ULTIQA at Raffertys

The Resort & Its Setting

ULTIQA at Raffertys is a timeshare property on Lake Macquarie, Australia's largest saltwater lake by area, in New South Wales. It's part of the ULTIQA collection, a brand built around delivering regionally distinctive Australian holiday properties rather than a one-size-fits-all resort format. Units are geared toward longer stays, which typically means full kitchens and separate living areas — standard for the timeshare format, giving owners the self-catering flexibility that's harder to find with a standard hotel booking.

Lake Macquarie & The Area

Lake Macquarie covers around 110 square kilometres, and the resort's position puts swimming, boating, fishing, and lakeside walking trails right on the doorstep. Newcastle, with its beaches, restaurants, and galleries, is roughly 30–35 km away — about a 30-minute drive. Glenrock National Park, just south of Newcastle, adds coastal hiking and quieter beaches to the mix, while the Central Coast's towns and attractions are within about 45 km, making a day trip to Gosford or Terrigal an easy option. A car is genuinely useful here, since most of the region's highlights sit outside immediate walking distance of the lake itself.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

If you own a week at ULTIQA at Raffertys and are ready to move it on, or simply want to rent it out for a season, BidMyTimeshare.com works as an owner-to-owner marketplace: you list the week yourself, set your own asking price, and buyers or renters contact you directly through the platform. There's no commission taken on the sale — sellers pay a one-time listing fee to get their week in front of genuine buyers, nothing more.

Because ULTIQA at Raffertys doesn't have published brand transfer figures in our records, resales here are handled through the resort's owners' association or management company rather than through a fixed, published fee schedule. Before agreeing on a price with a buyer, sellers should confirm directly with the resort or management: - the current transfer or administration fee for changing the name on the title or membership - whether the resort or ULTIQA holds a right of first refusal on resales - the current annual maintenance fee, and whether it's paid up to date - how long the transfer process typically takes from signed agreement to registration

A resale buyer should expect to receive the usage rights tied to the week or points being sold — not any loyalty perks, promotional upgrades, or past bonus offers the original owner may have had, as these are typically non-transferable. Because ULTIQA at Raffertys is RCI-affiliated, buyers should also check with the resort whether that exchange affiliation carries over to a resale purchase, as RCI membership terms can vary by transaction.

What Renters Typically Look For

Renters looking at Lake Macquarie tend to want lakeside access, enough space for a family or group, and a kitchen so they're not eating out every meal. Clear dates, unit size, and a straightforward description of what's included (and what isn't) go a long way toward a quicker rental booking.

Practical Notes

Lake Macquarie sees its busiest weeks during Australian school holidays — December–January, July, and the Easter period — so owners renting out a week should factor this into pricing and availability. Spring and autumn bring milder, more settled weather that suits lake activities without the summer crowds.