Lake Macquarie was transformed into a dazzling spectacle over the weekend as the Float Your Boat festival illuminated the waters with a vibrant array of light sculptures.
From a giant glowing turtle to beloved characters like Bluey, mermaids, dolphins, and octopuses, the festival captivated thousands of attendees along the lake’s shore and at livesites in Toronto and Warners Bay.
The Float Your Boat festival kicked off on Friday evening, with the flotilla of vessels embarking on a scenic tour of the lake’s western side.
Enthusiastic crowds gathered at the Toronto foreshore livesite to witness the mesmerizing display before the boats continued their journey towards Wangi Wangi. The excitement continued on Saturday as the flotilla sailed east, passing the Warners Bay livesite, where onlookers enjoyed fire-twirling performances, mesmerizing LED light art, and live music to keep warm.
Amidst the impressive lineup of light sculptures, two standout creations received well-deserved recognition. Mistque’s ‘Twinkly Toes the Octopus’ light sculpture aboard their vessel secured the coveted Mayor’s Choice award in the 5m-10m boat category.
The creative team behind Yacht Influencer took home the top prize in the 10m+ category for their imaginative arrangement featuring mermaids and an octopus.
You can help choose the winner of the Newcastle Permanent People’s Choice Award by casting a vote at lakemac.com.au.
