Conference by the seaside! Wollongong the perfect location

TOP 5 REASONS TO CONFERENCE IN WOLLONGONG

1) Only one hours drive from Sydney and two hours from the Nations capital Canberra

2) Ease of access from Sydney Domestic and International Terminals

3) Vast range of Conference & Event facilities that you would expect from a capital city. Largest Conference facilities 6,000 (full arena mode) or 1,000 banquet style

4) National and International Hotel Brands including Novotel, Ibis, Quest, Rydge s, Sebel, Medina, Best Western and Comfort Inn.

5) Plenty of team building and pre and post touring options available including Grand Pacific Drive!

Wollongong, so easy to get to so very hard to leave

City Beach Function Centre

City Beach Function Centre is a multi award winning, purpose built facility overlooking Wollongong’s main beach and the Pacific Ocean. As the region’s newest beachfront venue, City Beach has become the jewel in the crown for the Illawarra conference and event market.

With incredible ocean views from both rooms incorporating extensive balconies, City Beach is a state of the art venue complimented by superb food and service.

Day Delegate Package @ $55.00 per person (normally $65.00 per person)

Bonus Offer – Post Conference Drinks served in Dunes Brassiere & Bar for 30 minutes

Offer Valid from 1st October 2009 – 30th June 2010

For more information please contact Sarah Perre by email or by telephone 02 4228 3188

WIN Sports & Entertainment Centres

The WIN Sports & Entertainment Centres (WSEC) is the largest conference venue on the South Coast and comprises of the WIN Entertainment Centre, WIN Stadium and the Premiers Room Function Centre.

The WEC can host up to 6,000 delegates for meetings, 1,000 for sit down dinners and exhibitions of up to 100 booths, whilst the Premiers Room Function Centre a stand alone function centre provides spaces for events from 12 up to 750 pax or in conjunction with a WEC event.

SPECIAL OFFER - PREMIERS ROOM FUNCTION CENTRE

Conference Kick-Start Special

Complementary Hot Espresso Coffee, made with fresh roasted beans to provide the perfect kick-start for your conference delegates.

Available with $46.00 conference package including;

• morning tea
• lunch
• afternoon tea
• room hire 
• standard AV

Offer valid September 09 - 31st January 2010

For more information please contact Dylan Peters by email or phone 02 4220 2861

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

Ideally located beachfront in the heart of Wollongong is the award winning Novotel Wollongong Northbeach. This 4 1/2 star hotel boasts 204 resort style accommodation rooms and spa suites featuring ocean and mountain views.

The hotels extensive leisure facilities include a swimming pool, spa, sauna, tennis court, fitness centre, on site Day Spa, Gaming Lounge and Food & Beverage outlets such as Windjammers Restaurant, Lobby Bar and Beach Bar, as well as a purpose built conference & events centre, boasting 13 function rooms, 9 of which have natural light and ocean views.

Hot Special: Receive a free two-hour team-building session when you hold a residential conference at Novotel Wollongong Northbeach before 28th February 2010.

Choose from a range of team-building options including the hotel’s famous 'Cocktail Create 'n Taste' class, a fun Learn to Dance session, the exciting 'Amazing Race' or an outdoor fitness session on the beach.*

* Valid for newly booked events held before 28 February 2010. Not available in conjunction with any other offer and is subject to availability.

For more information please contact Donna McLean by email or phone 02 4227 3137

Ibis Wollongong

Ibis Wollongong is the perfect accommodation service for all your corporate travel needs. Centrally located with underground secure parking, 24 hour food and beverage, high speed internet access, conference room and so much more, contact the hotel now to enquire about setting up corporate rates at Ibis Wollongong.

For a limited time Ibis Wollongong is offering weekly rental for corporate visiting Wollongong to complete project work.

The minimum stay is 1 week and the rate is $500.00 per week which includes car parking and access to our fully equipped kitchen on level 1.

For more information please contact Marion Bayley by email or by telephone 02 4223 6000

Offer valid from 1st October 2009 - 31st March 2010. Subject to availability.

The Belmore All Suite Hotel

The Belmore All-Suite Hotel is located within walking distance to the Wollongong CBD, picturesque beaches, and all major conference venues. Offering spacious one and two bedroom self contained apartments, the Belmore is the ideal accommodation for Leisure and Business travellers.

SPECIAL OFFER:

Hold a conference anywhere in Wollongong and stay at the Belmore All-Suite Hotel from $119.00 per night.

For further information please contact Rachael Lihou be email or by telephone 02 4228 3188

Offer valid from 1st October 2009 to 31st December 2009

Jamberoo Action Park

Jamberoo Action Park is the group event specialist. Located over an hour south of Sydney, it’s the perfect all-inclusive entertainment experience!

Catering for groups up to 8000, Jamberoo offers an array of catering options and shelter hire, and is perfect for expos or themed events.

Terrific value prepaid group discounts.

SPECIAL OFFER:

Book your Jamberoo group outing by October 31st and:

• get our $30pp group discount rate
• get 2 free return tickets for the organiser!

For further information please register now at www.jamberoo.net

Terms and conditions apply. Offer ends 31/10/09

Southern Gateway Centre Opens

Wollongong’s new Southern Gateway Centre opened officially on Monday 21 September 2009.

The facility now provides visitors with a wealth of information about Wollongong and the South Coast area, past and present, through the Visitor Information Centre and the Jumbulla Aboriginal Discovery Centre.

Visitors can also enjoy a delicious meal at the Centre’s licensed restaurant, Altitude 1148, or at the Grab & Go kiosk.

At Jumbulla Aboriginal Discovery Centre the overall theme is “come walk our Footprints” with 4 different theatres that display a number of narrations in a unique blend of cutting edge technology and human interaction, the perfect inclusion for your next conference partner program!

For further information on Jumbulla Aboriginal Discovery Centre please contact the centre on 02 4267 5894 or by email enquiry@jumbulla.com.au

For further information on Southern Gateway Centre please contact the centre on 02 4267 5910 or by email Southern Gateway Centre