Queensland’s biggest outdoors lifestyle show returns

QUEENSLAND’S largest and most popular outdoors lifestyle show, recreational and adventure event, the National 4×4 Outdoors Show, Fishing & Boating Expo, returns to the Brisbane Showgrounds from March 27-29.

Tickets are now on sale for what will be the biggest show in the event’s history, spanning over 45,000sq m. Showgoers will be spoilt for choice with more products and displays than ever before. Staged once again at the expansive Brisbane Showgrounds, the show will combine all aspects of the Australian outdoors lifestyle, showcasing the very latest in fishing, boating, camping, 4×4 adventure and accessories and much more.

Visitors will benefit from access to unparalleled expertise and advice from the biggest names in the industry, with the likes of Jase Andrews confirmed to attend. A modern-day explorer, the All 4 Adventure host is known to push his team and equipment to the extreme and will take to the stage to share stories of his wild adventures and provide a few tips for those who dare. As always, it will be a fantastic opportunity for families to get a taste of what the lifestyle can offer them and see new releases, compare prices and pick up one of the many exclusive show-only specials from the biggest and best brands in the marketplace.

Included in the bumper list of companies displaying within the 20,000sq m trade area will be Ironman 4×4, with its massive selection of locally developed products now available in over 120 countries worldwide. For owners of 4x4s and SUVs, will there be something for everyone, with aftermarket accessories, protection equipment, safety, recovery and emergency gear, the latest and greatest trailers and caravans as well as tents, swags, camping gear and cooking equipment.

Boat lovers are in for a treat, with the latest models on display including fishing boats, tinnies, pontoon boats, chains, anchors and accessories. Folks who are into their fishing will have to keep an eye out for a bargain, with a wide range of the latest and greatest rods, reels, tackle, lures and accessories on display and ready to take home.

Adventure sports are also taken care of, with personal watercraft, kayaks, dirtbikes, mountain bikes as well as all manner of recreational sports equipment on show. For those looking for the next big adventure, there will be an array of information available from a range of tourist destinations and tourism activities such as fishing charters. With all this choice available in the one place, the National 4×4 Outdoors Show, Fishing & Boating Expo is the genuine one-stop shop for anyone looking for any outdoor products, with attendees able to compare the available options side by side.

By popular demand, the Action Arena returns with non-stop high-adrenalin thrills, including the crazy antics of Australia’s number-one stuntman Matty Mingay. Thrilling fans nation-wide, Mingay and his Hot Wheels Stunt Show now includes his 12-year-old son Maddzy and will no doubt have crowds on the edge of their seats as they perform outrageous tyre-shredding stunts and jumps in their high-octane performance.

At the same time, there will be plenty of entertainment on multiple stages, which will host a long roll call of special guests and visiting industry experts ready to share their expertise, experiences and sensational stories with show visitors. On-site demonstrations will include tutorials on a variety of angling skills and the effectiveness of different fishing equipment.

There will be plenty of treats to be shared on the Catch and Cook Stage, with various friends of the show putting their culinary skills to the test, at the same time sharing some top tales from travels past. For those looking to get more hands-on and in the driver’s seat, the 4×4 Proving Ground is back and in its new location and larger-scale format will be perfect for putting the latest 4WDs on the market through their paces on purpose-built tracks, mirroring the toughest off-road conditions.

Viewers will be able to learn the keys to safe towing, correct winching procedures, as well as recovery tips, ensuring a successful next outing off the beaten track. After almost three decades, the National 4×4 Outdoors Show, Fishing & Boating Expo is well established as Queensland’s biggest and most comprehensive outdoor lifestyle show, attracting more than 30,000 visitors annually.

Officially supported once again by the Boating Industry Association, the exhibition is at the centre of Queensland’s favourite recreational pastime. A range of transport options will get you to and from the Brisbane Showgrounds, including multiple public transport options as well as more parking than ever before has been made available on site.

Open from 9am to 6pm on Friday and Saturday and 9am to 5pm on Sunday, tickets can be pre-purchased online or available at the event.

Children 15 and under are free when accompanied by a paying adult, while pensioner concessions are also available.

Tickets are on sale now, and you can enter the unique promo code ‘BUSHBEACH’ for an awesome 15 percent off adult tickets.

To grab your tickets and for more information, visit 4x4show.com.au/brisbane