Santa has been cruising the shores of Lake Macquarie for as long as I can remember. As a child, this was one of my favourite memories of living in Lake Mac. Even as a teen and young adult, we spent many a Christmas Eve on the foreshore watching and waving to Santa. The Christmas spirit is alive and well in Lake Mac.
Come and join us as we unite Western & Eastern Lake Macquarie watching Santa cruise the foreshore.
East Lake Macquarie
The Lion’s Club at Valentine has supported the wider community in their annual picnic by the lake at Bennett Park for many years.
For Christmas Eve 2024 Santa is ‘gearing up’, ready for his visit to Valentine (Bennett Park) on Christmas Eve. Santa will be arriving by trike this year, which the Ulysses Club provides. There will be a walk around and lollies provided by Valentine Lions Club.
Bring a picnic and join our village for this annual event.
Santa will arrive at 5 pm at Bennett Park, Valentine. If he can get away from the North Pole earlier he does try.
See you there!
West Lake Macquarie
Santa is coming to West Lake Mac again in 2024.
On the western side of the lake, Santa loves spreading Christmas cheer. This annual event, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Toronto Sunrise, is continuing to ensure that this more than 33-year-old tradition continues.
Santa spreads Christmas cheer with carols, etc being played from his water sleigh.
Join the flotilla from Bolton Point at 4.30 or bring the family to one of these jetties to enjoy this wonderful community tradition.
- Bolton Point foreshore 4.30 pm
- Toronto foreshore 5.00 pm
- Kilaben Bay Park 6.15 pm
- Rathmines Old Catalina launching ramp 6.45 pm
- Wangi Workers Club foreshore 7.15 pm
We’ll keep this article updated so check back!
There’s nothing quite like a lakeside seat on Christmas Eve watching Santa on the boat. It doesn’t matter which side of the lake you live on, it’s something we can share and enjoy as a whole community. Look forward to seeing everyone lakeside.
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