Outdoor Boat Show & Live Boat Auctions
Tick all the pandemic-safe boxes AND enjoy the great outdoors! The family friendly Horizon Shores Boat & Marine Show is again coming to the Gold Coast, Friday 26th to Sunday 28th February, with a new night market for 2021, live music and more. Here’s everything you need to know to make the most of your visit:
WHY VISIT A BOAT SHOW?
Boat shows feature a huge range of boats and boating accessories, watercraft, and fishing and water sports equipment. The three-day Horizon Shores Boat & Marine Show will offer these and plenty more. Visit a variety of boating and fishing demonstrations from our incredible range of exhibitors, experience delicious food and wine, partake in or watch live boat auctions, and keep you and the kids entertained with free water activities, games, and stage shows.
Best of all, you’ll gain an invaluable insight into everything within the boating and marine lifestyle from industry experts and other boating enthusiasts. If you’re looking to buy a boat or jet ski, a boat show is the place to do it! With displays from all the major manufacturers, you can find the boat or jet ski that’s right for you.
SHOULD I TAKE THE WHOLE FAMILY?
Absolutely! There is entertainment for the whole family at the Horizon Shores Boat & Marine Show, including family friendly activities and entertainment, free water activities, night shows, amazing food and wine offerings, as well as live music performances. If you’re a boat lover but your partner and kids aren’t quite as enthusiastic as you (yet), get involved in everything else on offer throughout the event with a variety of demonstrations, shows and water activities.
WHY IT’S GREAT TO BUY AT A BOAT SHOW
The Horizon Boat & Marine Show hosts all the major dealers in one convenient location so you can compare brands, models and prices to find the right boat for you. Another benefit of purchasing at the show is the likelihood of finding a great deal. Many dealers offer ‘boat show specials’ and are also willing to negotiate to secure a sale on the day, in order to remain competitive.
At the show you will also get the opportunity to participate in the LIVE BOAT AUCTIONS, hosted by Marine Auctions. Whether you’re bidding or not, the excitement of a live boat auction is unmatched. If you’re lucky, you may win the boat of your dreams. The Horizon Shores Boat & Marine Show has been designed for the everyday boating person, so you’ll find plenty of new and second-hand boats and watercraft to suit your budget.
WHAT TO DO BEFORE YOU GET TO A BOAT SHOW
This year we are offering free entry to all guests who pre-register for tickets, so organise this beforehand. Avoid any parking issues by hopping on one of Horizon Shores Boat & Marine Show’s free shuttle buses, leaving every hour from Ormeau Train Station. Make sure you wear comfortable, easily removable shoes. You’ll be walking around a lot to see everything, and dealers may ask you to remove your shoes before stepping aboard their vessels.
BUYING TIPS
Do your research before arriving. Ensure you consider all the additional costs, negotiate on price, warranties, optional accessories, delivery dates, and training.
At auction, set yourself a price target, pre-approve your finance, identification required to register, bid in smaller increments, be unemotional and confident, read the auctioneer’s terms and conditions before you arrive and be prepared to pay a deposit on the day to confirm your purchase if your auction bid is successful.
Register for tickets at www.horizonboatshow.com.au
