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Please find following a summary of things you might need to know about Newcastle that
you may find useful during your visit. For further information and other accommodation suggestions, please refer to the Newcastle Tourism website www.visi t newcastle .com.au
Accommodation
The Winter School will be held over the NSW School holidays, so we have secured a limited number of accommodation beds to suit all budgets.
Stockton Beach Tourist Park
http://www1.newcastle.nsw.gov.au/stocktonbeach/
Please contact us wsmcb2008@newcastle.edu.au should you require low cost accommodation as we have booked 12 cabins with the opportunity to accommodate up to 53 individuals. All rates on application.
8 x Bunkhouse cabins (4 singles and 1 double bed) (use camp kitchen for water)
3 x Budget cabins (2 singles and 1 double bed) (running water)
1 x Ensuite cabin (2 singles and 1 double bed)
You can bring your own linen or they will supply linen at an extra cost of $12 double, $6 single
Travelodge Newcastle
http://www.travelodge.com.au/locations/features.aspx?hid=771
$135 per night for 1 – 2 guests plus $30 for extra guest
Please book direct on 02 4926 3777 or call central reservations on 1300 886 886
You will need to quote “Winter School” to receive this special offer.
Hotel Ibis
http://www.accorhotels.com/accorhotels/fichehotel/gb/ibi/3236/fiche_hotel.shtml
$149 per room per night
Please book direct on 02 49 252266
You will need to quote “Winter School” to receive this special offer.
Crowne Plaza Hotel
http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/cp/160/en/hd/ntlwr?_requestid=98599
Rates on application
Please book direct on 1800 760 668
Newcastle Tourism and Accommodation
Specialising in Self-Contained Accommodation
http://www.nhtac.com.au/
Rates on application
Please book direct on 02 49 612255 or email bookings@huntertourismaccom.com.au
Transport
Bus
Information on Bus Routes/timetables
http://www.newcastlebuses.info/timetables.php
Train
Information on Train Routes/Timetables
http://www.cityrail.info/
Ferry
If you are staying in Stockton you will need to catch a ferry to the city and then it is a short walk to the venue.
http://www.newcastlebuses.info/commonpdfs/newcastlebuses/tt/Stockton-NewcastleFerrytt.pdf
City Parking
Newcastle City Council Parking Map
http://www.newcastle.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/6383/parking_map.pdf
There is limited parking in the city. If you do have to park in the city the following carparks are within walking distance from the venue.
Council Parking Stations
Civic West
Gibson St, Newcastle
Ph: 4974 5050
Fax: 4974 5039
Mon–Fri 7am-7pm
Courthouse
Bolton St, Newcastle
Ph: 4974 5060
Fax: 4974 5061
Mon-Fri 7am-7pm
Hunter Street Mall
King St, Newcastle
Ph: 4974 5070
Fax: 4974 5071
Mon–Wed & Fri 7am-7pm
Thurs 7am-9.30pm
Sat 7am-4.30pm
Dining in Newcastle
Areas close to the city are:
•Cooks Hill, Darby Street – Good atmosphere – pubs and restaurants
•Hamilton, Beaumont Street
•The Junction
•Honeysuckle
•Newcastle city
Visit the Eat Local website (select Newcastle and Hunter) to find a place to dine in Newcastle
http://www.eatlocal.com.au/
Lunch Options Close to City Hall
Honeysuckle – sit down cafés
Civic Precinct – there are a few coffee shops and takeaway sandwich bars (in front of Civic Theatre, Wheeler Place, Civic Station, Subway)
City – short walk to takeaway food, cafés
Darby Street – short walk to sit down cafés, pubs, takeaway food.

We hope this information will save you time and make your stay in Newcastle more enjoyable.
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