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From the manager's desk... |
Welcome to the Tourism Wollongong April E-News.
It was great to see our Team and Members getting together at Jamberoo Action Park on Sunday, 22 March to soak up the sun and enjoy time with family and friends before the Easter break. Another great initiative was the commencement of the ‘free shuttle bus’ service to help transport visitors and commuters around Wollongong CBD, easing traffic and assisting people in exploring Wollongong’s attractions.
How many annual leave days are you owed? Tourism Australia has recently launched the ‘No Leave, No Life’ program to help win the work/life battle with more than 123 million annual leave days owing. If we could all consider taking time off, it would help maintain the domestic tourism economy.
On that note, are you due for a short break this Easter? Take advantage of our package deals for Easter long weekend and enjoy a leisurely stay on Grand Pacific Drive.
And remember two important dates in the April calendar; ANZAC Day, Saturday 25 April and Daylight Savings time change on Sunday 5 April where the Aussie east coast needs to put their clock back one hour.
Until next month
Greg Binskin
General Manager
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LGA Tourism Conference on Grand Pacific Drive |
More than 200 delegates visited Kiama and traversed along Grand Pacific Drive recently to attend the fifth annual LGA Tourism Conference. The conference was run by the Local Government and Shires Association in partnership with Tourism NSW with a clear direction to increase visitation to regional areas of NSW. It is hoped that by 2016, there will be an additional 23,000 jobs in NSW and a targeted 160.6 million visitor nights.
Grand Pacific Drive’s strategic direction is towards increasing visitation to the region and increasing overnight stays, supporting our hotel industry partners and to name a few; Novotel Wollongong Northbeach, Medina Executive, Ibis Wollongong and the newly branded Sebel Harbourside Kiama.
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Visitors and commuters now have the opportunity to explore the CBD of Wollongong via a free bus service which began in March, operating 7am-10pm weekdays and 8am-6pm on weekends.
Nine buses will travel in both directions between the University of Wollongong, TAFE, Innovation Campus, Wollongong beach areas, Wollongong entertainment precinct, CBD and Wollongong Railway Station every day of the week.
The CBD shuttle was launched by Minister for the Illawarra David Campbell and NSW Premier Nathan Rees. For further information on the shuttle click here.
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Easter Deals on Grand Pacific Drive |
Grand Pacific Drive provides an all inclusive, relaxing escape for families looking for an affordable break this Easter long weekend.
Get the latest Easter package deals at www.tourismwollongong.com.au or download here.
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The South Coast Regional Tourism Organisation will be hosting the 2009 South Coast Tourism Awards and we encourage all members to enter. The prestigous awards night will be held in Wollongong.
For more details contact Vera Cvetkoski on VCvetkoski@wollongong.nsw.gov.au.
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Jamberoo Fun Day had by all |
Tourism Wollongong hosted a day out at Jamberoo Action Park on Sunday, 22 March. The day was filled with smiles and laughs as Tourism Wollongong staff and local operators from within the industry came together and shared rides like the Taipan and Outback Bay. For many it was their first visit since major re-developments were opened.
We thank all those who made it on the day and hope you enjoyed the day as much as the team. The sun was glorious and we couldn’t have asked for a more perfect day; a big thank you to the staff at Jamberoo Action Park for their assistance and for supporting Tourism Wollongong.
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What: Thirroul Seaside & Arts Festival 2009
When: Friday, 3 April - Sunday, 5 April 2009
Where: Lawrence Hargrave Drive, Thirroul
Info: Visit www.thirroulfestival.com
What: Ronald McDonald House Charity Race Day
When: Saturday, 4 April 2009
Where: Kembla Grange Racecourse, Princes Highway, Kembla Grange
Info: Phone 02 4261 7211 or visit www.kemblagrangeracing.com.au
What: Bulli Rodeo 2009
When: Saturday, 4 April 2009
Where: Bulli Showground, Princes Highway, Bulli
Info: Phone 0433 460 950 or email roowool@westnet.com.au
What: The Kembla Joggers 'Fitness 5 Fun Run' 2009
When: Sunday, 5 April 2009
Where: 5km Fun Run - commences Crown Street, Wollongong
Info: Phone 02 4228 4328 or visit www.kemblajoggers.org.au
What: 2009 Paper Tiger Catamaran International Championships
When: Thursday, 9 April - Monday, 13 April 2009
Where: Koonawarra Bay Gilba Road, Dapto
Info: Phone 0400 476 449
What: Webers Circus in Wollongong
When: Thursday, 9 April - Monday, 27 April 2009
Where: JJ Kelly Park Cnr Keira and Swan Streets, Wollongong
Info: Phone 0448 247 022 or visit www.weberscircus.com
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