Wollongong, Your Coastal Conference and Events City!

The days are getting longer as we say good bye to Winter 09 and look forward to the coming summer season here in Wollongong your coastal conference and events city.

Located only 80 kilometres south of Sydney Airports, Wollongong is NSW's third largest city situated between golden sand surf beaches and the dramatic Illawarra Escarpment.

The perfect environment to hold your next conference event in!

Enjoy reading about facilities, services and Special Offers available.

From the Wollongong Conference and Events Team

Top 5 reasons to host your next conference or Event in Wollongong

1) Only one hour's drive south of Sydney and its airports and 2 hours form Canberra, the nations capital.

2) Over 1500 accommodation rooms available at National and International branded hotels including, Novotel, Ibis, Medina, Quest , Rydges and Best Western to name but a few.

3) World class multi-award winning conference and event venues. Largest conference facility WIN Entertainment Centre holds 6,000 (full arena mode) or 1,000 banquet style.

4) Plenty of team building, partner program activities, shopping in the CBD and pre and post touring options including the magnificent Grand Pacific Drive!

5) Locally based internationally trained Professional Support Service providers.

WIN Sports & Entertainment Centres

Conference at the WIN Entertainment Centre and we will offer space for team building, at the adjacent WIN Stadium, at no extra charge!

Play touch football (we’ll even supply the referee!), have a kicking competition on the Dragons Lair or maybe organise your fitness session or other activities in the Stadium.

The Premiers Room Function Centre offers spectacular views of the Stadium, whilst there is also grandstand seating or a hill to picnic-on, for those who may prefer to be spectators to the activities.

For more information, contact Milton O'Brien, Manager Business Development & Marketing at WIN Entertainment Centres by email or by telephone on 02 4220 2800.

Offer valid until 31 December 2009

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.

SPECIAL OFFER

Kick-Start your Association Conference, with the following free offers;

• 1 x Complimentary Accommodation room per 25 rooms booked (Maximum 4 Complimentary Rooms per night)
• Complimentary Exhibition Gallery Hire (Function space ONLY)
• Complimentary 1 Hour Welcome Drinks (Minimum 200 Room Nights Booked)

For more information, contact Donna McLean, Conference Sales Manager at Novotel Wollongong Northbeach by email or by telephone on 02 4224 3137.

Offer valid from 15 August 2009 – 20 December 2011

Ibis Wollongong

Location, location, location! Ibis Wollongong is centrally located in the heart of the business, entertainment and restaurant districts of Wollongong.

With 150 modern accommodation rooms, 24 hour food and beverage, reception and secure car parking it is the perfect choice for your accommodation needs.

Ibis Wollongong - convenient location at exceptional prices!

SPECIAL OFFER

Stay at Ibis Wollongong and receive complimentary car parking and a complimentary drink voucher on arrival.

For more information, contact Marion Bayley at Ibis Wollongong by email or by telephone 02 4223 6005.

Offer valid until the 31st December 2009

Can We Assist You?

Wollongong Conference and Events provides conference planners with a complimentary service that helps get the best out of our coastal destination. Services include;

• Bid Preparation Assistance
• Destination and Venue Assistance and Advice
• Introductory services with relevant Local and Stated based government agencies
• Suggested Pre-Post touring Itineraries
• Discount Shopping vouchers for delegates
• Promotional Collateral for Delegate Welcome Kits
• Volunteer Assistance for events

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

For more information on how we can assist with your next conference or event email our team or phone 02 4228 0300.

We can help you work smarter, not harder!