Accessibility

Accessible entry to Newcastle City Hall is from the side entrances at Christie Street (off King Street, Newcastle) or Wheeler Place.

The elevator to Level 1 & 2 is located at the Wheeler Place end of the building. The elevator size is as follows: door opening width 830mm x depth 1550mm and internal width 1.3m.

There is a unisex accessible toilet facility (right hand transfer) located on Level 1 of Newcastle City Hall. From the elevator turn left and then sharp left again, walk along the corridor approximately 15m and the door is on the right.

Accessible Parking

Accessible Parking spaces can be found at the following locations:

  • Cnr King Street and Burwood Street (near the Kingsley) - 5 spaces
  • Auckland Street (between Hunter Street and King Street) 2 Spaces
  • Hunter Street (Near Wheeler Place and the Civic Theatre Newcastle) 1 space

Spaces are also provided in the carpark behind the Newcastle Regional Library accessed via Queen Street.

Assistance

If you require assistance when you are in the building please call one of the building Commissionaires on 4974 2950.

FacilityCity Hall
Wheelchair accessLift in eastern end of venue. All levels accessible
Accessible seatingAll levels (except the dress circle of the Concert Hall) 
Accessible toiletsFirst floor only
Captioning & subtitlesN/A
Hearing assistance / loopN/A