48watt is a beautiful 100 year old deconsecrated church situated in the heart of Newcastle. St. Philip's Presbyterian Church was built on the site in the heart of Newcastle in 1905. It has since been deconsecrated and with the generous support of Newcastle City Council, 48watt is the home of Tantrum Youth Arts. 48watt is a new and innovative arts and cultural space, and is available for hire for theatre rehearsals and productions, music events, workshops, wedding ceremonies, and other cultural and community events. We are located in close proximity to Newcastle's stunning beaches and picturesque King Edward Park and can accommodate for up to 150 people. 48watt has workshop and performance spaces available for hire. The workshop space (the Hall) is a large room - approx 12m x 10m. The Hall has mirrors on one wall and is air conditioned. The performance space (the Church) - approx 11m x 10m. with 3 Phase installed. Please contact our Venue Coordinator for further information.

Crowne Plaza Newcastle is located on the harbour front and has conference and meeting room facilities.

Newcastle City Business Centre is a local business operating in the Newcastle area.

Classic accommodation, restaurant and function venue.

Relax in 4-star oceanside comfort at Novotel Newcastle Beach hotel five minutes' walk from the city. Stylish contemporary decor and large windows make your room a calm retreat for work or pleasure. A surf or a beachfront jog followed by a delicious buffet breakfast at airy, stylish Bistro Dalby at Novotel get your day off to a fresh star A 4.5 star Newcastle hotel beautifully located on one of Australia's best surf breaks, Newcastle Beach. This hotel is an easy 2 hour drive north of Sydney via the F3, only 2 minutes walk from the centre of Newcastle and offers easy access to: Newcastle CBD The beachside precinct, including chic caf�s and restaurants, vibrant bars with live music Shopping precinct Local recreational activities including ocean baths, jogging tracks and nature walks The hotel offers 88 stylish, well-appointed guestrooms with contemporary furnishings, many with spectacular ocean and harbour vistas. The restaurant and bar's chic design and stylish d�cor, make this the perfect spot for meeting up with business colleagues, family and friends. Offering a relaxed atmosphere, with the choice of either alfresco or indoor dining, the restaurant's modern Australian menu features many tempting local, seasonal dishes, along with traditional favourites, complemented by a comprehensive wine list. The bar will delight with an imaginative cocktail and drinks menu along with espresso coffee and blended teas. Extensive function and conference facilities offer flexible configurations for an outstanding events venue. Novotel Newcastle Beach offers 3 superb meeting rooms with natural light suitable for small, boutique events or larger conferences and seminars. Convenient break-out rooms and audiovisual equipment is also available. For the perfect wedding celebration, a dedicated team of event coordinators will ensure a memorable occasion for the bride and groom, wedding party and guests.

Sprout Dining also provides catering services.

Restaurant & Hotel

The Lock-up is a unique cultural institution in the heart of Newcastle's heritage precinct.

Chifley Apartments Newcastle features spacious, new 4 star rated, self contained apartments.

Fringed by a breathtaking coastline and home to brilliant beaches, guarded by a magnificent foreshore and surrounded by cosmopolitan eat streets. Travelodge Newcastle is perfect for the business or leisure traveller. Enjoy our newly refurbished guest rooms, relax poolside and experience Sienna Cafe & Bar.

This is no ordinary bar! The Edwards embraces Newcastle's creative community in the unique post-industrial architecture in the West End of town. If you are dining at The Edwards, you are in for a treat. A wood fired oven is used to add a smokey depth to their foodie creations. Fuel your day with an Espresso from The Edwards local roasting house, Suspension Espresso. Take the edge off a hard day with a selection of classic cocktails, carefully selected wines, and ever changing craft beer on tap. Whether you are after a moreish meal, cold beverage, or something light from the wood, fire and smoke inspired bar bits menu, The Edwards has something for you.

Hotel centrally located offering great food, service and accomodation.

Boulevard on Beaumont Hotel is the finest boutique hotel in Newcastle located in the cosmopolitan restaurant and cafe strip of Hamilton.

Up the railway station end of Beaumont Street in Hamilton - also known as Newcastle's Eat Street - is The Sydney Junction Hotel. Also known as SJ's, the Sydney Junction Hotel is a great Newcastle pub for having a drink and enjoying some entertainment in the main bar or beer garden, having a game of pool or a flutter on the TAB. For hungry diners the restaurant and cafe is great for lunch or dinner. If you're looking for a table for two, a table for a family feast or perhaps a venue for a private function, the Sydney Junction Hotel is perfect. For visitors or locals who want to party all night and head home in the morning, the Sydney Junction Hotel also offers boutique, hotel-style accommodation upstairs.

The Kent Hotel is a landmark in Hamilton's heritage; it was built in 1924 and was one of the first hospitality venues on beautiful Beaumont Street. As an important part of our community and Newcastle's tourist industry we are pleased to offer something for everyone in our venue. The Kent has four bars including The Public Bar, The Saloon Bar, The Verandah Bar, The Cocktail Bar and The Steak and Seafood Grill. Whether it's a beer you're looking for, a night out with your mates, a place to sit and watch the world go by or watch the latest sporting event, or somewhere to enjoy a freshly prepared meal you'll feel welcome at The Kent.

Newcastle Entertainment Centre is only a short distance from the heart of Newcastle.

The Gateway Inn shares a site with Wests Mayfield, Balance Health Club plus sporting field and multi-storey carpark.

Wests Mayfield has dining and entertainment options for the whole family. Featuring the Wests Bistro & Figtree Churrasco Barr & Grill.

Dudley Pensioner Hall for Hire.

The Mattara Hotel is one of Newcastle's premier venues offering a wide range of facilities including a restaurant, bars and a selection of comfortable and private function rooms for all your conference and meeting requirements. Our wonderful casual dining restaurant will cater for everyone's tastes,a full kids play area to keep the kids entertained and a wonderful warm staff to look after you.

The Place-Charlestown Community Centre is a modern, professionally managed, not-for-profit community venue. The Place offers a fantastic range of community rooms for hire. Large halls, meeting rooms, computer lab and commercial kitchen. Fully equipped with high quality technology. Table Tennis, Pool, Foosball and Arcade console available for use. A range of young children's toys also available for hire with the Social Hall. Packages available including half and full day rates. Catering on request. Great Venue for Social Groups and Business Meetings. Commercial Kitchen and Fully Equipped Computer Lab.

Sapphire Catering is located at The University of Newcastle on the Callaghan campus (20 minutes from the city centre), situated on 140 hectares of magnificent natural bush land and is easily accessible from the freeway. We feature a rage of meeting, event and conference facilities, hosting between 10 and 1200 delegates making it the perfect venue for any event you may have. Our premium in-house caterers offer a range of exquisite menus which change seasonally. Should you have any special requirements we are happy to assist you with a tasty solution, whether it be simply across the campus, in the Newcastle and Hunter Region or at a venue of your choice. Sapphire Catering would be delighted to organise your next event at The Functions Centre at The University of Newcastle. Whether your next function is a small departmental lunch, sit down meal, conference, trade show, corporate dinner, wedding, school formal or graduation ceremony, you can be assured of the best customer service from our dedicated chefs and function team members.