Club Macquarie

What Club Macquarie does

Club Macquarie is a privately-held, member-governed hospitality venue operating from a single site at 458 Lake Road, Argenton, in the Lake Macquarie region of New South Wales, Australia. Founded in 1967 and operating for over 50 years, the venue integrates four revenue-generating service lines: Bistro 458, a full-service restaurant open seven days for breakfast, lunch and dinner; Macquarie 4 Star, a 36-room four-star accommodation property physically connected to the club via an undercover walkway; a portfolio of function and event spaces (Mountain View, Grand Auditorium, Waterside ceremony lawn, and Macquarie Lounge) hosting weddings, corporate events and private celebrations for groups of 110-300 guests; and an entertainment programme built around weekly Cash Housie and bingo gaming, raffles, and ticketed live music productions. A complimentary courtesy bus operates within a 5km radius Wednesday to Sunday, and the club runs a Community Club Grants programme publishing allocations from 2018-2025.

The business operates on a multi-stream revenue model combining transactional pricing for food and beverage (lunch specials at $15, dinner at $20 for members and $23 for non-members), per-event ticketed entertainment (Housie sessions from $1.50 per sheet to $14.50 for 33 games, plus ticketed shows via TryBooking at varying price points), per-room accommodation rates, and event-specific function hire. Membership subscriptions are priced nominally ($5.50 one-year up to $60 perpetual) and function more as a community/regulatory structure than a commercial revenue line. Distribution is entirely physical and direct: walk-in trade, phone bookings, website enquiry forms, and the courtesy bus. Marketing relies on the club website, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and earned media on TripAdvisor for the accommodation property.

Club Macquarie is governed by a Board of Directors (President Bernie Mortomore, Vice President Robert McGuigan, and Directors Kerry Freer, Ron Kemp, Barry Naylor, and James Tupou) with operational leadership under CEO Mark Chaffey, Operations Manager Terry Shaw, Executive Head Chef Brad Brown, Macquarie 4Star Manager Alicia Prior, Accounts Manager Karen Bartlett, Functions Manager Kay Gibbs, and three Club Supervisors (Nathan Close, Taylor Allen, Stephen Shaw). The legal entity is Club Macquarie Limited, domiciled in NSW, Australia, with no disclosed parent company, external investors, or capital-raising activity. There is no proprietary technology stack; operations run on standard hospitality tooling, with TryBooking as the only third-party digital integration for event ticketing.

Name

Club Macquarie

Legal name

Club Macquarie Limited

Website

https://clubmacquarie.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Club Macquarie is a private members' hospitality venue in Lake Macquarie, NSW, integrating the Bistro 458 restaurant, 36-room Macquarie 4 Star accommodation, function/event spaces, and live entertainment for members, families, corporate clients, and event customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hospitality / Club venue services

NAICS

Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (722410), Food Services and Drinking Places (722), Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Membership Clubs (Category-Focused) (CRAEADAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cocktail Bars & Lounges (CRANACAD), Bars & Pubs (Non-Music) (MPAGAIAC)

Keywords

• Hospitality venue services
• Members club amenities
• Function room hire
• Accommodation lodging
• Restaurant dining

Headquarters

HQ city

Argenton

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Food and Beverage Sales: Bistro 458 restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner seven days a week. The club operates bar facilities with various beverages and happy hour promotions. Dining services include traditional baked dinners and contemporary dishes.
2. Accommodation Services: Macquarie 4 Star provides 36 rooms including Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Family options. Connected to Club Macquarie via undercover walkway, offering free parking and Wi-Fi.
3. Entertainment Events: Live music events, raffles, Cash Housie/Bingo games, and special entertainment performances generate revenue through ticket sales and gaming activities.
4. Membership Subscriptions: Club membership options ranging from $5.50 for one year to $60 for perpetual membership. Members accrue points for Gift Cards, drinks, and special offers.
5. Function Room Hire: Wedding receptions, corporate functions, birthday celebrations, and anniversary events hosted in Mountain View, Grand Auditorium, and Macquarie Lounge spaces.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Club Macquarie is a multi-service hospitality venue operating as a private members club that integrates dining (Bistro 458 restaurant, open seven days), four-star motel-style accommodation (Macquarie 4 Star with 36 rooms), function and event venue hire (weddings, corporate events, celebrations), and live entertainment / gaming (live music shows, Cash Housie/Bingo, raffles). It sells memberships, food and beverage, room nights, function packages, and event tickets to individuals, families, corporate clients, and leisure visitors in the Lake Macquarie region of New South Wales, Australia.

