Destination | Wollongong
Wollongong is a beautiful seaside city perfectly nestled between the Illawarra escarpment and the Tasman Sea and is conveniently located just over an hours drive South of Sydney. The buzzing city centre offers shopping, art galleries, cafes, restaurants boasting fresh seafood and a lively bar scene.
This is completed by the abundance of natural beauty on offer with 17 stunning beaches, historic harbours and coastal rainforests – making it the perfect spot for an outdoor adventure and activities. Wollongong or “the Gong” as it is fondly referred to by locals and return visitors, is the third largest city in NSW located just 75km’s south of Sydney. Convenient freeways connect the region to Sydney and the nation’s capital, Canberra, or you can take the scenic multi award winning Grand Pacific Drive. The fabulous coastal routes dotted with crystal clear coves boast some of the world’s most pristine beaches stretching for many kilometres. Enjoy the backdrop of the Illawarra Escarpment which is covered with World Heritage National Parks and rainforests. Taking the scenic Grand Pacific Drive will provide the finest introduction to the South Coast – providing landscapes of vivid green forest, small seaside villages with innumerable cafes, and the famously photogenic Sea Cliff Bridge.
HOTEL | NOVOTEL WOLLONGONG NORTHBEACH
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach has extensive meeting exhibition space with views over the coastline and escarpment. Delegates can take advantage of spacious pre-function areas, enjoy breaks or networking sessions on the outdoor terraces, drink hot barista made coffee at their leisure and enjoy the fresh, contemporary dining at Palisades Restaurant. At the end of a long day a choice of refreshing beers and exotic cocktails awaits you in the North Bar. When you retire at night every one of Novotel’s guest rooms include plush bedding, broadband internet, full-service amenities, 24-hour in-room dining service and in-room movies for total relaxation. The hotel is located opposite the popular Northbeach and in the heart of Wollongong and with lots of shopping, galleries, cafes, bars and restaurants in walking distance to the hotel for you to enjoy in your free time.
TRAVEL | GETTING TO WOLLONGONG
Travelling to Wollongong couldn’t be simpler!
With options by air, rail or road travel, there’s something for everyone.
Wollongong is a stunning coastal city, located in the Illawarra Region on the South Coast of New South Wales, only 75km south of Sydney.
Flights - There are daily domestic flights from most main Australian capital cities available for delegates to book and many international flight options available.
Sydney International and domestic airports are approximately a one-hour trip by rail, airport shuttle or rental car.
Collecting your rental car directly from the airport, or picking it up after taking in the sights and sounds of Sydney, you can hit the road and drive the gentle 80km south to Wollongong with ease.
By Rail/Train - If delegates would like to travel by train the service between Sydney Airport and Wollongong is efficient and one of the most scenic routes in NSW. The train fare from the airport to Wollongong one way is AU$24.00 (Adult). The schedule for trains from Wollongong to the airport (and return) are available from www.transportnsw.info or phone 131 500.