EMPIRE MARINA Lake Macquarie
Lake Macquarie Marina with a Full Service Boatyard
The Crown Jewel of beautiful Lake Macquarie
Located just 60 nautical miles north of Sydney Harbour and 30 minutes drive from Newcastle
Empire Marina Lake Macquarie located in a protected cove at the northern end of Lake Macquarie.
We cater to all your boating needs, offering safe and secure wet berthing, swing moorings, dry-storage, a full-serviced Boat Yard, fuel wharf with pump out facilities and a fully stocked Chandlery. For your convenience our chandlery is open 8am to 5pm, 7 days a week, 364 days a year*.
*Fuel Wharf open 8.30am to 4.30pm *Closed Christmas Day
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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. ⠀⠀
🛥️ ⠀⠀
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. ⠀⠀
🛥️ ⠀⠀
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. ⠀⠀
💡 ⠀⠀
The Live Sites: Spectators enjoy the best viewing points with music, art, entertainment, and food. ⠀⠀
🎼⠀⠀
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. ⠀⠀
🏆⠀⠀
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. ⠀⠀
⛵️⠀⠀
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. ⠀⠀
🙂⠀⠀
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. ⠀⠀
💰⠀⠀
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. ⠀⠀
🛥️⠀⠀
Head to lakemac.com.au for more information and to register interest by Sunday 31 May 2026.⠀⠀
#floatyourboat #FeelNSW #visitlakemacquarie #boatinglife #lakelife #sailing #boating #lakemacquariesboatingparadise #empiremarinas #ledlights #lovelakemacquarie #empiremarinalakemacquarie⠀#FYB2026
Float Your Boat 2026 ⛵️⠀
Friday 19 June⠀⠀
The flotilla will travel from Empire Marina to Toronto, Coal Point and Wangi Wangi. ⠀⠀
🛥️ ⠀⠀
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. ⠀⠀
💡 ⠀⠀
The Live Sites: Spectators enjoy the best viewing points with music, art, entertainment, and food. ⠀⠀
🎼⠀⠀
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. ⠀⠀
🏆⠀⠀
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. ⠀⠀
⛵️⠀⠀
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. ⠀⠀
🙂⠀⠀
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. ⠀⠀
💰⠀⠀
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. ⠀⠀
🛥️⠀⠀
Head to lakemac.com.au for more information and to register interest by Sunday 31 May 2026.⠀⠀
#floatyourboat #FeelNSW #visitlakemacquarie #boatinglife #lakelife #sailing #boating #lakemacquariesboatingparadise #empiremarinas #ledlights #lovelakemacquarie #empiremarinalakemacquarie⠀#FYB2026
author@buyaboat.australia PRICE REDUCTION | $310,000 🔥🔥🔥
This boat shows serious value and must go
2004 Riviera 37 Flybridge Platinum
Exclusively listed with Buyaboat and Ray White Marine
Contact Oliver for more information or to schedule a viewing.
📍 Lake Macquarie, NSW
📞 0439 042 822
📧 Oliver@buyaboat.com.au
author@buyaboat.australia PRICE REDUCTION | $310,000 🔥🔥🔥
This boat shows serious value and must go
2004 Riviera 37 Flybridge Platinum
Exclusively listed with Buyaboat and Ray White Marine
Contact Oliver for more information or to schedule a viewing.
📍 Lake Macquarie, NSW
📞 0439 042 822
📧 Oliver@buyaboat.com.au
author@onpointshipwrightgroup Beautiful platform refurb completed on this Riviera 34! Inclusive of new shaft bearings and an in water alignment to come, top side detail better then ever looking like glass, and a series of below waterline applications ready for some smooth happy boatin!
author@onpointshipwrightgroup Beautiful platform refurb completed on this Riviera 34! Inclusive of new shaft bearings and an in water alignment to come, top side detail better then ever looking like glass, and a series of below waterline applications ready for some smooth happy boatin!
