Woolyungah/Wollongong
qLIFE 2025 will be held in picturesque Wollongong, Australia, offering a stunning coastal setting just over an hour south of Sydney with beautiful beaches and easy transport connections from the city and airport.
Venue
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
2/14 Cliff Rd, North Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia
With its excellent beachside location, Novotel Wollongong Northbeach offers access to Wollongong’s many attractions and provides an excellent base for guests who want to explore the best of Wollongong. The hotel is within easy reach of Wollongong’s many restaurants, bars and shops, its attractions and its beaches.
Directions from Sydney Airport
By car: Delegates can drive directly from Sydney Airport to Novotel Wollongong Northbeach via the M1 Princes Motorway. The journey takes around 70 minutes, depending on traffic. Car hire is available at the airport, and paid parking is available at the hotel.
By train: Take the T8 Airport Line from Sydney Airport to Wolli Creek Station, then transfer to the South Coast Line towards Kiama. Disembark at North Wollongong Station, which is a 10–15 minute walk to the hotel. Trains run once every hour, take approximately 1 hour 45 minutes, and accept credit cards.
By shuttle: Several companies, including Zoom Elite Transportation Services, offer pre-booked door-to-door shuttles from Sydney Airport to Wollongong. Travel time is approximately 1.5 hours. Bookings are recommended in advance.
By taxi or rideshare: Taxis and rideshare services (Uber, Ola, etc.) are readily available from Sydney Airport. The journey takes about 1 hour and typically costs between $170–$210 Australian dollars.