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22 - 24  AUGUST 2025
MELBOURNE SHOWGROUNDS

4x4 Outdoors Show Melbourne

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Show N Shine

Got a four-wheel beast that kicks up dust? The Show N Shine competition returns, offering members of the off-road community the chance to to showcase their 4x4 pride and joy!

Why enter?

  • Show off your 4WD - it’s FREE to enter!
  • Get 2 x free tickets to the show ($64 value)
  • $2,000 prize and trophies for both Category Winners
  • $250 prize and Salt Shift Kit for runners-up
  • Bragging rights to your mates!


 

2024 Entry Categories

Vehicles in each category will now be divided by vehicle era: Pre 2004 & Post 2004

Terrific Tourer - Saturday

Terrific Tourer - Saturday

The Terrific Tourer gets around, both on the road and the road less travelled. With a focus on towing capacity, rapid deployment at destination and long haul reliability, our Terrific Tourers are fuel-efficient, strong and show off the personal touches that make your 4x4 unique.

Entries are divided into 2 subcategories:

  • Pre-2004
  • Post-2004

Expected upgrades include but are not limited to:

  • Lifted/Re-engineered suspension
  • Long range fuel tanks
  • 12V setup
  • Off-grid capabilities
  • Informatics
  • Rooftop tents
  • Rear cabins
  • Storage compartment

The winners of the Terrific Tourer category in both the Pre-2004 and Post-2004 subcategories will take home a $2,000 prize courtesy of Opposite Lock and a Salt Shift kit, while runners up will take home a $250 cash prize and Salt Shift kit.

Rough & Tumble - Sunday

Rough & Tumble - Sunday

With a focus on functionality and off-road capabilities, it might not be pretty, but when things get serious it can be relied on to get you home. Our Rough & Tumble vehicles are sturdy, capable and full of unique solutions to the toughest off-road problems.

Entries are divided into 2 subcategories:

  • Pre-2004
  • Post-2004

Expected upgrades include but are not limited to:

  • Body armour
  • Roll cages
  • Big flex
  • Lockers
  • Reduction gears
  • Off-road tyres
  • Winches
  • Light bars (off-road)

The winners of the Rough & Tumble category in both the Pre-2004 and Post-2004 subcategories will take home a $2,000 prize courtesy of TWD and a Salt Shift kit, while runners up will take home a $250 cash prize and Salt Shift kit.

2024 Prize Sponsor

Opposite Lock

2024 Prize Sponsor

TWD4x4

2024 Prize Sponsor

Salt Shift

Timelines

26 June 2024 - Entries Open
31 July 2024 - Shortlist Finalised
24 & 25 August 2024 - National 4x4 Outdoors Show Melbourne

Entry Rules

  • All vehicles entered into the Show N Shine must be road registered and meet the current VSB 14 standards  For more information Click Here 
  • Vehicles which have been selected for the Show N Shine must be on display for the entire event day on which your category is run.
  • Sponsored vehicles are not eligible to enter
  • If your vehicle is used to promote a business it is not eligible to enter
  • If you have participated in a previous National 4x4 Outdoors Show N Shine competition you may not be selected again

How it works

Please note: this is a major feature at the show, so rigs are on display for the entire day. You will need to enter between 7.00am – 7.30am and stay until 5.00pm. No exit will be allowed before 5.00pm (4.00pm Sunday).

  • Select the category you want to enter and complete the online entry form
  • Entries will be judged down to a short list that will be invited to display at the show.
  • Judges will be experts from the 4x4 industry including our partners
  • You need to be able to attend the show either Saturday 24 August for Terrific Tourers or Sunday 25 August for Rough & Tumble.
  • Judging will take place throughout the day, with the winners presentations on the main stage.


Questions? Contact Lauren Ridley via: lridley@etf.com.au

Melbourne 2024 Schedule

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16:00
  1. Show N Shine Winners Presentation
    Outback Stage, Hall 4, Boulevard Pavilion
    20 mins
    • Awards & Comps
    We have some impressive rigs entered in this year! It’s not just about the rigs though, meet other car owners and listen to stories of their adventures, build experiences, and lessons learned.
15:20
  1. Show N Shine Winners Presentation
    Outback Stage, Hall 4, Boulevard Pavilion
    20 mins
    • Awards & Comps
    We have some impressive rigs entered in this year! It’s not just about the rigs though, meet other car owners and listen to stories of their adventures, build experiences, and lessons learned.

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