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4x4 show Sydney 2024

13 - 15 JUNE 2025
SYDNEY SHOWGROUND

4x4 Outdoors Show Sydney

Show N Shine

Got a four-wheel beast that kicks up dust? The National 4x4 Outdoors Show N Shine competition is returning to Sydney 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 ($48 value)
  • $2,000 prize for both Category Winners (Pre-1998 and Post-1998)
  • $250 prize for runners-up
  • Trophies for winners
  • Bragging rights with your mates!
Show N Shine

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-1998
  • Post-1998

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-1998 and Post-1998 subcategories will take home a $2,000 prize courtesy of Opposite Lock as well as a $250 kit from Salt Shift, while runners up will take home a $250 kit from Salt Shift.

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-1998
  • Post-1998

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-1998 and Post-1998 subcategories will take home a $2,000 prize courtesy of TWD as well as a $250 kit from Salt Shift, while runners up will take home a $250 kit from Salt Shift.

2024 Prize Sponsor

Opposite Lock

2024 Prize Sponsor

TWD 4x4

2024 Prize Sponsor

Salt Shift

Timelines

18 April 2024 - Entries Open
19 May 2024 - Entries Close
21 May 2024 - Shortlist Finalised
15 & 16 June 2024 - National 4x4 Outdoors Show Sydney

Entry Rules

  • All vehicles entered into the Show N Shine must be road registered
  • 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 15 June for Terrific Tourers or Sunday 16 June 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

 

Sydney 2024 Schedule

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16:00
  1. Show N Shine Winners Announcement
    Show N Shine Winners Announcement
    Outback Stage, Hall 5
    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.
15:40
  1. Show N Shine Winners Announcement
    Show N Shine Winners Announcement
    Outback Stage, Hall 5
    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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