Caves Beachside

Graph Building Newcastle

Bill — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 23:00:02 +0000

Graph Building started construction of the Caves Beachside Hotel in October 2007, and will finish it in February 2009.

Weather always has a big impact on building progress, and what a contrast has been experienced over the construction period: rain, rain and more rain at the start; dry, dry and more dry at the finish! Overall, the number of wet days has probably averaged out, but wet days early on, when builders are still “in the ground”, have a much greater impact than they do in the later stages of a project. When it rains early on excavations have to be pumped out and the ground has to dry out before work can resume. Later in a project, when slabs are down and buildings have been partly constructed, lost time is pretty much limited to the wet days themselves.

But, regardless of the weather, what a great outcome! Outside the building looks super and, inside, it just gets better: the superior finishes used blend with the functional design to provide a great place for people to visit and enjoy themselves.

The Caves Beachside Hotel is one of Graph’s favourite projects, and we continue to be involved in building other parts of the development as Caves Beachside unfolds over the next few years. You can keep up to date with our progress at Caves Beachside and other projects on www.graph.com.au

Caves Beach Resort - Diageo Australia - Spirit and Liqueur Suppliers

Bill — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 22:58:22 +0000

Diageo Australia is very proud to announce we are the key spirit and liqueur supplier to Caves Beach Resort. Whether you are enjoying a quiet drink overlooking the Pacific Ocean, holding a celebration in one of the many function rooms, or dining in the beachside restaurant, you will be served with premium world class spirit brands.

Smirnoff Vodka, Johnnie Walker Whisky, Gordons Gin, Slate Bourbon, Baileys and, of course, our very own Bundaberg Rum.

A large range of RTDs are available, or you might like to try a cocktail such as The Smirnoff Mule. Caves Beach Resort have a wide selection of premium spirits and liqueurs on their back bar for you to savour, and the bar staff will be happy to help you make the right choice.

Diageo are committed to the success of Caves Beach Resort, and we are sure customers and guests will enjoy the premium beverages that match such a premium location.

Megan Rhodes
Business Development Manager
Diageo Australia

Caves Beach Fine Dining Restaurant

Bill — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 03:27:45 +0000

Caves Beach Fine Dining Restaurant

What has been missing, not only in Lake Macquarie but within the Hunter region? A Fine Dining Experience of outstanding quality.

Caves Beachside Hotel and Restaurant at the new Caves Beachside Resort is about to open and the excitement and expectation continues to grow. This modern and stylish beachfront resort is opening shortly and Our stylish and modern restaurant will open in March 2009 and will most certainly provide comfort, ambience, exceptional service and unique choices.

The restaurant has been designed to take advantage of the magnificent views of the Pacific Ocean and golden sands of Caves Beach.

An iced display of the freshest local seafood will be the feature of Caves Beach Restaurant

and Function Centre. The display will consist of fresh fish, oysters, shellfish, lobsters, crabs, mussells, scallops and salmon (just to mention a few) and will be sourced daily from both the Sydney and Newcastle fish markets.

Choose from our extensive seafood display and our Award Winning Chef and his dedicated team will cook your seafood selection to your liking.

Our wine lists features some of the greatest wines from Australia and overseas and will compliment your meal.

Our wine list includes our cellar aged wines from the finest wineries of Australia. Choose from riesling, merlot, shiraz, moselle or a bubbly and let the soothing sea breezes relax you and your guests.

Caves Beach Restaurant and Function Centre will open Wednesday to Sunday for lunch and Wednesday to Saturday for dinner.

Caves Beach Restaurant and Function Centre is being billed as “The Future of Dining” within Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and Hunter Valley Regions.

Bookmark us and return often as we count down to the most eagerly awaited restaurant opening of 2009.

Caves Beach Resort Function Centre

Bill — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 20:21:27 +0000

Caves Beach NSW

Caves Beachside Resort launched the brand new Function Centre at this weekends Hunter Wedding Grapevine Bridal Expo at City Hall. With over 100 visitors to their stand and an abundance of tentative bookings, excitement was certainly obvious about the fantastic new state of the art development in Lake Macquarie.

