Raffertys Resort is situated on the shores of Lake Macquarie and offers self-contained cottages with their own private verandah or shaded courtyard Facilities include 2 restaurants, 3 bars, 4 pools, 4 tennis courts, a day spa and a kids club Raffertys Resort is only 7 km from the shops, cafes and restaurants in Swansea town centre It is a 30-minute drive from Newcastle and a 90-minute drive from Sydney All accommodation at Raffertys Resort offers air conditioning, large dining and living areas, a fully equipped kitchen or kitchenette, spacious bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and laundry facilities The lake-side Al Lago Italian Restaurant serves gourmet pizzas and fresh pasta Guests can also visit Freddies Tapas + Wine Bar, located opposite the arboretum It serves Spanish-style tapas and offers beer, wine, sangria and cocktails Galgabba Health and Beauty Centre offers a range of massages and beauty treatments Guests can hire watercraft and bicycles, while kayaking and snorkeling tours can also be arranged