WELCOME TO NEWCASTLE

VENUE

The meeting will be held at Newcastle City Hall.  Designed by famed 1920s theatre architect Henry Eli White, and an elaborate example of his famous ‘Spanish Baroque’ style, Newcastle City Hall boasts architecture and ambience as dramatic as the performances that have graced the stages of this magnificent building for more than 80 years. Located in the heart of the Cultural Precinct opposite Civic Park and adjacent to the Civic Theatre, Newcastle City Hall is within close proximity to public transport, accommodation, the CBD, Honeysuckle and parking.

DESTINATION

Newcastle is Australia’s 7th largest city and one of its oldest.  It has a fast growing reputation as a conference destination as it offers a unique blend of big city facilities and country town friendliness. It is the capital of the Hunter Region and the most popular tourist destination outside of Sydney in NSW. Newcastle is the gateway to the attractions of the region including Hunter Valley Wine Country, Lake Macquarie, the wilderness of the Upper Hunter or the Shores of Port Stephens, renowned for its dolphin population and whale watching opportunities.

GETTING THERE

Newcastle is an easy 2 hour drive from Sydney or 2.5 hours by rail.  Alternatively, direct flights are available from Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Gold Coast and Canberra.  For an unforgettable way to arrive in Newcastle, consider the Sydney Seaplane service, weekdays from Rose Bay.