Accommodation
Accommodation options that are within close distance to City Hall and NUspace.
Crystalbrook Kingsley - (Beside Conference Venue)
www.crystalbrookcollection.com
For more information or to make a reservation, you can contact Crystalbrook Kingsley at 02 4928 8600 or email hello.kingsley@crystalbrookcollection.com
The first five-star hotel to grace Newcastle, Crystalbrook Kingsley is culturally connected, sustainably led, and embraces a shifting landscape – celebrating what has been and what is to come. Located in the heart of Newcastle’s CBD, you will find the city’s Civic Theatre, light rail, City Hall, Newcastle Museum and War Memorial Cultural Centre all within walking distance.
Honeysuckle Executive Apartments - (7 minute walk)
www.honeysuckleapartments.com.au
For more information or to make a reservation, you can contact Honeysuckle Executive Apartments at 02 4941 6669 or via email at res@jev.com.au
Honeysuckle Executive Apartments, formerly known as Chifley Apartments, are situated in Newcastle’s vibrant Honeysuckle precinct. Honeysuckle Executive Apartments is a modern, comfortable place to stay, with a selection of one, two and three bedroom apartments. This prime location offers guests easy access to a variety of cafés, restaurants, and the picturesque foreshore.
Little National Hotel Newcastle - (15 Minute Walk)
www.littlenationalhotel.com.au/newcastle
For more information or to make a reservation, you can contact Little National Hotel Newcastle at 02 4091 9000 or via email at newcastle@littlenationalhotel.com.au
Little National Hotel Newcastle is a luxurious, yet affordable accommodation located in the heart of Newcastle’s Honeysuckle Precinct. The hotel offers 181 compact yet efficiently designed rooms, each featuring a super king bed, Byredo amenities, a feature window wall, mini bar, T2 Tea, coffee pod machine, and complimentary Wi-Fi.
Noah’s On the Beach - (15 minute light rail trip or 20 minute walk)
For more information or to make a reservation, you can contact Noah’s on the Beach at (02) 4929 5181 or via email reservations@noahsonthebeach.com.au
Noah’s on the beach is one of the only beachfront hotels in Newcastle. The superb beachfront location is less than a five-minute walk from the central business district. The views from Noah’s are the most magnificent Newcastle has to offer. The accommodation overlooks spectacular Newcastle Beach, the bustling Harbour or the townhouses of Newcastle East. With an array of King, Queen, Twin, Interconnecting or Family rooms, there is an option to suit all accommodation needs.
Rydges Newcastle - (5 minute walk)
For more information or to make a reservation, you can contact Rydges Newcastle at (02) 4907 5000 or via email reservations_rydgesnewcastle@evt.com
Rydges Newcastle is located amongst the waterfront boutiques, cafés, bars and eateries of the iconic Honeysuckle promenade, Rydges Newcastle is the perfect destination to take this newly revitalised city head on. With amazing views of the stunning harbour and only moments from Newcastle’s biggest attractions, this premium Newcastle hotel is the perfect blend of lively coastal city and luxury holiday escape.
Quest Apartments Newcastle - (10 minute walk)
For more information or to make a reservation, you can contact Quest Apartments Newcastle at (02) 4928 8000 or via email questnewcastle@questapartments.com.au
Quest Newcastle serviced apartment style hotel rooms offer guests a relaxed and comfortable Newcastle accommodation experience perfect for short or long stays. Quest Newcastle has been fully refurbed with a modern coastal decore as of August 2019 and is located in the heart of Newcastle’s central business district. Across the road from the New Light Rail (Honeysuckle Stop) and within a short walk to the waterfront boardwalk of Honeysuckle and Marketown Shopping Centre with a supermarket, everything is at your doorstep at Quest Newcastle.
Travel
Road
Newcastle is located only two hours drive north of Sydney and an easy 50 minute journey to the Hunter Valley or Port Stephens. Driving from Sydney or the South – Follow the Pacific Motorway (M1) and take the Newcastle Link Road exit which will bring you into the heart of the City. Driving from the West – Newcastle City Centre is accessible from either the New England or Golden Highway. Driving from the North – Follow the Pacific Highway directly into the City Centre.
Rail
Newcastle is part of the CityRail network. Frequent daily return services are available heading south on the Newcastle/ Central Coast network with access to; Lake Macquarie, the Central Coast, Sydney and surrounding suburbs, and heading north west on the Hunter network providing access to the Lower and Upper Hunter regions. Visit Here for further information and timetables.
Air
The airport is located approximately 30 minutes from Newcastle City Centre. For a current flight timetable visit Newcastle Airport
Airport Transfers
Passengers have access to a range of taxi and rideshare options at the airport. For further information visit Newcastle Airport
Coach/Bus
Newcastle is serviced by a range of coach companies throughout Australia with regular connections to and from various locations to the city.
Taxis
Newcastle Taxis services all of Newcastle 24 hours a day seven days a week. Bookings can be made by calling 13 2227 or on-line at Newcastle taxis. Uber is also available in Newcastle.
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Acknowledgement of Country
The Conference organising committee acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country of the University of Newcastle Nuspace campus, the Awabakal and Worimi peoples. We recognise their continuing care for Country including the lands, waters, skies and communities in this place. We pay our respect to Elders past and present. This place is a meeting place where waters, lands and people have come together and shared knowledge. Our conference seeks to continue practices of knowledge sharing which nurture emergent geographies. We recognise that First Nations sovereignty was never ceded. This place always was, always will be Aboriginal Land. We extend this respect to all First Nations people and Country itself across the continent.
Conference Managers
East Coast Conferences
Amy McIntosh, Jayne Hindle, Jasmine Durbidge
Phone: (61-2) 6650 9800
Mobile: 0408 220 188
Postal: PO Box 848, Coffs Harbour, NSW, 2450 Australia
amy@eastcoastconferences.com.au
ABN: 56 515 955 798 (East Coast Conferences)