Festival-goers clad in all kinds of eye-popping costumes once again descended on Glenworth Valley over the weekend for the whimsical wonderland that is the Lost Paradise festival.
The New Year’s festival, which takes place over four days each year, is held an hour outside of Sydney and sees attendees enjoy an array of unique experiences including twilight music sessions, yoga, massage, discos, sumptuous feasts and acrobatic performances.
But perhaps the most notable part of the festival is the array of memorable costumes donned by attendees as they wander around the quirky glittering pathways and secret hideaways.
Festival-goers clad in all kinds of eye-popping costumes once again descended on Glenworth Valley over the weekend for the whimsical wonderland that is the Lost Paradise festival
![The New Year's festival, which takes place over four days each year, is held an hour outside of Sydney and sees attendees enjoy an array of unique experiences including twilight music sessions, yoga, massage, discos and sumptuous feasts](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2018/01/02/00/47B02DF900000578-0-image-m-25_1514853987167.jpg)
![The New Year's festival, which takes place over four days each year, is held an hour outside of Sydney and sees attendees enjoy an array of unique experiences including twilight music sessions, yoga, massage, discos and sumptuous feasts](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2018/01/02/00/47B02E4A00000578-0-image-m-27_1514854006313.jpg)
The New Year’s festival, which takes place over four days each year, is held an hour outside of Sydney and sees attendees enjoy an array of unique experiences including twilight music sessions, yoga, massage, discos and sumptuous feasts
![Perhaps the most notable part of the festival is the array of memorable costumes donned by attendees as they wander around the quirky glittering pathways and secret hideaways](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2018/01/02/00/47B02E5E00000578-0-image-a-23_1514853979877.jpg)
Perhaps the most notable part of the festival is the array of memorable costumes donned by attendees as they wander around the quirky glittering pathways and secret hideaways
![Carnival inspired headdresses and wings were a recurring theme throughout the festival - though perhaps not the most practical of costumes to choose](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2018/01/02/01/47B02E0500000578-5227357-image-a-86_1514856750644.jpg)
Carnival inspired headdresses and wings were a recurring theme throughout the festival – though perhaps not the most practical of costumes to choose
While there are some who keep it simple with their attire, others pull out all the stops with their looks, with a sea of pom poms, racy lingerie, fishnets, wings and enormous Carnival-inspired headdresses and feathered wings.
Glittering hats, masks and pom poms were once again a hit this year, along with Burning Man-esque scarves, steampunk themed creations and bralettes that left little to the imagination.
Some groups chose to don similar themed costumes – from mermaids to flamingoes – while others simply packed on as much glitter as possible and hoped for the best.
![While there are some who keep it simple with their attire, others pull out all the stops with their looks, with a sea of pom poms, racy lingerie, fishnets, wings and enormous Carnival-inspired headdresses and feathered wings](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2018/01/02/00/47B02E1500000578-0-image-a-29_1514854039614.jpg)
While there are some who keep it simple with their attire, others pull out all the stops with their looks, with a sea of pom poms, racy lingerie, fishnets, wings and enormous Carnival-inspired headdresses and feathered wings
![Model and influencer Mimi Elashiry attended the festival with a small group of friends - the 22-year-old donning a cheeky two piece set by Alice McCall](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2018/01/02/00/47B02E0900000578-0-image-m-43_1514854183835.jpg)
![On another day she opted for a red wig, a harness and bondage belt by Kink Creations and a pair of bejewelled Jaime Lee Major flare pants](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2018/01/02/00/47B02E1100000578-0-image-m-41_1514854168942.jpg)
Model and influencer Mimi Elashiry attended the festival with a small group of friends – the 22-year-old donning a cheeky two piece set by Alice McCall (left) – on another day (right) she opted for a red wig, a harness and bondage belt by Kink Creations and a pair of bejewelled Jaime Lee Major flare pants
![Glow mesh tops, heavy black boots and mesh dresses were also a recurring sartorial theme throughout the festival](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2018/01/02/00/47B02E3C00000578-0-image-a-40_1514854161230.jpg)
Glow mesh tops, heavy black boots and mesh dresses were also a recurring sartorial theme throughout the festival
Model and influencer Mimi Elashiry attended the festival with a small group of friends – the 22-year-old donning a cheeky two piece set by Alice McCall.
The model paired the designer’s $220 Ring My Bell top in gold with a pair of $260 Spinning Around hot ‘bloomers’ designed for who they describe as ‘the most daring of women’.
On another day she opted for a red wig, a harness and bondage belt by Kink Creations and a pair of bejewelled Jaime Lee Major flare pants.
