In Newcastle you will join a community that delivers exceptional service, find a significant knowledge base of professionals across key industries, have access to vibrant, unique city experiences, all while being immersed in one of the most spectacular coastlines in Australia.
Top 5 Reasons to meet in Newcastle
Location
The proximity to Sydney, direct access to Newcastle airport and seamless transport connections means you’ll enjoy the journey to reach this coastal escape.
It’s also one of the easiest cities to navigate, thanks to its walkable landscape and the Light Rail service connecting the West (business) and East (beach) ends of town, ensuring moving between venues and accommodation is a breeze.
Experience
You’ll find yourself getting lost in green spaces, stumbling across galleries and museums and discovering trendy breweries, cafés and street art.
Whether your objective is to reward your people, or to open their minds to new ideas, Newcastle can offer an experience that will engage the senses of your delegates. From a tranquil office by the sea to a vibrant tourist destination – it really does have it all.
Infrastructure
From the Hunter’s largest convention centre to an impressive list of heritage buildings and boutique venues, you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to venues.
What you’ll discover in Newcastle is a city riding the wave of change. It’s on the fast track to becoming digitally wired, thanks to the multi-award-winning Smart City strategy.
Several premium hotels are due for completion between 2021-2022, adding inventory to the already plentiful offering of 1,000 rooms within a five minute walk of the city centre.
Value
A passionate community of experienced event professionals will meet your expectations on quality and service, without the hustle and bustle of other big cities.
It is unquestionably one of the most relaxed cities, but don’t let that fool you - Newcastle is a hub for health, tech and education, creating a community of like-minded professionals, offering a world of networking opportunities and talent-pools to draw from.
Support
The role of Newcastle Business Events is to make sure you get the most out of the city during your visit.
Utilising local knowledge and expertise, the team can support you through your event scoping and planning, match you with event partners and give you those out-of-the-box ideas that will make your event memorable.