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Visitor Information
Important information
After careful consideration, we have made the difficult decision not to hold the National 4x4 Outdoors Show, Fishing & Boating Expos scheduled for Brisbane and Melbourne in 2020. Instead, we look forward to bringing you bigger and better Shows when they return in 2021.
Brisbane: 19 – 21 March 2021
Melbourne: 20 – 22 August 2021
While we are disappointed that we are unable to come together this year - and know that you will be too - our priority when planning these Shows is to bring you a world-class experience that celebrates the great outdoors, and in a safe environment.
In our best efforts to safely bring the community together this year, we explored a range of options. One of these was to move the Shows to later in the year. After monitoring the ever-evolving situation, there are many uncertainties still in place that impact our ability to deliver the experience that you have come to expect and deserve.
Further information regarding the next course of action for ticket holders and exhibitors is being communicated via email.
We thank you for your patience while we have worked through this and for your continued support for these Shows no matter the date. Read the full statement here.
General FAQ's
The National 4x4 Outdoors Show, Fishing & Boating Expo will return to the Melbourne Showgrounds 20 – 22 August 2021. See you there!
We are working to introduce new and exciting initiatives to gather as a community and look forward to announcing details around these initiatives in the coming months. You can subscribe to our newsletter using the sign up form on this page and follow us on social media for the most up to date information on these Shows
Our number one priority now and in the future will remain the same; the health and safety of those attending our Shows, our team and the broader community, especially those most vulnerable. We continue to monitor the ongoing advice closely. We wish to assure you that we will adhere to all.
Melbourne Showgrounds
Melbourne Showgrounds is Melbourne's largest and most versatile venue, offering unique and flexible indoor and outdoor spaces designed to host a variety of events and activities including trade shows, exhibitions, expos, festivals and much, much more.
There's so much to see and do across the three days of the show, you're in for a cracker of a weekend!
See all that is happening at the Show on our What's On page here.
The Showgrounds are conveniently located just north of the Melbourne CBD in the inner suburb of Ascot Vale and offer ample parking with public transport close by. More information can be found here
TRAINS - Please see below for information on trains:
Friday
No trains. We suggest you catch a train to Newmarket Station (on Craigieburn line) and change to catch a tram to the Showgrounds.
4 additional trams on Route 57 from 9am to 7pm
Saturday
Train service from Flinders Street Station, stopping at Southern Cross station and Nth Melbourne then express to Melbourne Showground Station. 30 minutes frequency from 8:30 until 18:30.
4 additional trams on Route 57 from 9am to 7pm
Sunday
Train service from Flinders Street station, stopping at Southern Cross and Nth Melbourne then express to Melbourne Showground Station. 30 minutes frequency starting 8:30am until 17:30.
4 additional trams on Route 57 from 9am to 7pm
There will also be a free shuttle bus from Flemington Racecourse car park to the Melbourne Showgrounds
PARKING - Please find information below about parking:
There is limited parking at the Melbourne showgrounds. You will find more parking at the Flemmington Racecourse and use the free shuttle bus to get from Flemmington Racecourse to the Melbourne Showgrounds.
Parking Cost = $20 /per day
Unfortunately as much as we would love to see your dogs, no dogs are permitted at the Show.
This does not apply to assistance dogs, assistance dogs are permitted.
You can re-enter the Show during the same day. Just make sure you receive a pass-out stamp upon exiting.
If you are interested in volunteering at the Show please contact:
Mathew Green
Operations Coordinator
Email: mgreen@etf.com.au
Phone: (02) 9556 8868
We'd love the opportunity to help you showcase your brand to the 4x4, fishing & camping community. To find out more about exhibiting at the National 4x4 Outdoors Show, Fishing & Boating Expo,, click here.
Please email admin@4x4show.com.au and a member of our friendly team will get back to you as soon as possible.
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