Getting to the Venue
Venue Location
The Drink Show will be held at the Newcastle Showground Exhibition Centre within the Newcastle Showground precinct. The venue is centrally located in Broadmeadow, just minutes from Newcastle CBD and easily accessible by train, light rail, bus, taxi and car.
By Train
The easiest way to reach the venue is via Broadmeadow Railway Station, which is located directly across from the Newcastle Showground.
The walk from the station to the venue entry is approximately 2–4 minutes depending on the gate used.
Broadmeadow Station is serviced by:
Central Coast & Newcastle Line
Hunter Line services
Regular Sydney connections
This makes the venue highly accessible for visitors travelling from:
Newcastle & Lake Macquarie
Hunter Valley
Central Coast
Sydney
Public transport is strongly encouraged.
For train timetables please visit City Rail
By Bus
Bus - Newcastle Buses operate a bus service to and from Broadmeadow Station. For bus timetables, please visit Newcastle Buses.
By Car
The venue offers extensive on-site parking within the Newcastle Showground precinct, with entry generally via Griffiths Road.
Additional surrounding parking options are also available nearby depending on event demand.
Approximate travel times
Newcastle CBD → 6 minutes
Charlestown → 15 minutes
Maitland → 35 minutes
Hunter Valley → 45–60 minutes
Sydney → approximately 2 hours
As this is a tasting event, visitors are encouraged to plan ahead and drink responsibly.
Taxi & Ride Share
Uber, DiDi and local taxi services operate throughout Newcastle and can drop guests directly at the venue entrance.
A designated drop-off area is located near the Showground entry gates ( on Brown Road ) for convenient access.
Accommodation
The venue is located close to a wide range of accommodation options across:
Newcastle CBD
Hamilton
Broadmeadow
Merewether
Visitors travelling from outside the region are encouraged to book accommodation early, particularly during busy event periods.
Accessibility
The venue and surrounding transport infrastructure are accessible, including accessible train station access and designated parking areas.
If you have specific accessibility requirements, please contact the event organiser prior to the event.
Venue Address
Newcastle Entertainment Centre
Brown Road
Broadmeadow NSW 2292
Australia
More venue information: Newcastle Entertainment Centre
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