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Newcastle Panthers, Cnr King & Union Streets, Newcastle

Friday 21st August 2009

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Venue

Newcastle Panthers, Cnr King and Union Streets, Newcastle.

King Street runs parallel to Newcastle's main Hunter Street. Regional staff may be familiar with the venue in its previous forms - as the site of the old Newcastle Workers Club, and with its previous name of Club Nova.

The Forum will utilise the top floor of the Club, pictured above.

Vehicle Directions to Venue

Travelling North take the F3 Sydney to Newcastle Freeway. Take the Newcastle exit and follow the signs to Newcastle on the "Newcastle Link Road" (it comes out at Wallsend). After approximately 20 minutes the Newcastle Link Road turns into King Street. Newcastle Panthers is located on the right just after McDonalds.

Travelling South follow the Pacific Highway into Newcastle and turn into King Street.

For individual directions, go to http://maps.google.com.au or http://www.whereis.com

Click on this link for a map showing the general Newcastle CBD area and major road and rail links. The following zoomed in view provides more detailed directions to the venue.

Directions to Newcastle Panthers

Parking

Ample parking is available in the carpark adjacent to the venue, accessed via Bull Street at the rear of the Club. The gate will be personned by Club staff, and access will be granted when you identify yourself as a Forum participant.

Another multi-story carpark is available 50 metres away on King Street, which can be accessed via Laman and Gibson Streets (you can see Gibson Street on the map above). This pdf map of parking in Newcastle may also be useful.

Travelling to Newcastle

This link provides detailed information about travelling to Newcastle.

There are direct flights from most capital cities for those travelling by air. Please note that taxi fares from Newcastle airport to the CBD, or venue accommodation, will cost approximately $60.

Accommodation

Newcastle Tourism Accommodation Link

You can book rooms through the Accommodation Link above (some hotels load their availability on this site month by month, so if it shows "unavailable", check directly with the venue). Choose the hotel from the "List" box on the right, and press "Show All". Newcastle Panthers is in "Newcastle City Centre".

Here are some suggestions for nearby options:

Quest Apartments - 4.5 star - rear carpark opposite venue

	Web:	http://www.questnewcastle.com.au
	Address:	575 Hunter Street, Newcastle (rear entrance is off King Street, and is opposite venue entrance)
	Phone :	(02) 4928 8000
	Fax:	(02) 4927 8441
	Email:	questnewcastle@questapartments.com.au
	Tariff:	Special Forum rates available - mention Forum is at Panthers (generally from $199 per night room only online booking)

Travelodge Newcastle - 4 star - walking distance (500 metres)


	Web:	http://www.travelodge.com.au
	Address:	Cnr. King & Steel Streets, Newcastle, 2300
	Phone:	(02) 4926 3777
	Fax:	(02) 4926 4379
	Email:	tncc@travelodge.com.au
	Tariff:	From $165 per night room only

Wests Executive Inn - 4.5 star - 10 min taxi drive

	Web:	http://www.executiveinn.com.au/Welcome.aspx
	Address:	10 Rugby Road, New Lambton 2305
	Phone:	(02) 4935 1100
	Fax:	(02) 4935 1481
	Email:	Booking/Enquiries
	Tariff:	From $160

Crowne Plaza Newcastle - 4.5 star - walking distance from location on Newcastle Harbour

	Web:	Crowne Plaza
	Address:	Cnr Merewether Street & Wharf Road, Newcastle 2300
	Phone:	1800 770 656
	Fax:	(02) 4907 5055
	Email:	crowneplaza.newcastle@ihg.com
	Tariff:	From $200 per night room only

Noahs on the Beach - 4.5 star - short distance by taxi, or 15 min walk from location on beach

	Web:	http://www.noahsonthebeach.com.au
	Address:	Cnr Shortland & Zaara Streets, Newcastle, 2300
	Phone:	(02) 4929 5181
	Fax:	(02) 4926 5208
	Email:	reservations@noahsonthebeach.com.au
	Tariff:	From around $175 per night room only

Ibis Hotel Newcastle - 3.5 star - walking distance

	Web:	http://www.accorhotels.com.au/ibis-newcastle
	Address:	700 Hunter Street, Newcastle, 2300
	Phone:	(02) 4925 2266
	Fax:	(02) 4925 3377
	Email:	H3236-re01@accor.com
	Tariff:	From $150 per night only

Motel Formule 1 Wallsend - 3 star - 20 minutes by taxi

	Web:	Motel Formule 1
	Address:	Cnr Link and Lake Roads, Wallsend (Newcastle), 2287
	Phone:	(02) 4959 0244
	Fax:	(02) 4950 0524
	Tariff:	From $59 per night, single, twin or triple occupancy

The above accommodation options cover 3 - 4.5 star venues.

About Newcastle

Newcastle Tourism Website - there are lots of things to do in Newcastle. The Hunter Vineyards are only an hour away - so why not stay an extra day and take advantage of what the Region has to offer. The Hunter Tourism website is also worth a look.

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