ABOUT US
Illawarra's premier meetings and event venue
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach boasts a beachside location, flexible function spaces and a reputation based on creating unique experiences.
With a dedicated event floor, 14 flexible and unique function spaces, ocean views, natural light and outdoor options Novotel Wollongong Northbeach can cater for small meetings and events to large conferences of up to 660 delegates.
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach has an impeccable reputation based on meeting and exceeding expectations for service and quality. Our dedicated conference and special events team will ensure that your event is ‘Simply the Best’, delivered with professional service and achieving the desired results.
What does a 700 delegate conference look like?
700 delegates attending the 2018 “New Horizons” Annual Conference for the Mathematical Association of NSW Inc enjoyed beautiful sunset horizons at the Novotel Wollongong, Northbeach recently which provided stimulating teaching ideas, the latest educational research and professional learning opportunities.
Amenities & Services
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14 Function rooms on dedicated floor
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10 rooms feature natural light & ocean views
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Pillarless Grand Ballroom catering up to 660
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Extensive pre-function space with room for 40+ exhibition booths
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Rooftop terrace, The Deck overlooking the Pacific Ocean
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209 Accommodation Rooms
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Palisade Kitchen & Bar, new hotel restaurant
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Adrift Pool Bar
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The Frisky Flamingo, a multi level sports bar with beach views
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North Bar (located in lobby)
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Car hoist providing access from ground level to conference level
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Experienced and knowledgeable team
Location
Bus Stop - Free Shuttle Bus
Bus Stop - Route 59
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Wollongong CBD
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Wollongong srain station
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North Wollongong train station
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Innovation Campus
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University of Wollongong
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TAFE Illawarra
Train Station - North Wollongong Station
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Wollongong CBD
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Wollongong train station
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Shellharbour City Centre
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Illawarra Regional Airport
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1hr 30min to Sydney CBD
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1hr 20min to Sydney Airport
Airport - Illawarra Regional Airport
Airport - Sydney
BUFFET OPTIONS
01
Standard BBQ Buffet | $70 p/person Minimum 30 delegates
Menu:
Cold Dishes
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Bakers Basket of Freshly Baked Bread Rolls
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Selection of Salads
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Marinated vegetables, stuffed vine leaves and marinated artichokes
Hot Dishes
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Bratwurst Sausages
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Rosemary and Garlic unfused beef rump steaks
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Peruvian spiced chicken thigh fillets
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Gilled ocean trout, lemon capers and olive salsa
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Roast Potatoes with sour cream and chives
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Corn on the cob with cinnamon butter
Desserts
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Homemade pavlova fresh cream and seasonal fruits
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Watermelon chunks, minted sugar syrup
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Local Selection of Cheeses served with crackers, dried fruits, and nuts
Premium teas and barista coffee
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Standard Buffet | $70 p/person Minimum 30 delegates
Menu:
Cold Dishes
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Bakers Basket of Freshly Baked Bread Rolls
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Selection of Salads
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Marinated vegetables, stuffed vine leaves and marinated artichokes
Hot Dishes
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Fragrant Garlic and Ginger Rice
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Malaysian Chicken Curry
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Slow Cooked Lamb Kleftiko with Tzatziki and Pita bread
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Barramundi Fillets, roasted cherry tomatoes, charred lemon, olive tapenade, spinach remoulade
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Roasted spicy, zesty potatoes
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Penne with parmesan and wild mushroom cream sauce, baby spinach
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Charred Carrots, Goats cheese crumble, Salsa Verde, toasted walnuts
Desserts
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Selection of petite cakes, desserts and pastries
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Seasonal fruits, melon and berries
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Local Selection of Cheeses served with crackers, dried fruits and nuts
Premium teas and barista coffee
03
Premium BBQ Buffet | $85 p/person Minimum 30 delegates
Menu:
Cold Dishes
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Bakers Basket of Freshly Baked Bread Rolls
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Selection of Salads
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Marinated vegetables, stuffed vine leaves and marinated artichokes
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Charcuterie boards complimented with house chutneys and relish
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Marinated Mussels with toasted sesame dressing
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House smoked salmon with traditional condiments
Hot Dishes
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Bratwurst Sausages
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Texas BBQ style Beef Brisket with chimichurri
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Char Sui BBQ chicken thighs
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Fijian style ocean trout fillets served on banana leaves
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Vietnamese style lamb chops with namjim
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Roast Potatoes with sour cream and chives
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Corn on the cob with cinnamon butter
Desserts
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Selection of homemade sweets including Pavlova fresh cream and seasonal fruits
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Watermelon chunks, minted sugar syrup
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Local Selection of Cheeses served with crackers, dried fruits, and nuts
Premium teas and barista coffee
04
Premium Buffet Your Way | $85 p/person Minimum 30 delegates
Menu:
Cold Dishes
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Bakers Basket of Freshly Baked Bread Rolls
