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23 25 AUGUST 2024
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4x4 Outdoors Show Melbourne

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Got a four-wheel beast that kicks up dust?

The National 4x4 Outdoors Show N Shine competition is returning to Melbourne in 2024, offering members of the off-road community the chance to to showcase their pride and joy to peers and the public alike.

Why enter?

  • Show your 4WD off! (it’s FREE to enter)
  • Cars on show get 2 x free tickets to the show ($62 value)
  • $2,000 prize for both Category Winners (Pre-2004 and Post-2004)
  • $250 cash and Salt Shift Kit for runners-up
  • Trophies for winners
  • Bragging rights to your mates!


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Entries close 26 July 2024.

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

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2024 Entry Categories

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
26 July 2024 - Entries Close
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

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