Wollongong, Your South Coast Conference and Event City!

Welcome to the Wollongong Conference and Events Bi-Monthly E-Newsletter.

Our team will bring you the latest information about ‘what on’ in our region, upcoming exciting events, sporting facilities and accommodation specials!

Enjoy Reading!

From the Wollongong Conference and Events Team

Why Wollongong?

Wollongong is the third largest city in NSW located only 80 kilometres south of Sydney. Convenient freeways connect the region to Sydney and the nation's capital. The heart of the CBD is just over one hour from Sydney and two and a half hours from Canberra. This is one of a myriad of assets the region has to offer.

We have the sophistication of a large city, yet the charm and welcome of a small country town. The fabulous coastal routes dotted with crystal clear coves boast some of the world's most beautiful beaches with golden sand which stretch for many kilometres. Enjoy the backdrop of the Illawarra escarpment which is covered with World Heritage National Parks and Rainforests.

An array of sporting facilities, services, experiences and accommodation options are available so you can rest assure that your next sporting event will be a huge success!

Wollongong remains a secret to many, however the word is spreading! Come and experience everything from the mountains to the ocean and everything in between.

Wollongong awaits to host your next sporting event!
 

Belmore All-Suite Hotel

The Belmore All Suite Hotel is ideally located within walking distance to all major sporting venues, beaches, CBD and entertainment. Offering spacious self contained apartments, the Belmore All Suite Hotel is the perfect solution for all your sporting teams.

SPECIAL OFFER
Sporting Group rates from $179.00 per night, valid from January – April 2009

For more information please contact Rachael Lihou by email or Phone 02 4224 6500
 

Jamberoo Action Park

Jamberoo Action Park is the largest theme park in NSW, just over an hour from Sydney. A full day’s entertainment is guaranteed – including the new Taipan thrill ride, the iconic mountain toboggan, and a huge variety of water thrills and spills. Can you control the action in just one day?

Open every day until 26th April 2009 (10.00am – 5.00pm)

For more information please contact Gai Swords by email or Phone 4236 0114
 

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach located at the gateway to NSW’s South Coast, is ideally located only a short distance to the main sporting facilities and overlooking the famous North Wollongong Beach!

The Novotel is ideal for sporting groups attending competitions or training in the region. The hotel is the first point of call in the city for many NBL, NRL, Rugby Union, Netball and Touch Football teams.

Here are just some of the many benefits of staying at the Novotel Wollongong Northbeach;

- Close proximity to sporting facilities including the University of Wollongong, WIN Sports and Entertainment Centres, North Dalton Park, Golf Courses, Tennis Courts and more
- Significant number of twin share rooms (Double/Double, or Queen/Sofa)
- Gym, spa, tennis court & pool facilities on-site
- Fully patrolled beach and bicycle track directly across the road
- Professional chefs / catering team available to accommodate sporting dietary requirements
- Function rooms for team briefing, team meals (Charges apply)

For more information please contact Michael Eggers by email or Phone 4224 3115
 

Rydges Central City Wollongong

Rydges Central City Wollongong is located in the heart of the CBD offering 70 well appointed guest room’s which are ideal for sharing with team members or for the family.

The hotel is perfectly positioned within a short distance to most sporting facilities in the region and walking distance to public transport and the main shopping precinct. Enjoy a group breakfast, lunch or dinner in OneOneTwo Restaurant or a casual meal and drink in the Sports Bar onsite.

For more information or to discuss your sporting group requirements please contact Reservations by email or Phone 4220 7800
 

University of Wollongong – Accommodation Services

The University of Wollongong is located between the stunning Illawarra escarpment and the sea. The university has a range of student residences offering a variety of accommodation and conference options suitable for sporting groups, training groups, special interest groups and study groups. All residences are a short distance to beaches, the city, shopping and the university campus.

The University features state of the art sporting facilities at URAC, including an aquatic centre, an air-conditioned health club and sporting fields.
Accommodation ranges from single bedrooms in units of 2 – 5 to motel and backpacker style accommodation with catering and self catering options.

Packages can be tailored to suit the needs of each group and a range of styles, services and tariffs are available. For more information please contact Edwina Ellicott by email or Phone 4221 4489
 

WIN Sports & Entertainment Centres

The WIN Sports & Entertainment Centres (WSEC) is the largest sporting complex in the city. The venue’s comprise of WIN Stadium which is a 20,000 capacity sporting ground and WIN Entertainment Centre (WEC) which is a 6,000 capacity auditorium.

WIN Stadium is the home ground of the NRL St George Illawarra Dragons and has been host to the NSL, Rugby World Cup games, Crusty Demons, Motorcross and Supercross. The WEC is predominantly used as a basketball court, netball court and tennis court and is the home court of the NBL AHM Wollongong Hawks.

For more information please contact Milton O’Brien by email or Phone 4220 2800
 

How Wollongong Conference and Events can assist

Wollongong Conference and Events is an established organisation formed to promote Wollongong as a conference, meeting, exhibition and sporting destination.

We assist in developing and securing conferences and events for the region and provide a complimentary service that helps you get the best out of our coastal destination.

All it takes is one telephone call or email to advise us of your requirements and we will do all of the ground work for you!

For more information on how we can assist your sporting group, email our team or phone 02 4228 0300

We can help you work smarter, not harder!