Newcastle

CENTRAL PLAZA

APARTMENT HOTEL

Welcome, On behalf of the management and staff at Newcastle Central Plaza we extend to you a very warm welcome, and wish you a pleasant stay in the beautiful city of Newcastle. This compendium will provide you with details regarding services and facilities available within this hotel, as well as in the local area. Our dedicated and friendly team has been specially selected to help make your stay memorable and enjoyable. If there is anything we can do to assist you or if you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact our reception staff on (02) 4978 7500. Kind regards, Hotel Management and Staff

HOTEL INFORMATION

Name

Reception Location

Newcastle Central Plaza

Reception is located on the ground floor

Address

Reception Contact

741 Hunter Street,

(02) 4978 7500 or Dial ‘9’ on your hotel phone

Newcastle NSW 2302 Email [email protected] Website www.newcastlecentralplaza.com.au

Reception Opening Hours Monday through Saturday 8am - 6pm Sunday and Public Holidays 8am - 2pm

PINNA RESTAURANT

Newcastle Central Plaza’s stylish in-house restaurant, Pinna Restaurant, is located on the ground floor and is open for both à la carte and stone grill dining. All meals can be charged back to your room. Pinna Restaurant is open for dinner all week (apart from Sunday), with an amazing selection of dishes on the menu.

Contact: Phone: (02) 4978 7555 Email: [email protected]

MEETINGS AND EVENTS Newcastle Central Plaza has a meeting space perfect for small and medium functions, with a capacity of up to 50 delegates. Several accommodation and catering packages are available with per person, per day charges for a simple and cost-effective way to organise a successful meeting or event. Please see the below table for seating arrangements and capacities.

The Meeting Room

50 Delegates THEATRE

24 Delegates CLASSROOM

30 Delegates U-SHAPE

20 Delegates BOARDROOM

20 Delegates CABARET

30 Delegates BANQUET

APARTMENT APPLIANCES, AMENITIES & SERVICES

AIR CONDITIONING

PETS

Use the remote control to activate the power to your air conditioner.

Assistance animals are permitted into accommodation areas and on the premises, though we do ask that you please inform reception of the presence of a service dog. It is the policy of this property that all other pets are NOT permitted in accommodation.

A detailed user manual for your apartments air conditioning unit can be found in the back of this compendium.

BATHROOM AMENITIES Your bathroom is stocked with amenities for your convenience. These items will be replenished with your room servicing. Your bathroom includes a hair dryer. The user manual for this device can be found in the back of this compendium. If you need any additional bathroom items, please contact reception and they will be provided at no charge.

COTS AND HIGH CHAIRS Cots and high chairs are available at your convenience. Please contact reception during open hours to arrange this. Charges apply.

IRONING FACILITIES An iron and ironing board are located in the laundry room of your apartment. Please remember to switch off the iron after use.

MAIL Mail may be left at reception for collection and posting. Alternatively, there is a post office located just down the road in the Marketown Shopping Centre (Shop 2309). Address: 30/136 Parry St, Newcastle West

NEWSPAPERS Local newspapers are available from reception. Should you require a particular newspaper, this may be arranged and charged to your room.

TEA AND COFFEE Your apartment is stocked with coffee, tea bags, sugar, and fresh milk. These items will be replenished with your apartment service. Any additional stocks you may require can be obtained from reception.

TELEVISION The television receives all Free-to-Air stations, as well as a range of Foxtel channels, including: •

Multiple Fox Sports channels

•

Sky News

•

CNN

•

Discovery Channel

•

The History Channel

•

National Geographic

•

Nickelodeon

•

...and many more

A detailed user manual for your television can be found in the guide at the back of this compendium.

TRANSPORT

MEDICAL

AIRLINES

EMERGENCIES

Qantas: For reservations call 13 13 13 Virgin Australia: For reservations call 13 67 89

Dial ‘0‘ for external calls, then:

Emergency

000

Newcastle Police Station

Jetstar: For reservations call 13 15 38

Crime Stoppers

The closest airport is Newcastle Airport, approximately 25km away or 30 minutes from the hotel by car.

Newcastle Public Hospital

Should you need transportation to the airport, please call reception (dial 9) to arrange a taxi. Charges apply.

(02) 4929 0999 1800 333 000 (02) 4921 1211

Road Condition Reports

132 701

DOCTORS AND HOSPITALS CAR RENTALS

Newcastle Car & Truck Rental: Call: (02) 4908 1081 Address: 851 Hunter St, Newcastle West Hertz: Call: (02) 4967 5223 Address: 122 Hannell Street, Newcastle Waratah Hire Cars: Call: (02) 4962 2262 Address: 16 Fern St, Newcastle Dolphin Rent-A-Car: Call: (02) 4962 3599 Address: 141 Maitland Rd, Islington

TAXIS For a taxi, dial 13 22 27, or alternatively ask reception to call one for you.