![Two piece sets embellished with jewels were a common sight, along with cheeky side slits, black boots and fans](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2018/01/02/00/47B02E0D00000578-0-image-m-54_1514854271069.jpg)
![Two piece sets embellished with jewels were a common sight, along with cheeky side slits, black boots and fans](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2018/01/02/00/47B02E2500000578-0-image-a-55_1514854280576.jpg)
Two piece sets embellished with jewels were a common sight, along with cheeky side slits, black boots and fans
![Feather boas, mermaid-themed shell tops, wacky sunglasses and feathered headdresses were also a popular choice](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2018/01/02/00/47B02DFD00000578-0-image-a-48_1514854229580.jpg)
Feather boas, mermaid-themed shell tops, wacky sunglasses and feathered headdresses were also a popular choice
![This pair rocked captain-style hats paired with harnesses, daring jewelled sets and glitter make up](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2018/01/02/00/47B02DF100000578-0-image-m-56_1514854297484.jpg)
This pair rocked captain-style hats paired with harnesses, daring jewelled sets and glitter make up
Glow mesh tops, heavy black boots and mesh dresses were also a recurring sartorial theme throughout the festival, along with glittering sunglasses, feather boas and captain style hats.
The festival, which takes place each year over the New Year’s period, takes place on ancient land known to local Indigenous elders as ‘Paradise Lost’.
It showcases a popular musical line up, ‘secret hideaways’ and ‘glittering late night discos’ along with what they describe as ‘an inspirational art and performance repertoire’.
![The festival, which takes place each year over the New Year's period, takes place on ancient land known to local Indigenous elders as 'Paradise Lost'](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2018/01/02/00/47B02E2A00000578-0-image-a-57_1514854321138.jpg)
The festival, which takes place each year over the New Year’s period, takes place on ancient land known to local Indigenous elders as ‘Paradise Lost’
![It showcases a popular musical line up, 'secret hideaways' and 'glittering late night discos' along with what they describe as 'an inspirational art and performance repertoire'](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2018/01/02/00/47B02E1D00000578-0-image-a-68_1514854393125.jpg)
![It showcases a popular musical line up, 'secret hideaways' and 'glittering late night discos' along with what they describe as 'an inspirational art and performance repertoire'](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2018/01/02/00/47B02E4E00000578-0-image-m-67_1514854383229.jpg)
It showcases a popular musical line up, ‘secret hideaways’ and ‘glittering late night discos’ along with what they describe as ‘an inspirational art and performance repertoire’
![This woman rocked a costume inspired by a butterfly complete with wings, a floral body suit and fishnets](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2018/01/02/00/47B02E5200000578-0-image-a-64_1514854352740.jpg)
This woman rocked a costume inspired by a butterfly complete with wings, a floral body suit and fishnets
The festival also features a magnificent Carnival parade, culinary feasts, restorative massage, a variety of Yoga to indulge the body and mind and folk areas.
Those who wish to treat themselves can also enjoy a glamping experience in the ‘Gypsy Village’.
The spacious ready-made dwellings are all about the luxury features including a 24 hour team, a porter service, 24 hour cleaners, a bar, a ‘hang out’ area and VIP showers and toilets.
![The festival also features a magnificent Carnival parade, culinary feasts, restorative massage, a variety of Yoga to indulge the body mind and folk areas](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2018/01/02/00/47B02E2100000578-0-image-m-77_1514854446172.jpg)
![The festival also features a magnificent Carnival parade, culinary feasts, restorative massage, a variety of Yoga to indulge the body mind and folk areas](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2018/01/02/00/47B02DF500000578-0-image-m-75_1514854427169.jpg)
The festival also features a magnificent Carnival parade, culinary feasts, restorative massage, a variety of Yoga to indulge the body mind and folk areas
![Those who wish to treat themselves can also enjoy a glamping experience in the 'Gypsy Village'](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2018/01/02/00/47B02E5600000578-0-image-a-74_1514854415657.jpg)
Those who wish to treat themselves can also enjoy a glamping experience in the ‘Gypsy Village’
![Those who attend are also invited to experience the annual New Year's Eve fancy dress parade, a beach club and a 'love post office' where they can write love letters to each other](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2018/01/02/00/47B02E4200000578-0-image-a-79_1514854470700.jpg)
Those who attend are also invited to experience the annual New Year’s Eve fancy dress parade, a beach club and a ‘love post office’ where they can write love letters to each other
They also enjoy a fancy boudoir dressing room area decked out with make up mirrors and chairs and plugs for all electronic gadgets that guests may have brought with them.
Those who attend are also invited to experience the annual New Year’s Eve fancy dress parade, a beach club and a ‘love post office’ where they can write love letters to each other.
There is also a deep house yoga room, ‘wandering gypsies’, love bomb meditation sessions and drumming classes for those wanting a more cultural experience.