2nd Asia-Pacific Educational Integrity Conference
Accommodation & Travel
Getting to Newcastle
Newcastle is located about 90 minutes North of Sydney via the F3 Freeway.
Detailed directional information is available on http://www.whereis.com/
Road
From Sydney travel on the F3 Freeway for approximately 90 minutes. Take the
Newcastle exit and it will take you all the way into the centre of the city.
Rail
Newcastle can be reached via the City Rail network from Central Station, Sydney along the Newcastle and Central Coast line. There are several return services that run each day including weekends.
Please refer to the City Rail web site
for timetable information.
Please note: Trackwork is scheduled for the Newcastle and Central Coast line
(evenings) from 28 November to 1st December. Buses will replace trains between
Wyong and Newcastle.
Check the CountryLink web site for details of services from other regions.
Air
Newcastle Airport web
site
Newcastle Airport is the major regional airport. It is located approximately
25 minutes north of Newcastle at Williamtown (about AU$35 in a taxi). Direct
flights to Newcastle are available from Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, Coffs
Harbour and the Gold Coast, as well as some other regional centres.
Direct flights to Newcastle Airport from most capital cities in Australia are serviced by Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin Blue
Newcastle Taxi Service 4979 3000
Bus Transport from Newcastle (Williamtown) airport. The one-way cost is $6.10 . See schedule for Port Stephens Coaches
Getting to the University
Trip Planner
Provided by State Transit, the Trip Planner allows
you to plan your travel by bus, train or foot. Enter details of your trip
and the appropriate map or travel timetable will be displayed.
Car
The University of Newcastle is a bushland campus on University Drive at Callaghan,
about a 20 minute drive from the City Centre.
Bus
The Maths Bus Stop (map reference M5) is next to the CT and GP Buildings where
most of the conference sessions and presentations are scheduled.
The Design Bus Stop (map reference L8) is closest to Birabahn (Welcome reception),
the on-campus accommodation and the Forum Sports and Aquatic Centre.
Bus timetables
- Services to and from the University.
Newcastle
Bus & Ferry Services - great maps, timetables and route information.
Routes 100, 101, 103, 223, 225, 226, 227 & 104 travel via the University.
Train
It is possible to travel to the University of Newcastle via train
(alight at Warabrook Station - map reference A19) There is approximately a
20 minute walk to the main conference locations.
Train timetables
- Services to and from the University.
Taxi
Newcastle Taxi Service 4979 3000
When booking taxis, give the destination as either:
- The Maths Bus Stop (map reference M5) is next to the CT and GP Buildings
where most of the conference sessions and presentations are scheduled.
- The Design Bus Stop (map reference L8) is closest to Birabahn (Welcome reception),
the on-campus accommodation and the Forum Sports and Aquatic Centre.
Getting around the University
Callaghan campus map PDF (430 KB)
- The Maths Bus Stop (map reference M5) is next to the CT and GP Buildings
where most of the conference sessions and presentations are scheduled.
- The Design Bus Stop (map reference L8) is closest to Birabahn (Welcome reception),
the on-campus accommodation and the Forum Sports and Aquatic Centre.
Parking
Carpark No. 2 (Map reference N5) is closest to the conference locations on campus.
Parking on Campus - Machine Vended Day Permits, these casual daily parking permits are available from coin operated permit dispensers at a cost of AU$3.00. The dispensers are located at the entrances to the Callaghan Campus and in carparks on campus.
The machines take AU$2, AU$1, 50c, 20c & 10c coins.
The machines do not give change . Permits must be clearly displayed
on the vehicle dashboard.
Campus shuttle bus
A campus wide shuttle bus service operates on weekday afternoons and evenings. A shuttle bus service will be provided on Saturday for delegates staying on campus.
Check the timetable and campus map outlining bus stops.
Conference Venues
The conference will be situated around the following locations (see Campus map for locations):
- CT Building (Registrations, keynote sessions, morning and afternoon tea) - Map reference L5
- GP Building - Map reference K5
- Birabahn (Welcome reception) - Map reference L8
- Brennan Room, Shortland Union Building (Lunches) - Map reference J4
- The Forum Sports and Aquatic Centre - use your free pass, valid during 1-3 December 2005.