“We have collected a list of over 70 couples who are intersted in having their wedding celebrations here at the resort”, said Sarah Mayers, Function & Conference Manager. “The response has been amazing and we will be having an open day for weddings & functions in the coming weeks, where members of the public will be welcome to come into the venue and view the fantastic facilities, sample the catering and of course enjoy a backdrop second to none!”

The brand new facility is due to open in the coming weeks, and does not only boast function facilities for up to 700 people, but also a fantastic fine dining a la carte restaurant, bistro over looking the shores of Caves Beach and an all day/night cafe!

Like to know more about booking one of Caves Beach Function Centres, then please click on the link.

Please Bookmark Us and return often for the latest updates and opening of the Caves Beach Resort.

Dont forget that Caves Beachside Resort is the Naming Sponsor for this years Caves Beachside resort Ocean Swim, which will be held on Sunday 15th February 2009 at Caves Beach Surf Lifesaving Club. For additional information please follow the link to Caves Beach Ocean Swim

Caves Beachside Project - Caves Beach New South Wales

Bill — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 03:16:15 +0000

The weather has been quite reasonable over the holiday break and so work on Caves Beachside has progressed well particularly with the new wetlands and reshaping of the village houses area.

Internally the New Hotel is well on the way to completion with carpet being laid last week in the two functions rooms and other flooring finishes close to completion. The Sports Bar now features a great colourful montage of horse racing and a cricketer on the wall with joinery being installed in a nice timber finish.

The toilets are all but done with the stunning marble hand washing basins and the shimmering blue tiles a standout. The kids club mothers room is complete including the fold down baby change table and the kitchenette which will allow parents to heat up a baby bottle or food.

The main bar is taking shape with beer lines currently being installed and the completion of the all important keg room and associated cool rooms being done. We have gone to considerable detail to even refrigerate the rubbish storage area to eliminate the potential smell of seafood platter remnants!

Externally the striking timber decking is two thirds complete with timber slats completed down the side of each wall below the glass wind breaks. The closure of the former southern side of Mawson Close is now complete with turf laid and trees planted. The landscaping team has since done a great job rescuing the turf as it was laid last Thursday in temperatures above 40 degrees, not the best type of day to lay grass!

The stunning Beach Suites are being constructed off the site as the wetlands need to be completed before these buildings can be sited. We are very pleased with the progress and are excited about their intended layout and finish. We hope this type of accommodation proves very popular as they will features some striking water and ocean views.

The opening of the New Hotel is planned for around the end of February and the Honourable Member for Lake Macquarie and Mayor Councillor Greg Piper has kindly agreed to unveil the plaque to celebrate the opening of Lake Macquarie’s newest tourist facility.

Until next time bye for now.

Bill Saddington

Project Director

Caves Beach Hotel Resort - Becoming a Reality

Bill — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 05:20:22 +0000

Little by little, day by day, a dream is becoming a reality on the picturesque stretch of beach known fondly as Caves! Situated at caves Beach, an hour north of Sydney.

The hive of activity of skilled trades is now giving ‘life’ to some of the best elements in architecture and design that have been long dreamt and talked about.

It has been my honour to flesh out those concepts, and with such a gorgeous location as Caves Beach, you can’t fail to recognise the opportunity to embrace the natural feel and vibe that life by the seaside creates.

We have been able to achieve what I believe will be a beautiful environment, to entertain, to relax and celebrate special times with family and friends. From a quite drink with the mates, to a wedding day gathering with all the family, we have made the interior experience a delight to the senses

So much of the interior design for this project has been taken from the elements found at Caves itself. The colour, texture, light & shadow all have been worked to achieve a pallet that encompasses the sea and the life of the coast in a way that is unique and embracive of the local community.

