Accommodation
Up The Championships Newcastle Transport Accommodation

For more information regarding accommodation, please contact the University Accommodation Office – phone (02) 4921 5592 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm).

Backpackers:

Backpackers by the Beach
34-36 Hunter St, Newcastle
Ph (02) 4926 3472

http://www.newcastlecitycentre.com/accommodation/bbtb.htm

Backpackers Newcastle
42-44 Denison St, Hamilton
Ph (02) 4969 3436, (1800) 333 436

Hunter on Hunter City Centre Backpackers
417 Hunter St, Newcastle
Ph (02) 4929 3152

Newcastle YHA
30 Pacific St, Newcastle
Ph (02) 4925 3544

http://www.yha.com.au/

West End Accommodation
775 Hunter St, Newcastle West
Ph (02) 4961 4446

Hostels:

Clarence House
Campbell & Abbott, Wallsend
Ph (02) 4950 1119

Elizabeth House
Parkway Ave, Cooks Hill
Ph (02) 4929 4031

Hutchins House
321-323 Parkway Ave, Hamilton
Ph (02) 4963 7180

http://www-users.dragon.net.au/petemac/

Lambton Gardens
35 Robinson Ave, Lambton Gardens
Ph (02) 4957 9759

Saint Nicholas Mayfield
26 Barber St, Mayfield
Ph (02) 4960 2830

http://www.newcastle.edu.au/services/ppe/accomm/accomm/burgmann.htm

Steadman Lodge
94 Margaret St, Mayfield
Ph (02) 4969 7485

http://www.steadmanlodge.com/

Vinnie’s Convent
(Through St Vincent De Paul Society)
Ph (02) 4969 7290

YHA Youth Hostel / Backpackers
30 Pacific St, Newcastle
Ph (02) 4925 3544

http://www.yha.com.au/

YWCA Youth Centre
24 Dawson St, Cooks Hill
Ph (02) 4929 2954

Caravan / Tourist Park:

Spinnakers Leisure Park
678 Pacific Highway, Belmont
Ph (02) 4945 3405

Stockton Beach Caravan & Tourist Park
Pitt St, Stockton
Ph (02) 4928 1393

Scout / Guide Halls:

Scout Association
Ph (02) 4929 1760

The Scout Association also have a camp (Glenrock) just south of Merewether, which has basic accommodation for ~150 people. This would be ideal if several teams wished to stay together, and save on their accommodation bill.

Girl Guides Association
Ph (02) 4962 1035

Other Accommodation:

For those teams who would a bit more luxury during their stay, there are a multitude of B&Bs, Serviced Apartments, Hotels and Motels in Newcastle.  You can consult either the Newcastle Tourism (http://www.newcastletourism.com) or University Accommodation Service (http://www.newcastle.edu.au/services/ppe/accomm/accomm/temporar.htm) web sites for listings of these places.

Note:

The Organising Committee makes no guarantees regarding the venues listed here.  There is also a major conference being held at the University during the same week as the Championships, so early booking of accommodation is advised.  If you are planning to use public transport, please check that you can easily access buses and/or trains from your accommodation.