- Maths Bus Stop (map reference M5) is next to the CT and GP Buildings where most of the conference sessions and presentations are scheduled.
- Design Bus Stop (map reference L8) is closest to Birabahn (Welcome reception), the on-campus accommodation and the Forum Sports and Aquatic Centre.
- Warabrook Station - Map reference A19
- Carpark No. 2 (Map reference N5) is closest to the conference locations on campus
- ATMs are located in the Shortland Union Building - (Map reference J4)
Eating Out in Newcastle
For fantastic food, fabulous coffee and great shopping, try Newcastle's Darby Street precinct. Located 10 minutes walk from the heart of Newcastle, you will find a diverse range of cafes, restaurants and shops.
Another area famed for its cosmopolitan atmosphere is Beaumont Street, Hamilton. Located less than 10 minutes drive from the centre of Newcastle, Hamilton boasts a wide variety of cafes, restaurants and pubs.
Accommodation
On Campus
There are four residential Colleges that provide a variety of accommodation styles. Evatt house offers group rooms at excellent rates. Birahineban offers twin, single or double style accomodation.
Phone: 02 4924 1004
Web site: http://www.newcastle.edu.au/services/accommodation/on-campus/conference/accommodation.html
E-mail: mailto:conferences-accommodation@newcastle.edu.au
Near the University
Executive Inn – 10 Rugby Road, New Lambton 4 ½ star hotel. The 225 bus travels to the University door to door.
Best Western Travelers Motor Village - 295 Maitland Road, Mayfield. A range of motel rooms, cabins, family apartments, self contained rooms and deluxe spa rooms from AUAU$71 - AU$162. Deluxe rooms are AU$170 per night and Terrace Spa Suites at AU$200 per night. The 100, 103 and 104 buses travel to the University.
In the city
Crowne Plaza Hotel Newcastle
- Cnr Merewether St & Wharf Rds, Newcastle. City Side Suites - AU$165.00
room only. Harbourside Suites - AU$185.00 room only.
Additional charges - full breakfast served in breeze RESTAURANT & BAR
can be arranged prior to arrival for AU$22.00 per person, per day, when not
arranged the rate is AU$26.50. Hotel car parking is a valet service this is
AU$12.00 per vehicle, per night.
Ibis
Newcastle - 700 Hunter St, Newcastle.
Rates will be AU$119.00 room only per room on the Friday and Saturday.
Accommodation Booking Services
The Newcastle Visitor Information Centre offers an accommodation booking service for conference delegates.
Phone:1800 654 558
Web site: http://www.visitnewcastle.com.au/index2.html
E-mail: mailto:tourism@ncc.nsw.gov.au?subject=AcademicIntegritySymposium
Newcastle.stays.com.au - A variety of prices are offered on the site,
and you can browse by location, or search for availability on key dates.
Post Conference Tours
Newcastle is Australia's sixth largest city and boasts beautiful beaches, a busy working harbour and proximity to the Hunter Valley, Central Coast and Port Stephens...
on
King, have organised an exciting series of post conference tours
for our delegates to be able to explore the Hunter region on Sunday 4 December.
Deadline: Bookings must be emailed to jennis@travelworld4.info or faxed to +61-2-4929-8609 no later than November 27 , 2005 .
HUNTER VALLEY WINE COUNTRY & HISTORIC MORPETH
Tour cost: $65 PER PERSON INCLUDING LUNCH
BARRINGTON TOPS WORLD HERITAGE AREA.
Tour cost: $75 PER PERSON INCLUDING LUNCH
PORT STEPHENS – BLUE WATER WONDERLAND.
Tour cost: $89 PER PERSON INCLUDING LUNCH AND CRUISE (Minimum 20 participants)
STOCKTON BIGHT COASTAL DESERT QUAD BIKE SAFARI TOUR
Tour cost: $129 PER PERSON (Maximum 16 participants each departure)
Deadline: Bookings must be emailed to jennis@travelworld4.info or faxed to +61-2-4929-8609 no later than November 27 , 2005 .
