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RAFFERTYS RESORT CONFERENCE KITFEATURES & FACILITIES .................................................................................................................................... 04

CONFERENCE CENTRES ................................................................................................................................. 06

OUR PACKAGES .......................................................................................................................................................... 08

OUR VENUE SPACES ............................................................................................................................................ 09

OUR DINING OPTIONS ........................................................................................................................................ 10

OUR ACCOMMODATION .................................................................................................................................. 1 1

OUR ACTIVITIES ........................................................................................................................................................... 1 3

OUR LOCATION ............................................................................................................................................................ 14

CONTACT US ............................................................................................................................. 15

WE DELIVER

Raffertys Resort is situated on a narrow peninsula between Lake Macquarie and the Pacific Ocean, an easy 90 minute drive north of Sydney or 30 minutes south of Newcastle and the perfect destination for your next conference or retreat.03

RESORT FEATURES110 spacious self contained terraces and cottagesFour resort pools, including one heated poolFour tennis courtsBBQ facilitiesRaffertys Massage CentreJetBuzz on-site offering jetboating, whale watching tours, kayaking and paddle boards Private boat rampBushwalking trailsBroadband internet or Wifi accessTeam building activitiesal Lago Italian restaurantCrave Café

CONFERENCE FACILITIESRaffertys Resort caters for all types of business pursuits from small executive retreats of 10 delegates to annual conferences for up to 160 people.Our professional team provides a nominated contact to assist you every step of the way leading up to your conference to your time here.Conference Features:Two fully equipped conference centres, including five seminar roomsFlexible room configurationsProfessional conference teamBroadband and Wifi internet accessAV equipment availableA variety of unique break out spaces with water or bush viewsNatural lighting in all roomsAir conditioning in all roomsQuality food and service tailored to youIn-house catering from full a la carte to group menusPrivate dining rooms available on requestOnsite accommodation and team building options

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FOR MOMENTS THAT MATTER

Situated on 35 acres of natural bush land with an absolute water frontage on Lake Macquarie and close to beaches, this award-winning venue incorporates deluxe self contained accommodation, conference facilities and food and wine, complemented by a diverse range of recreational activities.

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John Taaffe Room 10.6 x 7.5 2.5 / 4.4 79.5 80 80 30 40 30 50Catherine Hill Room 10.6 x 7.5 2.5 / 4.4 79.5 80 80 30 40 30 50Combined 10.5 x 15 2.5 / 4.4 159 160 160 60 90 50 120The Lobby 7.3 x 14.5 2.5 / 2.5 160 80 - - - - 40

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CONFERENCE CENTRE 1The heart of the resort is the commercial complex that includes reception, The Jetty Restaurant and Conference Centre 1 (our largest conference room which can be divided to offer two separate rooms).This is complemented by the Lobby, a break out space with 180 degree views of Lake Macquarie.

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Dr Cams Room 8 x 12 3 / 4 96 100 40 40 35Captain Reid Room 8 x 12 3 / 4 96 100 40 40 35Emmelin Room 8 x 8 3 / 4 64 50 20 20 15

CONFERENCE CENTRE 2Conference Centre 2 houses three seminar rooms with access to covered verandahs via double glass doors.Crave Café is also located in this conference centre. Each room offers bush or lake aspect and natural lighting.

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FULL-DAY PACKAGE – YOUR INCLUSIONS• Morning and afternoon tea – a selection of sweet and savory snacks and tea and coffee• Lunch – chef’s menu, served in one of our dining rooms, overlooking the beautiful Lake Macquarie; or a

working lunch. A range of beverages will be available• Conference room hire• Wifi internet access• Standard equipment of screen, whiteboard and flipchart with markers• Notepads and pens• Mints and iced water• Complimentary parking

HALF-DAY PACKAGE – YOUR INCLUSIONS• Morning or afternoon tea – a selection of sweet and savory snacks and tea and coffee• Lunch – chef’s menu, served in one of our dining rooms, overlooking the beautiful Lake Macquarie; or a

working lunch. A range of beverages will be available• Conference room hire• Wifi internet access• Standard equipment of screen, whiteboard and flipchart with markers• Notepads and pens• Mints and iced water• Complimentary parking

Please note: Room hire fee will apply to those groups with fewer than 10 delegates, or paying less than $300 per day. Breakout room hire and continuous tea and coffee are available for a fee. Photocopying, printing and other business services can also be provided at an additional cost.Additional offers upon request are:

• Pre and post conference rates for any delegate wanting to extend their stay• Break-out areas can be provided in private areas restricted to conference delegates only if requested

OUR PACKAGES

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Crave CaféCrave is the resort’s onsite breakfast café located in our Conference Centre precinct as you enter the resort, opposite the arboretum. Crave offers group breakfast options for up to 60 guests.

AL LAGO ITALIAN RESTAURANTal Lago Italian Restaurant provides lunch and dinner dining poolside with spectacular views over Lake Macquarie. al Lago can seat up to 80 guests and is the perfect casual dining setting to enjoy gourmet Italian cuisine in a licensed venue.

