About

Overview & Vibe

Raffertys Resort sits on the southern shore of Lake Macquarie at Cams Wharf, a self-contained lakeside resort where the ceremony, the reception and everyone’s beds are all on the same property.

Setting & Style

The ceremony happens on the Village Green, a manicured lawn with uninterrupted views straight down the lake, or in the bushland quiet of the Arboretum. Guests then move to Raffertys Hill for canapés and champagne under festoon lighting while the sun goes down. The Reception Centre itself is the drawcard: a spacious room with 180-degree water views, a private bar, a large dance floor and its own verandah, seating up to two hundred. Around it the resort runs to four swimming pools, tennis courts and private lakefront access, with paddleboards and canoes for hire.

Ideal For

Couples with guests travelling in, who want the whole weekend in one place rather than a venue everyone drives home from.

The Need-to-Knows

Reception packages include the menu, a 4.5-hour beverage package and 5 hours of venue hire.
The ceremony package is $1,300 and includes 40 white Americana chairs, signing chairs and table.
Pricing is published three years ahead — 2026, 2027 and 2028 rates all differ.
Accommodation runs from 2-bedroom villas to 3- and 4-bedroom cottages, all air-conditioned.

Standout Feature

Ceremony, reception and accommodation on one lakefront property, with the Village Green looking straight out over Lake Macquarie.

Amenities

Lakefront Location
Village Green Ceremony Lawn
The Arboretum
Raffertys Hill Pre-Dinner Area
Festoon Lighting
Reception Centre
180 Degree Water Views
Private Bar
Spacious Dance Floor
Verandah Access
Skirted Bridal Table
Gift and Cake Tables
Lectern
Four Swimming Pools
Tennis Courts
Private Lakefront Access
Stand Up Paddleboard Hire
Canoe Hire
Self-Contained Villas and Cottages
Air-Conditioned Accommodation
On-site Ceremony Reception and Accommodation
White Americana Ceremony Chairs

Ceremony Setting

outdoor
lawn
garden
indoor
waterfront
bushland

Dietary Options Supported

No details available.

Nearby Landmarks

Lake Macquarie – The resort sits directly on its southern shore
Catherine Hill Bay – Historic coal village and beach just south
Caves Beach – Sea caves and surf beach a short drive east
Swansea Channel – Where the lake meets the ocean, north-east of the resort
Munmorah State Conservation Area – Coastal heath and clifftops to the south
Newcastle – Around forty minutes north

On Site Accommodation

Raffertys Resort has a range of onsite self-contained accommodation for wedding guests, from two-bedroom villas a few minutes' walk from the Reception Centre to larger three- and four-bedroom cottages suited to families. All terraces and cottages are air-conditioned. Specially developed accommodation packages are available for the couple and their guests, booked through the resort's reservations team. Having ceremony, reception and accommodation in one place is the resort's central pitch.

Price Notes

Pricing comes from the resort's wedding brochure, last modified 19 May 2026 and served 14 July 2026, so it is current. Rates are published three years ahead and rise each year. Ceremony Package $1,300, including 40 white Americana guest chairs, signing chairs and table. Reception packages include the menu, a 4.5-hour beverage package, 5 hours of venue hire, a skirted bridal table, gift and cake tables, lectern, dance floor, cake knife and access to the verandah. 2026 per-person rates: Sit & Dine (entree, main and dessert) $200 adult, $170 teen 13-17, $54 child 12 and under; Mix & Mingle (14 canape pieces) $176 adult, $143 teen, $54 child; Gather & Graze (shared banquet) $200 adult, $170 teen, $54 child. 2027 rates rise to $220 / $190 / $56 for Sit & Dine and Gather & Graze and $196 / $163 / $56 for Mix & Mingle. 2028 rates are $240 / $210 / $58 and $216 / $183 / $58 respectively. Extras priced consistently across all three years include an antipasto platter for 10 or more guests at $150, a four-piece canape package at $22 per person, and an after-party platter at $8 per person. A grazing table for 50 or more guests is $500. The brochure notes prices are subject to change.
Accommodation is booked separately through the reservations team rather than bundled into the wedding package, with specially developed packages available for the couple and their guests.