Conference Venue

Newcastle Exhibition & Convention Centre (NEX)
309 King Street, Newcastle West NSW 2302

NEX is conveniently located in the heart of Newcastle. It is just 35 minutes from Newcastle airport and is serviced by a range of public transport.

Located in the harbour city precinct on the corner of King Street and Union Street, Newcastle West, NEX is central to boutique accommodation, trendy cafes and bars, pristine beaches and the Port of Newcastle foreshore.

 

Newcastle

Newcastle is a historic city undergoing urban revitalisation. Discover hidden wonders peppered throughout the CBD, West End, East End and Foreshore.

Nestled on the beautiful, sun-drenched eastern coastline of New South Wales, just over two hours north of Sydney, Newcastle is a vibrant city bursting with things to do, places to stay and fun to be had.

The city snakes around the coastline with the golden beaches just walking distance from many of the city’s attractions. The arts and culture scene is alive and thriving, and the emerging dining and bar culture has a very exciting vibe. The city has a wealth of natural attractions and postcard scenes matched by attractions like art galleries, museums and theatres.

Getting to Newcastle is easy, whether by air, road or rail, and there’s a wide range of accommodation options to suit all budgets.

Photo courtesy of City of Newcastle

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