Melbourne Boat Show

The Melbourne Boat Show is the largest event for the local marine industry, with thousands of exhibitors gathering in the city every year to display their latest products and services.

It is Victoria’s largest and premier boat show, attracting boaters, water sport enthusiasts, fishing aficionados and non-boaters, state-wide, nationally and internationally.

Melbourne Boat Show 2024 Dates & Ticket Prices, Convention Centre

Whether you’re boating or fishing on Australia’s inland waterways or prefer the open waters, the Melbourne Boat Show has everything for the boatie, fisho, or sailor. Its boats, tackle, and technology are designed to make your adventure on the water even more enjoyable.

There’s something for everyone, with sensational boat displays along the Docklands’ waterfront and across seven marinas. Great stage presentations, a fun kids’ zone, the Heritage & Wooden Boat precinct, Super Tank, Rig Rundown and more!

The Honda Marine Main Stage

Clear your calendar! Don’t miss the great line up of stage talent at the 2024 Melbourne Boat Show.

Rig Rundown

At this year’s show, Rig Rundown will feature ten incredible rigged-up boats, offering attendees an exclusive opportunity to get up close and personal with the vessels that define the world of boating.

The boats have remarkable fit-outs from esteemed manufacturers such as Haines Hunter, Tidal Marine, Tasman, Bluefin, Mclay, Caribbean, and more. This showcase promises to be a highlight of the 2024 Melbourne Boat Show.

Supertank

This is an exciting opportunity to see what the fish see without getting wet. During the 20 – 25-minute fishing demonstrations, viewers of the Berkley Supertank fishing show will see exactly how different lures and techniques work.

Spectators can use these techniques easily in many different areas to improve their fishing results the next time they go on the water.

The 14,000-litre Berkley Super Fishing Tank is designed to give the public a fish-eye view of the world of angling. Presentations include catch-and-release techniques, preserving a catch for the dinner table, mastering lures, and gear tips for first-timers.

The professionals from Berkley will also demonstrate how different types of fish react and are attracted to different lures and lure movements, as well as showing off the different techniques used by many of today’s top anglers.

Showgoers will learn from the best, and the hope is that they’ll translate those methods when they’re out on the water themselves. Berkley is one of the world’s leading fishing tackle companies, using cutting-edge technology to make fishing fun and help anglers everywhere catch more fish.

Heritage Ferry Ride

Journey around Victoria Harbour on the beautiful Grower and explore the full breadth of the Melbourne Boat Show. Make your way to and from Docklands and the Heritage & Wooden Boat Precinct.

The ferry costs $2 per person for a round trip. The ferry can carry a maximum of 30 passengers on each journey.

Saturday 19 Oct: 11am – 5pm
Sunday 20 Oct: 11am – 3pm

Coast Guard & Flare Demonstrations

A marine search and rescue organisation composed entirely of volunteers.

The team from St Kilda Coast Guard will be at this year’s show. Come to the marina and have a chat to the Skipper and Crew to find out how the Australian Volunteer Coast Guard helps to keep you safe on the water. Board the rescue vessel, which responds to marine incidents, rescuing hundreds of people each year!

The Australian Volunteer Coast Guard is dedicated to serving our boating community around Australia through search & rescue response and more.

They also provide a range of marine training programs including Marine Licence, First Aid and VHF Marine Radio, all designed to help you be safer and certified on the water.

SUZUKI MARINE KIDS ZONE

Face Painting, Balloon Animals, Fishing Simulator & more.

Discover the amazing creatures living in our Bay with Seaweed Sally. Have your face painted and transform into a mermaid, pirate, or marine creature!

Saturday 19 October & Sunday 20 October

Getting There

The 2024 Melbourne Boat Show is in the heart of Docklands, at the New Quay Promenade & Harbour Esplanade.

The Docklands is easily accessible by public transport, including train, tram, and bus. It is a 5-minute walk from Southern Cross train station.
Secure car parking is available and conveniently located within the Docklands Harbourside precinct.

Train
The Southern Cross Station is a short stroll from Docklands. Regional trains also arrive at Southern Cross Station.

Tram
A number of trams take you directly to the Docklands. Including the free City Circle Tram.

Car
Parking is available at The District Docklands and many other car parks near the event.

Please plan to drive and allow extra time for Victoria’s Big Build, which impacts Wurundjeri Way and Dudley Street.

Bike
There are a number of on-road, off-road, and shared paths for bike riders at Docklands, and bicycle hoops are available for locking up your bike.

Please note bikes are not permitted to cycle through the event precinct.