Calvary Mater Newcastle: Call: (02) 4921 1211 Address: Edith St & Platt St, Waratah Newcastle Private Hospital: Call: (02) 4941 8400 Address: 14 Lookout Rd, New Lambton Heights John Hunter Newcastle: Call: (02) 4921 3000 Address: Lookout Rd, New Lambton Heights

The Hunter Street Medical Centre: Call: (02) 4962 1900 Address: 802 Hunter St, Newcastle West

CHEMISTS Doc’s MegaSave Chemist: Call: (02) 4926 3300 Address: Shop G09, Marketown Shopping Centre 23 Steel St, Newcastle West

PUBLIC TRANSPORT Buses run consistently throughout the entire city of Newcastle. For information on timetables and routes, visit: www.newcastlebuses.info

Darby Street Day Night Chemist: Call: (02) 4929 2509 Address: 145 Darby St, Cooks Hill

Chemist Warehouse Newcastle: Call: (02) 4927 8966 Address: Hunter Street Outlets 136/140 Hunter St, Newcastle

NEWCASTLE GUIDE SHOPPING Charlestown Square Charlestown Square is the largest shopping, dining and entertainment destination in the Hunter Region. With over 240 specialty stores including Apple, City Beach, Rebel Sport and Strike Bowling Bar, Charlestown Square has something for everyone. Address: 30 Pearson Street, Charlestown

HOYTS Charlestown HOYTS Charlestown features the latest in cinema facilities and technology, following a multi-million dollar refurbishment in late 2011. The complex boasts new and more comfortable seating, extra legroom, as well as the latest 3D technology. Address: 244 Pacific Highway, Charlestown

BANKING Westfield Kotara Shopping Centre Find your favourite store and the newest shops for fashion, beauty, lifestyle and fresh food only at Westfield Kotara. Servicing the shopping needs of customers in the CBD and surrounding suburbs of Newcastle. Address: Northcott Dr & Park Ave, Kotara

NIGHTLIFE The Beach Hotel Overlooking Newcastle’s most famous surf break, The Beach Hotel is a landmark when it comes to beachside drinking, dining, events and entertainment. Enjoy great live music, fine dining and everything in between while taking in one of the best ocean views in the world. Address: Cnr Frederick & Ridge Streets, Merewether

ANZ: Call: 13 13 14 Address: 490 King St, Newcastle West Commonwealth Bank: Call: (02) 4962 1055 Address: 113 Beaumont St, Hamilton NSW NAB: Call: 13 22 65 Address: 1 Newcomen St, Newcastle Westpac: Call: (02) 4920 4455 Address: Italian Forum Cultural Centre 49/51 Hunter St, Newcastle

HAIR AND BEAUTY King Street Hotel This intimate world class nightclub has state of the art sound and lighting, with a modern grunge feel, street feel surroundings and a full visual setup. Music styles include big room house, electro, electro-house, dubstep, progressive house, trance and nu disco. Address: 15 Steel St, Newcastle The Dockyard Since opening in 2006, The Dockyard has established itself as being a favourite Newcastle bar for locals to relax with an after work drink or a lazy Sunday lunch. Overlooking Newcastle Harbour, enjoy a glass of wine or a refreshing beer from the constantly changing menu. Address: 13/1 Honeysuckle Drive, Newcastle

CINEMAS Tower Cinemas Newcastle Tower Cinemas in the Newcastle CBD showcases a wide range of diversity in cinema, from the biggest blockbusters to foreign and independent movies. Address: 183-185 King Street, Newcastle

Om Shalom Hair & Make Up Call: (02) 4929 3006 Address: 39 Darby Street, Newcastle Sublime Hair Salon Call: (02) 4929 4932 Address: 176 King St, Newcastle

GYM AND FITNESS Anytime Fitness Newcastle Call: (02) 4925 2226 Address: 496 King St, Newcastle West Den’s Health & Fitness Call: 0414 325 847 Address: 14 Honeysuckle Dr, Newcastle Alternatively, the hotel has a fully equipped gym free for guests to use.

