own T: 02 4910 4910 private balcony. Flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, fitness centre and outdoor heated pool. Crown on Darby Elegantly appointed and tastefully furnished www.crownondarby.com.au serviced apartments in the heart of cosmopolitan T: 02 4941 6777 Darby St. Choose from a range of studio, one, two, three and four bedroom apartments. Complimentary Wi-Fi. Quest Serviced Quest offers two options in Newcastle. Quest www.questapartments.com.au/Newcastle Apartments - Newcastle which is directly opposite NEX or T: 02 4920 3400 Newcastle and Quest Newcastle West which is approximately 5 Newcastle West minutes from NEX and 10 minutes from City Hall. Both options offer a choice of studio, one and two bedroom serviced apartments. Quality Apartments Suitable for short and long-term stays with a www.qualityapartmentsnewcastle.com.au City Centre range of studios, one-bedroom and two-bedroom T: 02 4040 1200 Newcastle serviced apartments. Fully furnished with kitchen and laundry facilities, secure onsite parking, and business grade Wi-Fi. Hotels Newcastle Beach Located in the historical east end of Newcastle, www.newcastlebeachhotel.com.au Hotel just minutes walking distance from two stunning T: 02 4926 3688 (3 star) beaches, Newcastle's bustling foreshore and boardwalk restaurants. Newcastle Beach Hotel is a keyless property offering ocean, family and twin rooms. Holiday Inn Express The new Holiday Inn Express Newcastle (opened https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/newcastle Newcastle March 2019) features 170 well-designed rooms T: 02 4064 8888 (3 star) and is situated in the up-coming western end of Newcastle city, close to Newcastle University, Newcastle CBD, Honeysuckle dining and business precinct, Newcastle beach and foreshore and Marketown Shopping Centre Hotel Ibis Featuring a warm and welcoming bistro and a bar www.accorhotels.com.au/accommodation/newcastle- Newcastle stocking a wide selection of local and premium nsw/ibis-newcastle (3.5 star) beers and Australian wines, Ibis Newcastle offers T: 02 4925 2266 great-value Newcastle accommodation. With 97 comfortable rooms, each offering a flat screen TV and Wi-Fi internet access, the hotel is conveniently located in Newcastle's Honeysuckle Precinct. Newcastle Central A modern apartment hotel with modern facilities www.newcastlecentralplaza.com.au Plaza (4.5 star) offering one, two and three bedroom spacious T: 02 4978 7500 apartments, heated pool, gym, modern conference room facility, restaurant and bar. Travelodge Travelodge Hotel Newcastle is located in the www.travelodgehotels.com.au/Newcastle Newcastle CBD, close to the foreshore and offers fantastic T: 02 4926 3777 (4 star) Newcastle accommodation at great value. Travelodge is a Newcastle hotel for the smart traveler who appreciates great value. Quality Hotel Quality Hotel Noah's on the Beach is situated www.noahsonthebeach.com.au Noah’s on the directly opposite spectacular Newcastle Beach T: 02 4929 5181 Beach and is Newcastle's only beachfront hotel. Within (4 star) minutes of the CBD, harbour and city shopping, Noah's is a great place to stay while conferencing in Newcastle. Novotel Newcastle Situated on the doorstep of one of the best surf- www.novotelnewcastlebeach.com.au Beach (4 star) breaks in Australia, Novotel Newcastle Beach T: 02 4032 3700 commands the corner of a beachside city block surrounded by renowned Newcastle restaurants, cafes and bars. Shopping precincts, art galleries and picturesque coastal walks are a moment's walk away. The 88 well-appointed and contemporary guest rooms are designed with spaciousness and easy living in mind. Rydges Newcastle Enviably positioned on the iconic Honeysuckle www.rydges.com/newcastle (4.5 star) harbourfront, this amazing location makes this all- T: 02 4999 0000 suite hotel the perfect hotel for delegates attending a conference in Newcastle. Pub-Style The Lucky Hotel Situated in the heart of Newcastle, The Lucky www.theluckyhotel.com.au Hotel is just a short walk to beaches and baths, T: 02 4925 8888 the harbour foreshore, restaurants and cafes. Each of The Lucky's 30 boutique rooms are unique, featuring modern and tasteful furnishings, en-suite bathrooms, luxury bedding and premium L'Occitane amenities. The Clarendon Boutique accommodation in the heart of the city www.clarendonhotel.com.au Hotel upstairs with modern dining and art deco bar T: 02 4907 6700 downstairs. The Grand Hotel The Grand Hotel offers boutique-style www.thegrandhotel.net.au accommodation in tidy room's right in the heart of T: 02 4929 3489 the Newcastle CBD. All rooms have en-suites, fridges, coffee and tea making facilities and LCD TVs. The Delany Hotel The Delany is perfectly situated in Darby St T: 02 4929 1627 amidst restaurants, cafés and boutique shopping. The Del offers five queen rooms with large screen TV, tea and coffee making facilities, small refrigerator and en-suite bathroom. Backpackers Newcastle Beach Opposite Newcastle Beach and right in the centre www.yha.com.au/hostels/nsw/newcastle- YHA of town, this friendly YHA is perfect for surrounds/newcastle-beach/ (4 star) backpackers and other travelers looking for T: 02 4925 3544 affordable accommodation. The hostel provides guests with a choice of twin/double and multi- share rooms. Facilities include free Wi-Fi, pool table, BBQ and modern amenities. Guests are also given access to free surfboards and body boards.