DPA at the Putt-Putt Regatta


As the 2026 Davistown Putt-Putt Regatta approaches, Davistown Progress Association revs up. As a long-time partner of the Regatta and provider of facilities on the day, we know it's our best opportunity to showcase what we do. And, of course, we aim to attract new members and do some fundraising. 

DPA GETAWAY REGATTA RAFFLE

This year, our DPA Getaway raffle is bigger and better than last year, with more prizes and bigger discounts on multiple ticket purchases. The raffle will be drawn just after 2:30pm on the main stage at the Regatta, on Sunday 8th November. 

Tickets are available for purchase in person and online through the Raffletix platform until 2:30pm on Regatta day. 
 

First prize includes:

  • 3 nights' accommodation for four people at Shelly Beach Resort, Port Macquarie
  • vouchers for family entry to local (Port Macquarie) attractions
  • $50 fuel voucher
 
     

Total value approx. $750.00


Second prize is: 

  • $500 voucher for tyres from Central Coast Motor Group


Third prize is:

  • a framed watercolour by Frances Melrose, c.200mm x 200mm, valued at $300. Donated by Ms J. McCulla and family.


Full details, plus terms and conditions, are on the Raffletix website. Description and photos of Shelly Beach Resort are at the foot of this page.

In addition to our major raffle, Davistown Progress Association will be running regular chocolate wheel draws during Regatta Day, with vouchers worth $20-50 in prizes (winners to choose up to $50 in total).

Shelly Beach Resort

Shelly Beach Resort is a small holiday resort comprising 20 two-storey townhouses, situated approximately halfway along the 9km coastal walk that runs from the town centre of Port Macquarie to Lighthouse Beach. Each townhouse in the Resort is fully self-contained, including two bedrooms, dining and lounge areas, fully equipped kitchen, and generous bathroom with laundry facilities. Outside each townhouse is a small courtyard, plus carport suitable for small to medium cars. The communal areas include a heated pool, spa, barbecue area, games room, children's playground and tennis court.

The Resort is located 500m from Shelly Beach, via a pleasant walk through SeaAcres coastal rainforest. Nearby shops (150m walk) include a corner store, takeaway, and village petrol station.