We wanted so much, to reflect the life of the beach back through the design and we have been able to do this with some master craftsmen that have designed many ‘one off’ pieces just for us. It has been both exciting and rewarding designing them and waiting for the day of their arrival.

The Hotel will feature some of the finest of resources available, beautiful Marble and Shell Stone, Fused & Slumped Glass, Stainless Steel & Wood all working together to give those natural elements a voice. We have amazing panels of back-lit Resin and Agate Stone Slivers that will reflect the intricate details captured in and around the rocks and much loved cave areas.

There will definitely be lots of beautiful things to see at Caves Beachside, and the most ‘amazing thing’ is that beautiful beach looks different everyday…I guess that is why we are inviting you to… discover the magic…. See you at Caves

Chris Jones

Interior Designer Caves Beachside

Caves Beachside Resort - Caves Beach - New South Wales

Rob — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 00:49:51 +0000

Caves Beachside Resort has slowly evolved through a planning process of six years and has seen extensive community consultation along with Local and State Government approval.The unique coastal location of the Caves Beachside Resort will provide a special experience to all owners, investors and visitors. Caves Beachside will have various accommodation modules, ranging from single level Beach Suite’s flowing through to two level Beach House’s. Additionally, there will be Village Houses to Apartment Buildings, with the majority of properties offering magnificent water views.

The forms of the buildings approved for Caves Beachside reflect the traditional architecture of the coast. Re-establishing the dune system including the wetlands is now under construction with a natural landscape succession designed that will encourage the native birds and other wildlife. Planned are dune grasses and Banksia Forest, along with wetland reeds and tea trees increasing in density as you move from the ocean. This will create pockets of dense natural landscaping (through out the Beach Houses) creating their own micro climates. The landscaping will be native, low maintenance and drought resistant to ensure minimal water usage and this contributes to maintaining a healthy natural environment.

The wetlands is another key feature of the Caves Beachside Resort Hotel and will be approx 4500 cubic m in size and will be fed from the overflow of the 100,000 lit rainwater tank located under the board walk.

The Beach Houses themselves, will feature solar hot water, grey water recycling to toilets and an individual rainwater tank of 2000 lit complete with external shower. Insulation along with natural ventilation will ensure optimum comfort without the over use of artificial heating or cooling. This in itself contributes to the entire eco friendly nature of the Caves Beachside Resort Project.

The Bistro and main bar of the new Caves Beachside Hotel will have no air conditioning units installed due to the modern architecture components incorporating optimum design by allowing natural breeze and air flow. The outstanding ocean views compliment the outlook and overall design of the Caves Beachside Hotel.

The Caves Beachside Resort Hotel is a venue to challenge, in it’s own right, the already established 5 Star Resorts up and down the east coast of Australia and being ideally located only 1 hour north of Sydney on the Pacific Highway, will ensure that the Caves Beachside Resort Hotel will be the place to come, relax and enjoy.

Caves Beachside Location

admin — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 21:52:02 +0000

The project has created a great deal of interest and all the visitors to the site continually comment on the amazing location.

We always knew this, but until you actually set foot on the site you don’t realise the ambiance and tranquillity of the development and its surroundings, and all this only 1-hour north of Wahroonga (Sydney).

I have often been asked for statistics on the city of Lake Macquarie and where Caves Beach fits in the city.

Lake Macquarie is the largest region in the Hunter Valley; with a population of 192,000 it is much larger than Newcastle.

The body of water known as Lake Macquarie is twice the area and volume of Sydney Harbour. It is the largest coastal saltwater lake in Australia.

Caves Beach is a beachfront town on the southern extremity of the City of Lake Macquarie. It is supported by an infrastructure of supermarkets, shopping precincts, schools, preschools, major hospitals and recreation facilities all within a 15 minute driving radius.

Living in Caves Beach you can have the all the infrastructure benefits of a well-provisioned large city, with the seclusion and ambiance of small beachfront town. Until next time.

Bill Saddington Project Director