The JETTYThe Jetty Restaurant is the central hub for Raffertys Resort, providing guests with daily breakfast dining and transforming into a premier function venue under a atrium glass ceiling for up to 200 people.

OUR VENUE SPACES

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ON-SITE DINING OPTIONS• al Lago Italian Restaurant, seats up to 80 people• Crave Café, seats up to 80 people• Jetty Restaurant seats up to 160 people and available to groups over 80 people• Private dining rooms available

OUR DINING MENU CHOICES• Two or three course alternate serve set menu• Variety of buffet menus starting from $48.00• BBQ menus• Cocktail menus with a selection of hot and cold items on 3 different hourly rates• Group tapas menu (Thursday – Sunday)• Private dining and theming options available

BEVERAGESAll restaurants offering fully stocked bars with a variety of wines, beers, spirits and cocktails to choose from. Payment options for groups can be done with a cash bar, tab or set hourly beverage packages.Standard beverage package – red and white wine, sparkling, beers, juice, soft drinks and mineral water. Hourly packages and upgrades are availablePremium beverage package – premium red and white wine, premium Australian and imported beers, sparkling, juice, soft drinks and mineral water. Spirits and cocktails available on request as an upgrade.

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All of Raffertys accommodation is fully self contained, with a full function kitchen or kitchenette and with a variety of styles to tailor your stay to suit any budget.

OUR ACCOMMODATION

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TWO BEDROOM TERRACE SUITETwo storey terraces, sleeps four.

Standard TerraceThe air conditioned standard terrace offer stylish interiors, two queen bedrooms with adjoining ensuites, dining room, laundry and a functional kitchenette.

Deluxe TerraceEach deluxe terrace has two bedrooms with queen beds, both with adjoining ensuites and baths. The deluxe also features a full kitchen with dishwasher, laundry facilities, air-conditioning and balconies.

TWO BEDROOM COTTAGESSelf contained, sleeps four or six.

Standard CottageOur two bedroom cottages are fully self contained with a queen size bed and two single beds, two bathrooms, open plan living, verandah and private courtyard.

Cottage with LoftThe loft cottages are designed to sleep up to six people. They offer two bedrooms, one with queen and one with two single beds, plus the loft area which also has two single day beds. They feature open plan living, two bathrooms and loads of extra space.

THREE BEDROOM COTTAGESDuplex style, sleeps up to six people. The beautifully appointed three bedroom air conditioned resort cottages comfortably sleep six guests. Designed for groups offering large living areas, kitchen, private courtyard and shaded verandahs. Check with reception on your bedding configuration.

THREE BEDROOM EXECUTIVE COTTAGES & FOUR BEDROOM COTTAGESThese freestanding cottages offer a variety of bedding arrangements for groups, including bunk options or additional bedrooms, some cottages sleeping up to 10 guests. Check with reception for details.

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TEAM BUILDING

• Sailing regatta on Lake Macquarie• Leisure sailing• Jet boating from Raffertys Jetty• Corporate drumming• Lake or deep sea fishing• Laser clay shooting or archery• Boot camp• Amazing Race or Survivor • Sporting challenges• Tai chi, pilates and yoga• Corporate seated massage• Circus school• Corporate coaching, values alignment and

team planning workshops• Night activities such as games or

casino evenings• Tailored programs recommended by corporate trainers,

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OUR ACTIVITIES Join in the fun of team building at Raffertys with over 35 acres providing ample space to design the perfect team building exercises for you.JETBUZZ provides onsite water action on the beautiful Lake Macquarie, from thrill seeking jet boating to seasonal whale watching and fishing tours.Water craft and equipment hire is all available on-site including kayaks, SUP boards, boat hire and bikes.

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Newcastle Airport

Raffertys Resort

Wyee Train Station

Sydney Airport

See the CavesExplore the sea caves and rock pools of Caves Beach, one of the most popular family beaches in Lake Macquarie, located 10 minutes drive form the resort.

Visit Historic Catherine Hill BaySwim or surf at Catherine Hill Bay, a picturesque, patrolled beach with waves; snorkelling and diving opportunities only 5 minutes from Raffertys.

Hire a boat or cruise the lakeHire a boat from Jetbuzz and spend the day discovering all the secret spots of Lake Macquarie.

Enjoy a hit of golfIdeally located between the Pacific Ocean and the lake is Belmont’s 18-Hole Par 72 Championship Links course, only 15 minutes north of the resort.

Go bush in Wallarah National ParkAs the resort is set on 35 acres of natural bush amongst the Wallarah National Park, so why not take advantage of the vast array of walking trails available to guests.

OUR LOCATION

Exploring Lake Macquarie will uncover many hidden gems. It’s a city that boasts one of the largest salt water lakes in Australia, 30km of pristine coastline and some of the most beautiful forests in NSW.

“90 Mins North of Sydney”

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CONTACT US1 Wild Duck Drive, via Raffertys Road Cams Wharf NSW 2281

Phone +61 2 4972 5555 Fax +61 2 4972 5253Email conferences@raffertysresort.com.au

www.raffertysresort.com.au