Sydney International Boat Show

01/08/2024 - 04/09/2024
International Convention Centre Sydney and Cockle Bay Marina, Darling Harbour - Sydney
No. of Exhibitors: 250
No. of Visitors: 45,000

Visitor information

Show open to:
Public & Trade
Entrance fees:
Adults AUD29.50 - other tickets avaiable
Catalogue:
Free
 
The Sydney International Boat Show was launched as a standalone event in 1968. The first boat show site was at the Horden Pavilion at Moore Park, where it remained until 1985. The show ventured to a temporary facility in Pyrmont from 1986 to 1988, where an on-water component was introduced. These three years laid the foundation for what would be a long stint at the nearby Darling Harbour. 1989 was a milestone year with the opening of the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre. This large, first-class facility had the added benefit of Cockle Bay being a short walking distance. The show grew immensely in Darling Harbour for 25 years until 2013. The major upgrade of Darling Harbour started soon after the show in 2013, which meant relocating to a temporary facility at Glebe Island for three years from 2014 to 2016. It also meant a split show, with the now very large and popular marina component in Cockle Bay, and a ferry service transporting show guests between the two locations. The show returned to Darling Harbour for it’s 50th edition in 2017. Since this time, the undercover displays are located within the spacious International Convention Centre, Sydney, and the spectacular marina displays just minutes away on Cockle Bay.

Organizer information

Company:
Mulpha Events on behalf of Boating Industry Association Ltd
Email:
Phone:
+61 7 5577 6011
Street:
City:
ZIP:
Country:
Australia

Venue

Name:
International Convention Centre Sydney and Cockle Bay Marina, Darling Harbour - Sydney
Street:
14 Darling Drive
City:
Darling Harbour
ZIP:
2009
Country:
Australia
Airport:
10 km
City centre:
1 km
 
Transport from airport arranged: no
Accommodation packages: no

Space/exhibitor enquiries

Name:
Mulpha Evens
Phone:
+61 7 5577 6011
Email:
 
Retail selling allowed: yes
Exhibitors' lounge: no

Composition of show

Sailboats:
10%
Powerboats:
55%
OtherBoats:
0%
Accessories and equipment:
5%
Engines:
10%
Surfing:
0%
Diving:
5%
Rowing/Kayaking:
5%
Marinas:
5%
Tourism:
3%
Organisations/Institutions Clubs:
0%
Services:
2%
Other:
0%
Percentage covered space:
55%
Percentage outside on land:
0%
Percentage on water:
45%
Boats afloat:
210%

Future dates

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