FLORIST Newcastle Florist Call: (02) 4961 1447 Address: 778 Hunter St, Newcastle West

ATTRACTIONS AROUND NEWCASTLE

NEWCASTLE MEMORIAL WALK Newcastle’s Memorial Walk is a spectualar coastal walk with a personal connection for thousands of locals. The walk was built to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the ANZAC landing at Gallipoli in 1915 and the commencement of steel making in Newcastle; it acts as a magnificent memorial to the men and women of the Hunter who served their community and their country. The structure is a 450m long cliff top walkway that links Newcastle’s Strzelecki Lookout to Bar Beach.

NEWCASTLE MUSEUM The Newcastle Museum is a welcoming place of social and cultural interaction, accessible collections and innovative educational programs. The museum is committed to being a place that shows ideas, tells stories, and focuses on interaction. It reflects the past and celebrates innovation. It is fun, accessible, light and full of story. The museum tells a story of Newcastle and the Hunter, and through the collection presents a narrative of how we’ve lived and how we live today.

NOBBY’S BEACH & LIGHTHOUSE Nobby’s Beach is Newcastle’s highest profile beach and a favoured swimming spot for family groups and those learning to surf. It is also gaining popularity among kite surfers whose aerial acrobatics are adding colour and movement to the city seascape. A walk along nearby Macquarie’s Pier features the Harbour Break-wall and the Nobby’s Lighthouse. Lifeguard services are provided seven days a week all year round.

BLACKBUTT RESERVE Blackbutt Reserve is the place to go if you enjoy nature, love adventure, and like to soak up culture like a sponge. The best part is it’s free for everyone to enjoy! With over 182 hectares of scenic natural bushland and variety of native fauna and flora species, Blackbutt Reserve offers an authentic Australian wildlife experience only moments from the Newcastle CBD. Explore over 10km of stunning walking trails, unwind in peaceful picnic and playground areas and interact with our environment through unique wildlife exhibits, tours and encounters.

ATTRACTIONS AROUND NEWCASTLE

FORT SCRATCHLEY Undoubtedly Newcastle’s most spectacular vantage point, Fort Scratchley is a unique heritage site that has unrivaled panoramic views over the Pacific Ocean north to Nobby’s Lighthouse and south across Newcastle Beach to the Ocean Baths. Take a stroll around the site to soak in the views or immerse yourself in history and undertake a guided tour of the fort and the amazing underground tunnels.

NEWCASTLE OCEAN BATHS With its distinctive and architecturally significant Art Deco pavilion, Newcastle Ocean Baths is one of the city’s outstanding historic landmarks. The Ocean Baths were constructed and in use before WWI but were not formally opened until the 1920s. The baths’ popularity has never waned throughout the decades, and thousands of Novocastrians remember it fondly as the place where they first learned to swim.

INNER CITY WINEMAKERS Inner City Winemakers is perfectly located within walking distance of Newcastle’s CBD and beautiful working harbour. Here locals and visitors alike can sample a unique range of wines at the cellar door and winery. Specialising in wine tastings that include wine appreciation and the art of wine and food matching, Inner City Winemakers is a perfect stop for any wine lover.

PULSE CLIMBING Pulse climbing is Newcastle’s heart of indoor climbing, being the only dedicated indoor rock climbing gym in Newcastle and the Hunter Valley region. With facilities catering for all levels of climbing ability and a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, enjoy making the most of the highly experienced staff who are always on hand to give tips on climbing technique and training.

TREETOP ADVENTURE PARK NEWCASTLE TreeTop Adventure Park consists of 96 challenges in the tree tops, where participants slide down flying foxes, move from tree to tree on suspension bridges and enjoy many other exciting activities up to 20 metres above the forest floor! Set within the beautiful site of Blue Gum Hills Regional Park, you can enjoy a unique experience high in the trees.

CENTRAL APARTMENT GROUP

Newcastle Central Plaza is owned and managed by Central Apartment Group. Central Apartment Group specialises in the management and operation of apartment hotels across Australia. Our philosophy is to create a ‘home away from home’, allowing you to stretch-out, work and relax in affordable luxury. Our focus is providing quality accommodation and personalised service in superior locations.

For a complete list of our hotels across Australia, please visit our website.

Website www.centralapartmentgroup.com.au

Email [email protected]

Office Phone Number (07) 3852 3334

Head Office Unit 1, 75 Longland Street, Newstead, 4006 PO Box 806, Albion DC, QLD, 4010

CENTRAL APARTMENT GROUP

Ascot Serviced Apartments

Best Western Plus Cairns Central Apartments

Caloundra Central Apartment Hotel

Gladstone City Central Apartment Hotel

Curtis Central Apartments

Gladstone Central Plaza Apartment Hotel

Melbourne Metropole Central

Toowoomba Central Plaza Apartment Hotel

Townsville Central Hotel