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RAFFERTYS RESORT CONFERENCE KIT FEATURES & FACILITIES... 04 CONFERENCE CENTRES... 06 OUR PACKAGES... 08 OUR VENUE SPACES... 09 OUR DINING OPTIONS... 10 OUR ACCOMMODATION... 11 OUR ACTIVITIES... 13 OUR LOCATION... 14 CONTACT US... 15
WE DELIVER 03 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.
RESORT FEATURES 110 spacious self contained terraces and cottages Four resort pools, including one heated pool Four tennis courts BBQ facilities Raffertys Massage Centre JetBuzz on-site offering jetboating, whale watching tours, kayaking and paddle boards Private boat ramp Bushwalking trails Broadband internet or Wifi access Team building activities al Lago Italian restaurant Crave Café CONFERENCE FACILITIES Raffertys 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 rooms Flexible room configurations Professional conference team Broadband and Wifi internet access AV equipment available A variety of unique break out spaces with water or bush views Natural lighting in all rooms Air conditioning in all rooms Quality food and service tailored to you In-house catering from full a la carte to group menus Private dining rooms available on request Onsite accommodation and team building options 04
FOR MOMENTS THAT MATTER 05 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.
CONFERENCE CENTRE 1 The 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. THE JETTY RESTAURANT THE JETTY RESTAURANT wc wc wc Aerial/TV Phone Broadband Double Powerpoint Outlet Single Powerpoint Outlet Type of Cuisine Capacity The Jetty Restaurant Modern Australian 200 Dimensions (metres) Ceiling Height (min / max) Area (sq metres) Cocktail Party Theatre Boardroom Classroom U-Shape John Taaffe Room 10.6 x 7.5 2.5 / 4.4 79.5 80 80 30 40 30 50 Catherine Hill Room 10.6 x 7.5 2.5 / 4.4 79.5 80 80 30 40 30 50 Combined 10.5 x 15 2.5 / 4.4 159 160 160 60 90 50 120 The Lobby 7.3 x 14.5 2.5 / 2.5 160 80 - - - - 40 Banquet 06
CONFERENCE CENTRE 2 Conference Centre 2 houses three seminar rooms with access to covered verandahs via double glass doors. KITCHEN Crave Café is also located in this conference centre. Each room offers bush or lake aspect and natural lighting. VERANDAH EMMELIN ROOM CRAVE CAFÈ CRAVE CAFÈ wc wc VERANDAH CAPTAIN REID ROOM STORE wc VERANDAH VERANDAH STORE DR CAMS ROOM VERANDAH Broadband Aerial/TV/Phone VERANDAH Double Powerpoint Outlet Single Powerpoint Outlet Dimensions (metres) Ceiling Height (min / max) Area (sq metres) Theatre Boardroom Classroom Dr Cams Room 8 x 12 3 / 4 96 100 40 40 35 Captain Reid Room 8 x 12 3 / 4 96 100 40 40 35 Emmelin Room 8 x 8 3 / 4 64 50 20 20 15 U-Shape 07
OUR PACKAGES 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 08
OUR VENUE SPACES The JETTY The 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. 09 AL LAGO ITALIAN RESTAURANT al 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. Crave Café Crave 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.
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 BEVERAGES All 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 available Premium 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. 10
OUR ACCOMMODATION 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. 11
TWO BEDROOM TERRACE SUITE Two storey terraces, sleeps four. Standard Terrace The air conditioned standard terrace offer stylish interiors, two queen bedrooms with adjoining ensuites, dining room, laundry and a functional kitchenette. Deluxe Terrace Each 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. THREE BEDROOM COTTAGES Duplex 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 COTTAGES These 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. TWO BEDROOM COTTAGES Self contained, sleeps four or six. Standard Cottage Our 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 Loft The 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. 12
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. 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, Pinnacle Team Events - www.pinnacleteamevents.com.au 13
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. Newcastle Airport Raffertys Resort See the Caves Explore 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. Wyee Train Station Visit Historic Catherine Hill Bay Swim 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 lake Hire a boat from Jetbuzz and spend the day discovering all the secret spots of Lake Macquarie. 90 Mins North of Sydney Enjoy a hit of golf Ideally 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 Park As 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. Sydney Airport 14
CONTACT US 1 Wild Duck Drive, via Raffertys Road Cams Wharf NSW 2281 Phone +61 2 4972 5555 Fax +61 2 4972 5253 Email conferences@raffertysresort.com.au www.raffertysresort.com.au