Empire Marina Lake Macquarie

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.

04/06/2026

Bit a laugh this chilly Winters morning, along with some good advice. 😆

04/06/2026

How fabulous is Lake Macquarie. ⛵

Experience Lake Macquarie’s best wildlife adventures including whale watching, eco cruises, and glowing bioluminescent kayaking tours.

03/06/2026

Welcome to winter at Empire Marina Lake Macquarie. ⛵😎 ❄️☀️ Safe and secure marina berths are offered in Marmong Point's sheltered cove surrounded by nature at the northern end of Lake Macquarie. Did you know that historically the area was referred to as Marmong Cove?

All berths come with power and water. Boat Yard serviced by 50 tonne 6.5m Beam Marine Straddle Carrier. Chandlery and Fuel Wharf open 7 days a week. Marina and Boat Yard Professionals on hand to assist with all your boating needs.

It really is your complete boating experience in an idyllic location!

Give one of our team a call today on (02) 4958 3333 to find out more and Book a Berth. Or enquire about a service for your boat in our Boat Yard. Take a look at our website to find out more https://bit.ly/empire-marina-services

28/05/2026

The countdown is on! 😃🎉
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.
⛵️
Join thousands of spectators along the shoreline at one of our live sites or step aboard and become part of the show.
🛥️
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.
🛟
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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The Awards: Flotilla entrants compete for the Mayor’s Choice Award and the Newcastle Permanent People's Choice Award for best light display. Flotilla participants also go in the running for Entrant Prizes.
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Captain’s call to get on board for Float Your Boat.
Expressions of interest are now open for captains and crafters to join the Float Your Boat fleet for 2026 and go in the running for a raft of prizes.
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With Lake Macquarie City Council putting up $600 for the first 20 entrants to assist with costs, and two free nights’ mooring at Empire Marina on offer, it’s the perfect time to throw your captain’s hat in the ring.
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Cash prizes are up for grabs with $1000 for the most popular light display, $600 for runner-up and $400 for third place in the Newcastle Permanent People’s Choice Award.
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Lake Macquarie Mayor Adam Shultz will pick favourites in the five to 10 metres and 10m plus categories – with $400 prizes in store for ‘Mayor’s Choice’ winners.
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First-time entrants and boaties who refer a friend will go in the draw to win a two-night stay at a Lake Mac Holiday Park.
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Boats must be a minimum of five metres and be capable of a minimum six knots per hour.
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Captains must be over the age of 16 and hold a current RMS boat license.
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Float Your Boat takes place over two nights, Friday 19 and Saturday 20 June 2026.
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Head to lakemac.com.au for more information and to register interest by Sunday 31 May 2026.
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27/05/2026

Round 1 Offshore Superboat Championships - Australia 2026/2027,October 17&18, kicks off from Empire Marina Lake Macquarie. 😊

Time to get Excited Offshore Race Fans,
The 2026-27 Proposed Racing Calendar is Here.
142 Day until Race 1 at Lake Macquarie in October.

26/05/2026

Outstanding service and workmanship from the onsite services teams at Empire Marina Lake Macquarie. Contact them direct or you can give us a call at the Marina on (02) 4958 3333 to find out more about the services on offer at Empire Marina!
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JSE Marine Electrical
(Electrical)
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On Point Shipwright Group Pty Ltd
(Shipwright Services)
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Nix Marine
(Marine Mechanics)
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TR Marine Services
(Marine Detailers)
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Buyaboat
(Boat Brokers)
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empiremarinalakemacquarie.com.au/freedom-boat-club
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