Sydney's premier annual marine event is gearing up for another big year, and for New Zealanders prepared to cross the Tasman, the 2026 Sydney Boat Show shapes up as a compelling destination. Spread across Sydney Showground from Thursday 30 July to Sunday 2 August, the show brings together more than 120 local and international exhibitors, hundreds of vessels, and thousands of products concentrated in one venue.
Among the headline attractions, Riviera will be turning heads with its much-anticipated 4300 Sports Express Motor Yacht, a model aimed squarely at buyers who want relaxed cruising matched with genuine entertaining capability. Caribbean, presenting under the Maritimo banner, rounds out the premium end with two flybridge models on display: the 40F Flybridge and the 27F Flybridge, giving serious cruising buyers plenty to consider.
Chapman Marine Group is casting a wide net across its stand. The all-new Sea Ray 230 SPO Outboard headlines the display, accompanied by a selection of Sea Ray bowriders, the Beneteau Antares 9 V2 Coupe, the Antares 8 V2, and the sporty Flyer 9 Sundeck. MW Marine is going even further, fielding its largest ever show display. Three Australian Premieres anchor the stand: the Jeanneau MF1095 Coupé S2, the Jeanneau Cap Camarat 9.0CC S2, and the Wellcraft 28 T-Top.
Water sports has its own dedicated territory at the show, with Malibu Boats, Axis Wake, and Nautique Central each presenting new-generation models. JSW Powersports adds to this section with the newest Sea Fox vessels alongside the high-performance SEABOB.
Hunts Marine, one of NSW's most respected family-owned dealerships, arrives at the 2026 show celebrating 80 years in the industry. Their stand features the Cruise Craft E695HT, E770HT, and EX635HT, plus the Extreme Boats Game King range, which includes the 696, the 616, and the brand-new 746. The 746 made its debut at the Auckland Boat Show earlier this year.
The programme across the four days extends well beyond browsing hulls and hardware. Fishing masterclasses are on the agenda, as are live cooking demonstrations with Paul 'Burty' Burt. The Supertank returns to bring fishing techniques to life in an interactive format, while families can take advantage of a dedicated kids' fishing clinic covering the basics of fishing, water safety, and outdoor recreation.
The 2026 Sydney Boat Show runs from 30 July to 2 August at Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park.