What a fabulous place to start your day out on beautiful Lake Macquarie. ⠀
We love it here at Empire Marina Lake Macquarie and we think you will to. ⠀
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Contact us to find out how you can make Empire Marina your boats new home. ⠀
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P. (02) 4958 3333 ⠀
W. empiremarinalakemacquarie.com.au⠀
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What a fabulous place to start your day out on beautiful Lake Macquarie. ⠀
We love it here at Empire Marina Lake Macquarie and we think you will to. ⠀
😎⠀
Contact us to find out how you can make Empire Marina your boats new home. ⠀
⚓️⠀
P. (02) 4958 3333 ⠀
W. empiremarinalakemacquarie.com.au⠀
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Making lifts easy at Empire Marina Lake Macquarie with our 50-Tonne Straddle Carrier.⠀
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If you need a lift give the team a call or take a look at our website. ⠀
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☎️ Ph. 02 4958 3333⠀
💻Web. empiremarinas.com.au⠀
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#lakemacquariesboatingparadise #yourboatingparadise #lovelakemac #visitlakemacquarie #antifouling #propspeed #drystorage #boatstorage⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
#marina #fuelwharf #boatyard #berth #sailing #cruising #fishing #boatinglife #boatinglifestyle #newcastlensw #empiremarina #empiremarinalakemacquarie⠀⠀⠀⠀
#lakemacquarie⠀⠀
Making lifts easy at Empire Marina Lake Macquarie with our 50-Tonne Straddle Carrier.⠀
⚓⠀
If you need a lift give the team a call or take a look at our website. ⠀
⛵⠀
☎️ Ph. 02 4958 3333⠀
💻Web. empiremarinas.com.au⠀
⠀
#lakemacquariesboatingparadise #yourboatingparadise #lovelakemac #visitlakemacquarie #antifouling #propspeed #drystorage #boatstorage⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
#marina #fuelwharf #boatyard #berth #sailing #cruising #fishing #boatinglife #boatinglifestyle #newcastlensw #empiremarina #empiremarinalakemacquarie⠀⠀⠀⠀
#lakemacquarie⠀⠀
Float Your Boat 2026 ⛵️🛟⠀
Friday 19 June⠀
The flotilla will travel from Empire Marina to Toronto, Coal Point and Wangi Wangi. ⠀
🛥️ ⠀
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. ⠀
💡 ⠀
The Live Sites: Spectators enjoy the best viewing points with music, art, entertainment, and food. ⠀
🎼⠀
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. ⠀
🏆⠀
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. ⠀
⛵️⠀
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. ⠀
🙂⠀
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. ⠀
💰⠀
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. ⠀
🛥️⠀
Head to lakemac.com.au for more information and to register interest by Sunday 31 May 2026.⠀
#floatyourboat #FeelNSW #visitlakemacquarie #boatinglife #lakelife #sailing #boating #lakemacquariesboatingparadise #empiremarinas #ledlights #lovelakemacquarie #empiremarinalakemacquarie⠀#FYB2026
Float Your Boat 2026 ⛵️🛟⠀
Friday 19 June⠀
The flotilla will travel from Empire Marina to Toronto, Coal Point and Wangi Wangi. ⠀
🛥️ ⠀
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. ⠀
💡 ⠀
The Live Sites: Spectators enjoy the best viewing points with music, art, entertainment, and food. ⠀
🎼⠀
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. ⠀
🏆⠀
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. ⠀
⛵️⠀
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. ⠀
🙂⠀
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. ⠀
💰⠀
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. ⠀
🛥️⠀
Head to lakemac.com.au for more information and to register interest by Sunday 31 May 2026.⠀
#floatyourboat #FeelNSW #visitlakemacquarie #boatinglife #lakelife #sailing #boating #lakemacquariesboatingparadise #empiremarinas #ledlights #lovelakemacquarie #empiremarinalakemacquarie⠀#FYB2026
Sheltered and secure, keep your pride and joy safe and sound
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.
Everything you need in one convenient location
Our full-service Boat Yard is equipped with hardstands serviced by our 50-ton Marine Straddle Carrier. We have mechanics, shipwrights, electricians and detailers on site and all other trades available on request.
Permanent and Casual Berths Available
Visit for a short stay, or make Empire Marina Lake Macquarie your new home base with casual and permanent berthing options available.
