Join us in 2024 for a blood pumping weekend at Fast and Loud Festival 18-20 October, a free family event hosted by Lake Macquarie City Council.
This annual event features races of the top-tier Offshore Superboats and the Australian Powerboats on both Saturday and Sunday, as well as a Matt Hall Racing display and meet and greet at Belmont on Saturday.
For the first time ever, Fast and Loud Festival will close the main streets of Belmont with live entertainment from Darlinghurst, and Warners Bay with a street parade of Superboats, Powerboats and vintage cars.
The festival will also feature vibrant food markets, car shows, roving entertainment, and a variety of kids’ activities across the weekend at different live sites.
For the full Fast & Loud Festival schedule visit: Fast & Loud Festival - Lake Macquarie City Council
Extend Your Weekend with Thrill-Seeking Adventures!
While Lake Macquarie is renowned for its natural beauty and peaceful escapes, it’s also an adrenaline junkie’s dream destination. Here are some hair-raising activities you won’t want to miss on your adventure filled weekend stay.
See Lake Macquarie from the sky – Skydive over one of the most scenic location, take the reigns in your own aerial experience through Airborne Flight Training or enjoy a scenic helicopter ride with Skyline Aviation.
From the water – Jetbuzz across our oceans with thrills, spins and turns along the way! Experience a night time kayaking experience with Showtime Kayaking seeing the marine life below in a light up kayak or try flying on water with an Foil Fliteboard at Trinity Point Marina!
From the land – Challenge yourself on a scenic Lake Mac Abseiling Adventures tour at the Watagans with Out and About Adventures! If your more into Mountain biking, Awaba Mountain Bike Park is a must-do for all Mountain Biking and trail riding enthusiasts with trails suitable for all physical abilities and experience levels.
Where to Stay?
Stay right near the action at Warners Bay Apartments only 500m from the cafes & restaurants on the esplanade. The Esplanade Motel, is ideally situated only 50 metres from the parkland shores and a few minutes up the road from the Warners Bay Live Site.
Around the corner at Speers Point, Pippi's At The Point offers comfortable motel style accommodation with stunning views across Lake Macquarie.
Only 10 minutes from the action at Rathmines, The Brighton Apartments boasts magnificent views of the lake, just minutes from Toronto’s main street.
If you're travelling in a larger group, check out Secret Garden Lake Mac in Morisset, located close to the breweries and Awaba Mountain Bike Park. Perfect for an adventure-based weekend.
There’s plenty of different options to suit all budgets. Hotels, motels and resorts make for an easy escape, and range from budget-friendly through to stylish luxury. You can live as the locals do in your very own holiday house, or stay in a quaint waterfront cottage or boatshed unique to the area. View more accommodation options here.
Where to eat?
Each Fast & Live Food Site will have a range of delicious food trucks to enjoy whilst enjoying the action!
Saturday evening, join us at Warners Bay Foreshore for a Street Parade - Get up close to the Superboats, Powerboats & Show Cars and enjoy the local restaurants that will remain open on the esplanade.
If you’re a foodie, looking for more check out our top picks around the lake - Eat your way around the lake - Visit Lake Mac Blog.
Lake Macquarie has so much on offer for the thrill seekers or soft adventure lovers! Whether, it's on water, on the land or from the air, discover more adventure in your favorite (or soon to be!) coastal location.