Visa & Travel to Newcastle

Newcastle

New South Wales, Australia

Newcastle is a colourful city that’s anything but ordinary. When you indulge your curiosity and uncover Newcastle’s vibrant culture, rich heritage and electric atmosphere, you experience an unexpected feast for the senses and leave with enticing stories and a satisfied spirit. Rather than check in and put your feet up, have your perceptions challenged and seek off beat in our boutique city.

International Travellers:

Apply for your visa well in advance to avoid any last-minute delays.

There are many visa options available to people wishing to visit Australia. The appropriate visa option will depend, amongst other things, on the person’s purpose for visiting Australia, and the passport they are holding. The visa finder webpage can be of help to find out which visa is suitable for you.

Several passport holders, you are able to access Australia’s Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) issuing system online. An ETA provides authorisation to travel to and enter Australia and is electronically linked to the passport. While the flight booking is being finalised, it’d be great if you can start the ETA application process. List of Eligible Passports.

Travelling from Sydney to Newcastle

  • If you are arriving via Sydney Airport or travelling from the Society for Reproductive Biology Conference, the train is the easiest public transport option, with tickets available from station machines or by tapping on and off with a major credit or debit card, and no pre-booking required. Travel to Central Station, then take the Newcastle & Central Coast line to Newcastle Interchange, where you can connect to the light rail for easy access to most hotels.

    Duration: From the airport, the train journey typically takes ~3 hours and costs ~$30.

  • For driving directions, please use Google Maps.

    Duration: From the airport, the drive typically takes 2h 20 min with no tolls. 

  • Airport shuttle services from Sydney airport to Newcastle are available but need to be prebooked. These can be expensive and often take longer as they run on certain schedules and make multiple stops.

    ‍Visit Newcastle provides some tourist information. For a wide range of food, coffee, and restaurant recommendations, as well as information on what’s happening in Newcastle during your stay, visit Hunter Hunter.

    ‍Any travel inquires or questions about getting around, feel free to reach out to the organising committee.