Newcastle & Transport

The conference is being held at the University of Newcastle, the opening session will be in the Griffith Duncan Theatre (East Buildings Area), Callaghan Campus.

Click here to download instructions on how to get to the University of Newcastle, Callaghan Campus.

Newcastle and Transport Information

Newcastle, Capital City of the Hunter Valley is Australia ’s sixth largest city and one of its oldest. Located 165 kilometres north of the capital of New South Wales, Sydney, it is a city graced with some of the most spectacular beaches and waterways in the world. Newcastle is the gateway to the Hunter Valley and is now a very different place to the time when steel and coal industries were the major source of employment. Today, whilst industry continues, the city features elegant restored buildings, picturesque parks and gardens - some with panoramic ocean views. It also attracts surfers worldwide to this unique part of Australia 's coastline. With its bustling harbour, maritime heritage, pristine beaches and burgeoning cultural assets, Newcastle is a city of surprises.

Accessible within a 40 minute drive of Newcastle are the surrounding areas of Lake Macquarie , the Hunter Valley wine country and breathtaking holiday destination of Port Stephens.

For further information on things to see and do in Newcastle and the Hunter Valley have a look at the Post Study Touring.

Access Information - Getting to Newcastle

Arriving by Air
The region's major airport is Newcastle (Williamtown) - a 30-minute flight from Sydney and just over 1 hour from Melbourne and Brisbane. Newcastle Airport offers passenger services direct from the airport to and from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Coolangatta, Coffs Harbour, Port Macquarie and Tamworth via Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane for all other domestic and international arrivals. 

International Delegates: Please visit http://www.immi.gov.au/ for Visa and travel information to Australia .

Transfer options from the airport
Taxi: Taxis can be pre-booked on 131 500 or may be available at the airport for transfers to Newcastle CBD. The one-way fare from Newcastle Airport is approximately $37.00 to the Newcastle CBD. Cabcharge is accepted.
Bus: There is a regular scheduled coach service from Newcastle (Williamtown) Airport into the Newcastle CBD, operating between 7am-7pm (Mon-Fri) and 9am-4.30pm (Sat & Sun). The fare is approximately $16.00 each way.

Travelling by  Car
National Highway 1 (F3 Freeway) is the main access route from Sydney to the Hunter, while the Pacific and New England Highways are the main routes from Queensland. Click here to download instructions on how to get to the University of Newcastle, Callaghan Campus.

Travelling by Rail
Newcastle is part of the New South Wales City Rail network. There are frequent return services daily from Sydney. For timetables and fares visit www.cityrail.info or call 131 500.

CountryLink trains and coach network connect Newcastle via Broadmeadow station to Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra and other NSW country centres. For timetables, fares and online bookings visit www.countrylink.info or call 13 22 32.