Rafferty's 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 4.3 miles 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 Crave Cafe for breakfast, located opposite the arboretum. Galgabba Health & 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.