The Hunter Region Botanic Gardens cover an area of 140 hectares, much of which has been preserved as natural bushland. The Gardens, which were opened to the public in 1986, are designed, developed and managed by a non-profit company of volunteers. The development of the Gardens was recognised in 1999, with the winning of the 'Significant Regional Attraction' award in the Hunter Regional Awards for Excellence in Tourism. The Gardens was a finalist in these awards in 2000, and won Newcastle City Council Environmental Awards in 1999 and 2000.

Squid's Ink...On The Lake is situated 90 minutes north of Sydney. Squid's Ink caters for accommodation, conferences, weddings & features our award-winning restaurant with spectacular views over Lake Macquarie... Admired by visitors for its prime location, Squid's Ink sits at the gateway to all the sights and activities of Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & the Hunter Valley wine country. Whether golfing, sailing, fishing or enjoying one of the many dolphin watching or wine tasting tours, there is always something for everybody.

Entertain the whole family at the Raymond Terrace Bowling Club. It's the place of action and entertainment with lawn bowling, dining and keno facilities all under the one roof! With more than 200 years of combined experience in the industry, we're among the leading entertainment venues for events and dining experiences in Port Stephens. Our bowling club hosts two covered synthetic bowling greens and one grass bowling green. Bowling clothes and equipment are also included in our services, from brands such as Bowls World, Almark, Comfitpro, Drakes Pride, Greenmaster, Henselite and Taylor. To provide you the utmost convenience, we also have ATMs, as well as TAB facilities and full KENO facilities. Our function rooms are perfect for seminars, conferences, functions and wedding receptions. Live entertainment to raffles and FOX Sports racing screening�even bingo and kareoke! You'll aways be entertained at our club. Want to have a drink or two? We offer a courtesy pick-up and drop-off service to our guests in the Port Stephens region. Come along with your friends and family to Raymond Terrace Bowling Club today.

Welcome to Berry House, an enchanting historic residence nestled in the picturesque suburb of Duckenfield. With its rich heritage, our beautiful house and stables embody a captivating slice of history. Offering a splendid backdrop for photography and film productions, Berry House is also an exquisite venue for conferences and functions. Additionally, we provide comfortable bed and breakfast accommodation for guests seeking a delightful escape. Explore the allure of this extraordinary historical landmark.

A wonderful Hunter Valley hideaway set on 200 acres of beautiful Australian bush-land at the foot of the majestic Watgan Mountains just 20 minutes from the Hunter Valleys Wine region. The Hunter Valley Retreat offers personally designed functions and holidays in natures beauty, whether it is the ultimate corporate team-building experience, a romantic country wedding, or just a relaxing weekend getaway, find yourself unwinding in the soothing bush-land, trekking in the National Park and frequenting the local wineries at your leisure. It is the closest gateway to the Hunter Valley, at only 90 minutes’ drive from Sydney, 40 minutes from Newcastle and 20 minutes to the vineyards. Come for a weekend or a whole week and appreciate the wonder of fresh country air, abundant wildlife and local produce. Please note, there is no air conditioning in the rooms and wifi is only available in the Conference Room and Restaurant Area. Mobile coverage is Telstra only.

Sapphire Catering is located at The University of Newcastle on the Callaghan campus (20 minutes from the city centre), situated on 140 hectares of magnificent natural bush land and is easily accessible from the freeway. We feature a rage of meeting, event and conference facilities, hosting between 10 and 1200 delegates making it the perfect venue for any event you may have. Our premium in-house caterers offer a range of exquisite menus which change seasonally. Should you have any special requirements we are happy to assist you with a tasty solution, whether it be simply across the campus, in the Newcastle and Hunter Region or at a venue of your choice. Sapphire Catering would be delighted to organise your next event at The Functions Centre at The University of Newcastle. Whether your next function is a small departmental lunch, sit down meal, conference, trade show, corporate dinner, wedding, school formal or graduation ceremony, you can be assured of the best customer service from our dedicated chefs and function team members.