Residents of NSW Hunter region suburb throw impromptu party after being isolated by floodwaters

While water trapped the community, Gillieston Heights residents threw a barbecue and impromptu car and bike show. (Supplied: Eugene Koen)

When a booming suburb just a few minutes' drive from one of the biggest regional cities in New South Wales became trapped by floodwaters,  instead of panicking its residents threw a street party. 

Gillieston Heights in Maitland coined the nickname "Gillieston Island" in 2015 when it became isolated by floodwaters.