Lodging
Attendees will need to book their own accommodation ahead of time. If you are interested in sharing accommodation please contact the LOC, who will happily put you in touch with other people who are seeking roomies. The same goes for carpooling.
In addition to places listed here, there are many other accommodation options at greater distances from the conference venue, and in various price ranges.
All prices on this page accurate as of January, 2007. This page may be updated as time permits closer to the conference.
Potters Hotel and Brewery
Wine Country Drive
Nulkaba, Hunter Valley
Phone: (02) 4991 7922
info@pottersbrewery.com.au
The conference venue, for those who want to sleep as late as possible. They're offering their government rates for HWWS delegates, so be sure to mention that you're with the conference when making your booking.
Single or Twin Share: $95.00 (Thursday / Friday), $136.00 (Saturday) per room per night.
Additional person: $40 per night.
Getaway Inn
97 Wine Country Drive
Nulkaba, Hunter Valley
Phone: (02) 9498 8888
info@getawayinn.com.au
Bus transfers available from Sydney, Newcastle, the Central Coast and Northern areas.
Standard Room: $55 (Thursday), $65 (Friday / Saturday) per room per night.
Family Room (min 4): $60 (Thursday), $80 (Friday / Saturday) per room per night
Danica House Bed & Breakfast
119 Wine Country Drive
Nulkaba, Hunter Valley
Phone: (02) 4991 4893
A small bed and breakfast (only 4 rooms), located just down the road from the conference venue.
Single or Twin Share: $100 (Thursday), $135 (Friday / Saturday) per room per night.
Hunter Valley Youth Hostel
100 Wine Country Drive
Nulkaba, Hunter Valley
Phone: (02) 4991 3278
huntervalley@yhansw.org.au
As to be expected from a youth hostel, lots of room options, including multishare (up to 8 per room).
Note that for non-YHA members there is an extra $3.50 fee per person per night.
Twin / Double: from $70 per room per night
Double (Private Bathroom): from $90 per room per night.
Cessnock Motel
13 Allandale Road
Cessnock
Phone: (02) 4990 2699
cess.mot@bigpond.net.au
Single: $70 (Thursday), $85 (Friday), $120 (Saturday) per room per night.
Twin / Double: $85 (Thursday), $95 (Friday), $130 (Saturday) per room per night.
Hunter Valley Motel
30 Allandale Road
Cessnock
Phone: (02) 4990 1722
reservations@huntervalleymotel.com.au
Their website doesn't list prices, however wotif.com lists their full rate as being $145 / night.