Raffertys Resort Lake Macquarie Just 90 minutes north of Sydney and 30 minutes south of Newcatle, Raffertys Resort sits beside the Wallarah National Park, right on the edge of Lake Macquarie, Australia’s largest salt water lake. … and you are only minutes away from some of the best surfing beaches in Australia. Bring your boat, jet ski or trailer-sailer and launch it from the On-Site boat ramp … There are very few restrictions on their use on the Lake which is over 4 times the size of Sydney Harbour. Take a dip in one of the four swimming pools spread around the Resort, including an undercover heated pool and spa as well as a surge pool, or you may like to soak up the Sun on the Resort’s own sandy lake- front Beach. If your preference is the sand and surf, the unspoilt, patrolled beach at Catherine Hill Bay is less than 5 minutes drive away, … Wake up to the sounds of the native birds … Stroll down to the Lake’s edge … Amble up to the historic mining village of Catherine Hill Bay and head to the beach … Play a game or two of tennis … or just lie around and read a book or have a glass of wine and a few chocolates and strawberries on the balcony of your home, cottage or Villa. If you decide you’d like to explore the surrounding area, Swansea Shopping Centre with its late closing Supermarkets, Hotel, Cafes and shops is only 8 minutes away by car, as is the picturesque, Caves Beach. If shopping is your thing, then Charlestown Square Shopping Mall is 15 minutes drive as are various Bowling Alleys, Cinemas, Restaurants and Clubs . The Newcastle Harbour Foreshore are 30 minutes away or you can even take a day trip to the Hunter Valley Vineyards of take a tour on the Central Coast. … Raffertys Resort. something for everyone.