Empire Marina Lake Macquarie

19/06/2026

Float Your Boat 2026 - Happening tonight and Saturday night!

The Toronto Foreshore will come to life on Friday 19 June from 4.30pm-8.30pm. Bring your family and friends down to the waterfront, and enjoy an evening of lights, music and good times!
✨Highlights include:
- The Flotilla arrives into the Toronto foreshore ‘harbour’ at approximately 6.30pm.
- Curious Legends - Light up your night with glowing, roving sea creature puppets gliding through the crowd like luminous beings from the deep, these vibrant characters are full of colour, curiosity and charm
- Live music by The Steve Edmonds Band
- Children’s parade of “Jellyfish” – come and make your own jellyfish from recycled/reusable materials to walk in the parade!
- Roving performer: Kenny Cheung - LED Juggling
- LED Selfie Frame with performers in LED costumes – Fyrestorm Entertainments
🍔Food and Market vendors include:
- Russell’s ice cream
- Fairy Floss Kingdom Pty Ltd
- Original Chips on a Stick
- Skewer Boys
- Delilah & Co -Mini Dutch Pancakes
- Pocket Burger
- The Carb Cart
- Andy's Dumplings
- Turkish Gozleme House
- Toy Kingdom - LED light up toys
- Dad's Jerky
- Bow & Blanks - Handmade gifts with live customisation
- Mystic Festival Arts - UV/Glow face painting and glow braids
- Mad 4 Minifigures
- Tinto Espresso Bar & Infuzion Cafe will be open during the event. Head on by for some delicious food or a warm drink!

https://www.lakemac.com.au/Events-directory/Council-events/Float-Your-Boat-2026

17/06/2026

Happening this weekend June 19&20 on beautiful Lake Macquarie! Float Your Boat 2026! ⛵💡😀
Come out and join in the fun!

Friday 19 June
The flotilla will travel from Empire Marina to Toronto, Coal Point and Wangi Wangi.
Toronto Foreshore Live Site, 4:30pm - 8:30pm
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Saturday 20 June
The flotilla will travel from Belmont to Valentine, Eleebana, Warners Bay, and finish at Empire Marina.
Warners Bay Foreshore Live Site, 4:30pm - 8:30pm
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Join thousands of spectators along the shoreline at one of our live sites or step aboard and become part of the show.
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Live Site Info Links
https://www.lakemac.com.au/Events-directory/Council-events/Float-Your-Boat-2026/Program-Friday-19-June
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https://www.lakemac.com.au/Events-directory/Council-events/Float-Your-Boat-2026/Program-Saturday-20-June
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Flotilla Route
https://www.lakemac.com.au/Events-directory/Council-events/Float-Your-Boat-2026/Flotilla-Route-map

17/06/2026

Float Your Boat 2026 Flotilla Route
Night 1, Friday 19 June ⛵
Western Lake Circuit:
The on-water parade of illuminated boats departs from Empire Marina through Toronto, Coal Point, and Wangi.
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Night 2, Saturday 20 June ⛵
Eastern Lake Circuit:
The on-water parade of illuminated boats starts at Belmont Foreshore. The flotilla will then travel past Valentine, Eleebana and finish at Warners Bay and then return to the marina.

https://www.lakemac.com.au/Events-directory/Council-events/Float-Your-Boat-2026/Flotilla-Route-map

16/06/2026

Ready, set, GLOW. With the 2026 Float Your Boat festival just around the corner, we're excited to share the official flotilla map. Where will you view the parade of illuminated boats?

Join in on the family fun at one of our sites which include live music, roaming illuminated performances, entertainment, children's activities and food trucks.

Friday 19 – Toronto Foreshore, 4:30pm - 8:30pm
Saturday 20 - Warners Bay Foreshore, 4:30pm - 8:30pm

Please note - There won’t be a live site at Belmont this year but it’s a great spot to watch the flotilla.

For more information head to https://www.lakemac.com.au/.../Counc.../Float-Your-Boat-2026

15/06/2026

Empire Marina Lake Macquarie is located in a protected cove of Marmong Point at the northern end of beautiful Lake Macquarie.
Take a look at our website to find out more, or contact our friendly team direct on ph. 02 4958 3333. ⛵ A great place to start any adventure. 😎

EMPIRE MARINA Lake Macquarie

15/06/2026

Fuel Wharf
Open 7 days a week, fill up at Empire Marina Lake Macquarie before you hit the water. ⛽️
Give the team a call to find out more. ☎️📱
Ph. (02) 4958 3333

10/06/2026

Get ready Lake Mac, Float Your Boat 2026 is just around the corner!
June 19 & 20 ⛵️
Here's a look back over the years.
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Float Your Boat 2026:
Friday 19 June
The flotilla will travel from Empire Marina to Toronto, Coal Point and Wangi Wangi.
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Saturday 20 June
The flotilla will travel from Belmont to Valentine, Eleebana, Warners Bay, and finish at Empire Marina.
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Join thousands of spectators along the shoreline at one of our live sites or step aboard and become part of the show.
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What is Float Your Boat?
Float Your Boat is a free, family-friendly light festival that celebrates our lake, creativity, community, and visitors alike across two nights.
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The Flotilla Parade: Boats of all shapes and sizes are transformed with incredible light displays created by the Flotilla entrants and cruise the lake each night.
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The Live Sites: Spectators enjoy the best viewing points with music, art, entertainment, and food.
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08/06/2026

Make Empire Marina Your Boats New Home!
Fill in the berthing enquiry form or contact the office to have a chat with one of our friendly staff. 😎
Our floating concrete marina boasts 245 berths for both yachts and motor cruisers and multihulls.
All berths are supplied with power and potable water and all are located behind secure gates for your security and peace of mind.
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Berthing Enquiry Form - https://bit.ly/44A3FKb

Berthing Enquiry Form

05/06/2026

We've got you covered for boating needs this winter!⚓
Our Chandlery stocks a wide range of well known and trusted boating and marine products. The team are on hand to assist you with product selection and discuss options with you from our well stocked shelves.
Our chandlery is open 8am to 5pm, 7 days a week,
Call us direct on (02) 4958 3333 to find out more.