Newcastle light rail operates frequently through Newcastle’s city centre. Event goers using the light rail can connect with the route 12 at Hunter Street at Florence Street – a short walk from Newcastle Interchange or connect with the route 21 at Customs House, Watt Street – a short walk from the Newcastle Beach stop.
The ferry operates between Stockton and Queens Wharf with services every 15 minutes during peak periods and 20 minutes throughout the day and weekends.
Event goers can connect with the route 21 service at Customs House, Watt Street – a short walk from the Newcastle Beach stop.
Novotel Newcastle Beach is situated on the doorstep of one of the best surfbreaks in Australia, Newcastle Beach. The hotel 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 hotel’s convenient location makes it the perfect destination for families, couples and business travellers.
The contemporary guest rooms are all designed with spaciousness and easy living in mind. Many of the rooms offer magnificent views of Australia’s east coast that make staying at Novotel Newcastle Beach a dream. The hotel’s modern dining restaurant offers a contemporary Australian menu. Curated by our own chef, the restaurant’s dishes tempt taste buds with local and seasonal dishes. With a fully equipped bar, indoor and alfresco dining options and a relaxed atmosphere, it is the perfect place to catch up with friends or colleagues.
Nestled in the heart of the Hunter Region is the beach side city of Newcastle. A top ten city in Lonely Planet’s ‘Best in Travel 2011′ guide, and the 2012 winner of the IFEA Event and Festival City Award, Newcastle has a rich history, quirky arts culture and a thriving dining and shopping scene.
There are few cities in the world beyond Newcastle that can say their city centre is surrounded by eight beaches. Merewether, Newcastle, Nobbys, and Bar Beach in particular are popular surfing and fishing locations, and are conveniently located close to the city centre.
Take a moment to watch Newcastle’s bustling port in action. Sharing the harbour with coal ships are freight ships, fishing boats, ferries, yachts, kayaks and private vessels, making for a chaotic but exciting scene.
Newcastle is the ideal place to catch some culture, with a cluster of galleries, restaurants and boutiques along
Darby Street, Newcastle East and Cooks Hill.
