Symposium Accommodation

Newcastle has a wide range of accommodation options from backpackers and boutique properties to 5 Star resorts. Click here to see the full list of options.

The accommodation that is closest to the Newcastle City Hall is The Clarendon Hotel, Quest Apartments and Crowne Plaza. Block room bookings have now been released, but you can still arrange a booking by calling  Newcastle Tourism on freecall 1800 645 558. The Symposium is being held during school holidays so we urge delegates not to leave it until the last minute as the mid-range accommodation in particular is likely to be scarce.

Crowne Plaza Newcastle

An easy 5 minute walk - approx 1 block away. 

Amongst the historical maritime buildings of the Honeysuckle Precinct, Crowne Plaza Newcastle lies directly on the Newcastle foreshore.The 175 one-bedroom suites contain a separate living area, dual modem connection, and breakfast bar.

Features include
*The Executive Floor of 38 guest suites
* Outdoor 25-metre pool located direct on the Harbour Terrace overlooking Newcastle's working harbour.
* Directly in front of the hotel is the foreshore promenade leading past Nobby's Lighthouse and 5km of Newcastle Beaches walking path called Bather's Way. 
* Breeze restaurant & bar

Clarendon Hotel

A 3 minute walk from the conference venue. Originally constructed in the 1930's The Clarendon Hotel has been re-developed to create a new and stylish boutique hotel.The hotel has a downstairs "long bar" and a brasserie. Accessed via security lift, it has 20 4 Star Rooms, seven of which are suites.

Quest Apartments

An easy 5 minute walk - 2 blocks away. Quest Newcastle is a 4.5 Star fully self contained serviced apartment accommodation option, offering s 1,2 and 3 Bedroom Apartments.

Features include
*Indoor heated swimming pool, spa and gymnasium
* Complimentary on site security parking.  T
*Wireless Broadband and an on-site Business Desk.