Product overview

Club Macquarie is a multi-service hospitality venue operating as a single unified business offering four interconnected service lines: (1) Bistro 458 restaurant for dining, (2) Macquarie 4 Star accommodation with 36 rooms, (3) function and event spaces including Mountain View, Grand Auditorium, Waterside Weddings, and Macquarie Lounge, and (4) entertainment services including live music, raffles, housie/bingo, and a dedicated Kids Room with arcade games. The venue serves as both a members' club and public hospitality destination, with membership programs offering point accrual and rewards. Additional services include a courtesy bus, virtual tours, and community support through the Club Grants program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Macquarie 4 Star: Four-star accommodation facility with 36 rooms connected to Club Macquarie by an undercover walkway. Offers Family Rooms, Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze accommodation options.
• Bistro 458

Products and services

• Bistro 458 Full-service restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner seven days a week, offering traditional baked dinners, contemporary dishes, lunch specials ($15), and dinner specials ($20 members / $23 non-members). Includes kid's meals with complimentary Busy Nipper activity packs, soft drinks, and ice cream, and access to the on-site Kids Room.
• Macquarie 4 Star Accommodation Four-star motel-style accommodation offering 36 guest rooms across Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Family categories, with free Wi-Fi, bars, lounges, kid's games area, free parking, and scenic creekside views. Connected to Club Macquarie by undercover walkway for dining and entertainment access.
• Mountain View Function Room Function room with panoramic mountain and Cockle Creek views, high windows for natural lighting, a moveable dance floor, and a balcony. Accommodates 110–150 guests for weddings, corporate functions, birthdays, and celebrations.
• Grand Auditorium Large function space with arched ceiling, wooden parquet floor, Jarrah-timber bar, and a stage for speeches and presentations. Accommodates 200–300 guests for weddings, corporate events, and large celebrations, and serves as the venue for live entertainment shows.
• Waterside Weddings Outdoor wedding ceremony location along Cockle Creek with photo opportunities under trees and by the water's edge. Used in conjunction with on-site reception function rooms.
• Macquarie Lounge Versatile function area with sectional functionality that can be configured for intimate gatherings or combined recreation lounge areas. Includes a modern bar section that can be sectioned off for private functions, primarily used for corporate seminars, meetings, and private functions.
• Live Entertainment Ticketed live music events featuring performances by various artists, including tribute shows (Kenny Rogers), themed rock shows (The Countdown Years), and concert events held in the Grand Auditorium. Tickets are sold via the TryBooking platform.
• Cash Housie and Bingo Regular gaming events including Cash Housie on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday with jackpot prizes up to $1,000 subject to ticket sales. Players pay per game book / sheet (e.g. $1.50 per sheet) or package ($14–$14.50 for 31–33 games).
• Raffles Weekly raffle events including Thursday-night raffles (meat trays, gift cards, club cash) and special gift-card raffles on the last Friday of each month. Tickets purchased at the venue.
• Club Membership Program Club membership program with tiered subscriptions: one year ($5.50), three years ($10.00), five years ($15.00), and perpetual ($60.00). Members accrue points redeemable for gift cards, drinks, and special offers, and gain access to exclusive member pricing across the venue.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Mounties Group: Mounties is a large registered club group in Sydney's south-west offering dining, gaming, accommodation-adjacent services, and function venues. Directly comparable to Club Macquarie in operating model: membership-based, multi-revenue hospitality venue with community orientation.
• Bankstown Sports Club: Bankstown Sports Club is a major registered club in Sydney offering dining, gaming, entertainment, and large-scale function/event facilities. Comparable to Club Macquarie as a multi-purpose community club with broad event hosting capability.
• Soho House: Soho House is an international private members club with restaurants, bars, hotel rooms, and event spaces. Comparable to Club Macquarie in the integrated members-club-plus-hospitality model, though at a far larger and more premium scale.
• The Tradies (Civic Club): The Tradies is a Canberra-based membership club offering dining, gaming, entertainment, and function facilities. Comparable to Club Macquarie as a members' club with diversified hospitality revenue streams and event hosting.
• Wests Group Australia: Wests Group operates a portfolio of registered clubs in Western Sydney with dining, gaming, entertainment, and function venues. Comparable to Club Macquarie as a multi-service members club model with similar revenue streams (F&B, gaming, functions).
• Club Marconi: Club Marconi is a large Italian-Australian registered club in Western Sydney with dining, gaming, entertainment, and function venues. Closest direct comparator in NSW to Club Macquarie by venue type, membership structure, and event programming.

Regional players

• Toronto Hotel (Lake Macquarie): Toronto Hotel is a hospitality venue in the Lake Macquarie region offering dining, gaming, and entertainment. Directly comparable to Club Macquarie as a regional competitor for local gaming/dining traffic in the same catchment.

Broad incumbents

• Mercure Hotels: Mercure is a mid-scale hotel brand under Accor with dining, function, and event capabilities. Comparable to Club Macquarie's Macquarie 4 Star accommodation and function business in the four-star hospitality segment, though at a larger chain scale.
• Rydges Hotels & Resorts: Rydges is an Australasian hotel chain with strong function and event business including weddings and corporate events. Comparable to Club Macquarie's accommodation-plus-functions offering, particularly in the regional Australia market.
• AccorHotels: Accor is a global hotel group with brands spanning budget to luxury, including significant meeting and event offerings. Comparable to Club Macquarie as a broader incumbent in the integrated accommodation-events-hospitality space, though at enterprise scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/ClubMacquarie
• Facebookfacebook.com/clubmacquarie
• Instagraminstagram.com/clubmacquarie
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/club-macquarie

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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