Despite the floods that damaged our resort our location is still one of the best in the state.
While we are still working on an open date for our cabins and caravan park, our motel is open for business.
It’s that time of year again!
Riverside Resort @ Port is owned by the USU and to ensure fair access for our members and their families during this popular time our Riverside Resort @ Port holds a ballot each year.
Our ballot ensures that United Services Union members are given priority for accommodation during peak season.
We have now officially opened the ballot for Summer 2025/26 to make sure our members get a head start!
When is the Peak Season for 2025/26?
The Ballot applies for the period Saturday 6 December 2025 to Sunday 1 February 2026.
When does the Ballot for 2025/26 close?
This Ballot will close 31 May 2025 and the relevant members will be notified by 31 June 2025.
The fine print:
If successful in the draw, a $150 deposit must be paid within 21 days of the notification from the Union to you. This deposit is non-refundable.
Payment must be made by cheque or credit card to Riverside Resort @ Port. The contact details are:
Riverside Resort @ Port
259 Hastings River Drive PORT MACQUARIE NSW Phone: 6584 9155
Email: riversideresort@usu.org.au
If the $150 deposit is not received by 5.00pm on 31 July 2025, you will forfeit your booking.
The full amount for accommodation is due and payable by 5.00pm on 31 October 2025. Where full payment is not received, you will forfeit your booking and deposit.
Union Membership Number must be supplied at time of Application and member must be financial at the time of booking in order to receive USU member rates.
Union Membership Card and Photo ID will be required at time of check-in to ensure discounted rates apply, otherwise normal holiday season rates will apply. Union rates apply to member, member’s partner and dependent children only, other persons attract an additional fee per night per person.
Cancellation of bookings at least four weeks prior to your date of arrival are refundable after the deduction of your deposit.
Refunds for non-attendance or cancellation within four weeks of your date of arrival will only be made (less deposit) if the room, site or the cabin is let out for the period of your booking.
Where cancellations are made with a genuine reason of health or misfortune the Union will – where satisfied with sufficient evidence and with complete discretion – allow a full refund.
Things you need to consider when applying for the 2025/26 Ballot:
– Minimum 7 nights stay during Peak Season
– An allocation of 1 only Motel Room per member per application
– All fields on application form must be completed or application will not be considered
– No Pets