Accommodation & Travel
Accommodation
Several accommodation properties are in close proximity to the Conference Venue.
An accommodation block has been made at the Quest Newcastle (5 minute walk), and the Holiday Inn Express Newcastle (7 minute walk). Further Information on how to book this accommodation will be available shortly.
Alternative accommodation can be booked through www.visitnewcastle.com.au
Travel
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
Newcastle Taxis services all of Newcastle 24 hours a day seven days a week. Bookings can be made by calling 133 300 or on-line at Newcastle taxis’ website
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 the Transport Sydney Trains website for further information and timetables.
For a current flight timetable visit www.newcastleairport.com.au
Airport Transfers
Passengers have access to a range of taxi and rideshare options at the airport. For further information visit https://www.newcastleairport.com.au/parking-transport/taxi-rideshare
Coach/Bus
Newcastle is serviced by a range of coach companies throughout Australia with regular connections to and from various locations to the city.