Social & Leisure
The conference hotel is situated in North Wollongong, opposite the surf beach and not far from sea water swimming pools, offering salt water swimming independent of tides and waves. More information on Wollongong is available from the hotel's website http://novotelnorthbeach.com.au or from tourist information http://www.tourismwollongong.com
If you find you have some spare time on your hands, there are
several short excursions into the surrounding area.
The Illawarra region offers a unique blend of industry, and
beautiful natural environment which is easily accessible. Near
Kiama, about 50 kms to the south of Wollongong, you can experience
beautiful walks in rain forest - for information go to http://www.kiama.com.au and click on 'Attractions'.
Some of the most spectacular coastline in New South Wales is
located to the north of Wollongong. The Grand Pacific Drive passes
directly by the hotel, and ends at the Royal National Park, at the
southern end of Sydney and the world's second oldest National
Park. The section between Wollongong and the Royal NP can be
driven in about 2-2.5 hours, returning via the Princess Highway. http://grandpacificdrive.com.au If you require a hire car, all
major companies are represented in Wollongong. Car hire can also
be organized by the hotel.
Sydney can easily be reached by train - for timetable information
go to http://www.cityrail.info/timetable and click on 'South Coast'
in the Intercity Lines section. The North Wollongong station is
located about 1km from the Novotel; Wollongong City station is
about 2km distance.
Many activities available include skydiving onto the beach