Newcastle University has a relationship with some of the local hotels (marked with an *).  When you book you may be able to get a discounted rate, if you mention that you are attending the Drama Australia Conference, hosted by the University of Newcastle.

Closest

Crystalbrook Kingsley 

4.5 out of 5.0 stars

282 King St, Newcastle

https://www.crystalbrookcollection.com/kingsley

Rydges Newcastle *

4.5 out of 5.0 stars

Wharf Rd & Merewether St, Newcastle

https://www.rydges.com/accommodation/regional-nsw/newcastle/

QT Newcastle

3.5 out of 5.0 stars

185 Hunter Street, Newcastle, NSW

https://www.qthotels.com/newcastle/

Holiday Inn Express Newcastle

4.5 out of 5.0 stars

514 King Street, Newcastle, NSW 2302

https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/newcastle/ntlnc/hoteldetail

Novotel Newcastle Beach *

4.5 out of 5.0 stars

5 King Street, Newcastle

https://www.novotelnewcastlebeach.com.au/

Quest Newcastle West *

4.5 out of 5.0 stars

787 Hunter Street, Newcastle West

https://www.questapartments.com.au/properties/nsw/newcastle/quest-newcastle-west

Mercure Hotel

4.0 out of 5.0 stars

Corner Of King And Steel Streets, Newcastle West

https://all.accor.com/hotel/B974/index.en.shtml?utm_campaign=seo+maps&utm_medium=seo+maps&utm_source=google+Maps

Ibis Newcastle

3.5 out of 5.0 stars

700 Hunter Street, Newcastle West, NSW, 2300

https://all.accor.com/hotel/3236/index.en.shtml

Nearer the beach

NOAH’S On The Beach  *

4.0 out of 5.0 stars

Cnr Shortland Esplanade and Zaara Street, Newcastle East

https://www.noahsonthebeach.com.au/

Terminus Apartment Hotel

4.0 out of 5.0 stars

111 Scott St, Newcastle

https://www.terminushotelnewcastle.com.au/

Newcastle Beach YHA

30 Pacific St, Newcastle

https://www.yha.com.au/hostels/nsw/newcastle-surrounds/newcastle-beach/

Further away, if you have a car & want to book via Stays or AirBnB

Mayfield, Merewether, Broadmeadow, Stockton, Hamilton, Cooks Hill, Wallsend, Charlestown, Caves Beach, Catherine Hill Bay, Cardiff, Jesmond

Lake Macquarie: Warners Bay, Swansea, Belmont, Valentine

Key Dates

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Expression of interest – NOW CLOSED

Drama Australia National Conference Registration information:

The registration portal will be open soon – Early Bird rate closes 14th April 2023

Please see registration information via the button below:

Registration Information

Travel Information 

Newcastle University is a multicampus university located two hours north of Sydney. Newcastle can be visited via road or train from Sydney, or by air from a number of Australian major cities and regional centres.

The conference will be held at NUspace in Newcastle City, and other venues in the Civic Precinct. NUspace is located on the corner of Auckland Street and King Street.

Please click the button below for more detailed travel information:

Travel Information

Accommodation

The Newcastle University has a relationship with some of the local hotels (marked with an *).  When you book you may be able to get a discounted rate, if you mention that you are attending the Drama Australia Conference, hosted by the University of Newcastle.

Please see details by clicking the button below:

Accommodation