MEETING INFORMATION
Transport to Newcastle
Flight Information
Newcastle airport:
http://www.newcastleairport.com.au/home
Airlines
Jetstar
Virgin Blue
Qantas
Brindabella
Taxi from airport to Newcastle CBD approximately 30 minutes, $70.00.
Trains
From Sydney to Newcastle. Please be aware that trains no longer run to the CBD but stop at Hamilton and buses transport passengers to CBD.
http://www.cityrail.info/
Driving
To campus - please see map below
Accommodation
Jesmond
Jesmond Executive Villas
http://jev.com.au/apartments
Blue Gum Apartments
http://bluegumterraces.com.au
Jesmond Executive Villas and Blue Gum Apartments are the closest accommodation to the University, but few options for dining in the area.
Lambton
Wests Executive Group
Executive Inn
http://www.executiveinn.com.au
The Executive Inn at Lambton is the next closest accommodation and has options for dining within the complex and surrounding area.
Hamilton
Boulevard on Beaumont
http://www.boulevardonbeaumont.com.au
Hamilton Executive Apartments
http://newcastleapartments.com.au/hotel/hamilton-executive-apartments?gclid=CN6kjbqK680CFQokvQod6PQEhw
Hamilton is a short bus ride from the University. Beaumont St has many dining options.
Mayfield
Gateway Inn
http://www.gatewayinn.net.au
Gateway Inn is close to the University by taxi, with dining options in the hotel.
Newcastle CBD
Crowne Plaza Newcastle
http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/cp/160/en/hd/ntlwr?crUrl=/h/d/cp/160/en/mapsearchresults&rpb=hotel&_requestid=317061
Noah’s on the Beach
http://www.noahsonthebeach.com.au/page3102/Home-.aspx
Chifley Hotel Apartments
http://www.silverneedlehotels.com/chifley/newcastle-apartments
http://www.silverneedlehotels.com/chifley/newcastle-suites
Novotel Newcastle Beach
http://novotelnewcastlebeach.com.au
There are many options for accommodation in the CBD – various prices and close to beaches, restaurants, and bars.
Other options
AirBnB – Callaghan. The University of Newcastle is located at Callaghan
There are several options available in the area and is a good option for those on a budget.
https://www.airbnb.com.au
Transport to The University of Newcastle
Taxis from Newcastle CBD hotels to the University will take approximately 25 minutes and cost approximately $40.00.
There are also buses from CBD and surrounding areas: Routes 226 and 100 from CBD to University are the most direct
Things to do
Beaches
· Newcastle Beach
· Nobbys Beach
· Bar Beach
· Merewether Beach
Art Galleries
· Newcastle Regional Art Gallery
· Cooks Hill Galleries
· Newcastle Studio Potters Inc and Back to Back Galleries
· Watt Space
· Gallery Raw
Restaurants
There are three main areas for dining in and close to the Newcastle CBD
· Honeysuckle Precinct, Newcastle
· Darby St, Cooks Hill
· Beaumont St, Hamilton
The University of Newcastle
Callaghan Campus