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Selection of Salads
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Marinated vegetables, stuffed vine leaves and marinated artichokes
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Charcuterie boards complimented with house chutneys and relish
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Marinated Mussels with toasted sesame dressing
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Ocean trout fillets, Thai curry curry rub, mint and coriander salad with fresh lime
Hot Dishes
Rice or Grains (Choose 1 dish)
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Garlic Ginger Rice
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Saffron Pilaf
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Wild Rice Pilaf
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Brown Rice and Quinoa
Red Protein
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Herb Crusted pork neck, braised red cabbage, macadamia nut crumble
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BBQ Pork spare ribs, peeking sauce, Chinese broccoli
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Lamb Kleftiko with Tzatziki and pita bread
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Slow Cooked Massamam Beef Curry, toasted cashew nut
Poultry (choose 1 dish)
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Penang Duck Curry
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Braised Mediterranean style chicken with green olives and eggplant
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Cambodian style BBQ chicken
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Portuguese style Peri Peri Chicken, lime aioli
Seafood (choose 1 dish)
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Ocean Trout steamed Bok Choy Miso Cream
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Barramundi Fillets, roasted cherry tomatoes, charred lemon, olive tapenade, spinach remoulade
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Steamed Mussel Hot Pot
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Chilli seafood noodles with XO sauce
Vegetarian (choose 1 dish)
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Moroccan, vegetable and bean Tagine
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Truffled Mac and Cheese
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Spinach and ricotta Ravioli with Wild Mushroom cream
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Wok Seared green with Tofu and chili eggplant
Vegetable (choose 1 dish)
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Honey roasted root vegetables, toasted Hazelnuts, Blue Cheese
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Broccoli with Black olive Butter
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Roasted Japanese Pumpkin Japanese ponzu glaze
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Steamed seasonal Vegetables
Potato/Starch (choose 1 dish)
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Roasted Baby potatoes with garlic and rosemary
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Potato Gratin
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Creamy baked polenta
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Sweet potato and ginger mash
Desserts
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Selection of petite cakes, desserts and pastries
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Chefs selected hot dessert
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Seasonal fruits, melon and berries
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Local Selection of Cheeses served with crackers and dried fruits and nuts
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Seafood Buffet | $109 p/person Minimum 30 delegates
Menu:
Cold Dishes
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Bakers Basket of Freshly Baked Bread Rolls
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Ice display of King Prawns, Oysters, Balmain bugs
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Marinated Octopus salad
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Chili calamari salad
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Green lip mussel salad with kimchee and seaweed
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House Smoked salmon with crème fraiche
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Selection of Salads
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Marinated vegetables, stuffed vine leaves and marinated artichokes
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Charcuterie boards complimented with house chutneys and relish
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Marinated Mussels with Toasted sesame dressing
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Ocean trout fillets, Thai curry rub, mint and coriander salad with fresh lime
Hot Dishes
Rice or Grains (Choose 1 dish)
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Garlic Ginger Rice
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Saffron Pilaf
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Wild Rice Pilaf
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Brown Rice and Quinoa
Red Protein
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Herb Crusted pork neck, braised red cabbage, macadamia nut crumble
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BBQ Pork spare ribs, peeking sauce, Chinese broccoli
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Lamb Kleftiko with Tzatziki and pita bread
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Slow Cooked Massamam Beef Curry, toasted cashew nut
Poultry (choose 1 dish)
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Penang Duck Curry
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Braised Mediterranean style chicken with green olives and eggplant
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Cambodian style BBQ chicken
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Portuguese style Peri Peri Chicken, lime aioli
Seafood (choose 1 dish)
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Ocean Trout steamed Bok Choy Miso Cream
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Barramundi Fillets, roasted cherry tomatoes, charred lemon, olive tapenade, spinach remoulade
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Steamed Mussel Hot Pot
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Chilli seafood noodles with XO sauce
Vegetarian (choose 1 dish)
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Moroccan, vegetable and bean Tagine
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Truffled Mac and Cheese
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Spinach and ricotta Ravioli with Wild Mushroom cream
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Wok Seared green with Tofu and chili eggplant
Vegetable (choose 1 dish)
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Honey roasted root vegetables, toasted Hazelnuts, Blue Cheese
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Broccoli with Black olive Butter
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Roasted Japanese Pumpkin Japanese ponzu glaze
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Steamed seasonal Vegetables
Potato/Starch (choose 1 dish)
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Roasted Baby potatoes with garlic and rosemary
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Potato Gratin
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Creamy baked polenta
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Sweet potato and ginger mash
Desserts
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Selection of petite cakes, desserts and pastries
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Chefs selected hot dessert
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New Zealand Natural Ice Cream cart
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Seasonal fruits, melon and berries
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Local Selection of Cheeses served with crackers and dried fruits and nuts