National 4x4 Outdoors Show returns to Melbourne
After two years of COVID-enforced cancellations, the National 4x4 Outdoors Show returns to Melbourne this week, with the Melbourne Showgrounds in Ascot Vale to host three big days of products, activities and entertainment celebrating the great Australian outdoor adventure.
Running from Friday, 19 August, to Sunday, 21 August, the 2022 National 4x4 Outdoors Show Melbourne will give Melbournians access to everything they need to prepare for their next day trip, weekender or longer getaway in the great outdoors.
The show will host the biggest names in 4x4 accessories and upgrades, as well as campers, caravans, outdoor adventure accessories, tourism and apparel, with participating brands and companies including ARB, Legendex, Opposite Lock, AFN Fishing, Rhino-Rack, Bob Jane T-Marts, AEG Powertools, Aussie Arvos, Jayco, Hulk 4x4, Isuzu, Aussie Boat Sales, Hardkorr Campers, Bendix, RAW4x4, Red Dirt Diary, RV Storage Solutions, Garmin, Fulcrum Suspensions and many, many more.
The event website – www.4x4show.com.au/melbourne - includes a comprehensive ‘Bargain Hunters Guide’, outlining the specials on offer, including savings of 50 per cent on selected products and hundreds of dollars on others. Using the guide, showgoers can mark products to check out on their visit, with show-only competitions also part of the mix.
“We are super excited to be back in Melbourne after two years and are proud to have once again gathered all the leading outdoors focused companies under the one roof. I know they are just as thrilled as we are and ready for a big event,” said Jon Perry, Event Director.
“Our aim for the show is that it inspires everyone, novices to advanced outdoor people, providing them with a wide range of tips, advice and insider hacks, as well as a complement of show-only specials and bargains that will see them leaving the show fully equipped and ready to experience all that Australia has to offer.
“A great family day out, the Show has continued to evolve and while the products on display cover every off-road situation, this year we welcome a host of new exhibitors and with a concerted focus on educating and informing visitors.”
Much more than just a one-stop product shop, the National 4x4 Outdoors Show Melbourne also features live entertainment, interactive experiences, informative presentations and demonstrations of four-wheel driving skills and recovery techniques.
The popular Outback Stage will play host to some of the finest and funniest of Australia’s off-roading personalities, including Aussie Arvos & MadMatt, Jase Andrews from All 4 Adventure, Sam Eyles from Built Not Bought, 4WD Vic, Brianna & Bridget from Red Dirt Diary, as well as show stalwarts Shaun, Graham and Jocko from 4WD 24/7.
If you’re keen to check out the latest and greatest 4x4 machinery over a variety of terrain, the Proving Ground will be running off-roading demonstrations all weekend, with the team from Four Wheel Drive Victoria be on hand to help with a range of practical tips and tricks.
To further boost your 4x4 knowledge, sit in on one of the scheduled Garage Talk sessions and get the low-down from seasoned pros on key essentials for 4x4ing, including trip preparation, towing, safety, electronics, and more.
For thrills and spills, head to the Action Arena, where the team from Free Style Now will be providing heart-stopping action for the whole family, while a dedicated 'Kids Terrain' section features a carousel, dodgem cars and much more for the kids.
For the grown-ups, the Outback Bar offers the chance to relax and enjoy a smoked BBQ lunch, a drink and some live music, before heading back out to explore all the show offerings. There will also be a huge range of other food and beverages options.
Finally, the team at Black Snake Productions will present Australia’s reptiles, while also sharing important lifesaving information when encountering our dangerous wildlife in their natural habitat.
To get the most out of your time at the National 4x4 Outdoors Show, the interactive website allows you to make a wish list of the various guest speakers, presentations and activities you’d like to see, ensuring you don’t miss a thing. A handy map is also featured on the website, identifying all of the key exhibits, plus specialist themed areas and attractions.
Tickets for the National 4x4 Outdoors Show are available online. Adult tickets are $24, with children under 16 years admitted free by pre-registration. Two-day bundle tickets and three-day passes are also available.
For ticket sales and further details, visit www.4x4show.com.au/melbourne
