The Sydney International Boat Show is the largest recreational marine event in the southern hemisphere.

It first ran in 1968 and since then has played host to over three million visitors who arrive to be entertained, educated, speak to the experts, and to be inspired by this wonderful pastime enjoyed by millions each year.

Owned and organised by the Boating Industry Association (BIA), the industry’s peak body, the Sydney International Boat Show has consistently delivered an excellent balance of products to meet the needs of both experienced boaters together with an abundance of education to help new people entering recreational boating. The event has become the annual pilgrimage for those regularly on the water, or a must visit location for those wanting to do so.

Staged annually since 1968, it stands unchallenged as the largest and most important recreational boating exhibition in the region. A member of the prestigious International Federation of Boat Show Organisers (IFBSO) the BIA has been responsible for the grand exhibition since it began 48 years ago

Times:

Thurs, Sun, Mon: 10am to 6pm
Fri, Sat: 10am to 7pm

Location:

Cockle Bay Marina in Darling Harbour & Sydney Exhibition Centre @ Glebe Island

The Show is located at two great waterfront sites on Sydney Harbour.  The in-water exhibits are in Cockle Bay Marina in Darling Harbour.  The undercover exhibits are at the fabulousSydney Exhibition Centre @ Glebe Island.

A free ferry service operates between the two locations and the journey on beautiful Sydney Harbour takes on average 25 minutes to complete.

Parking options are available at both Glebe Island and Darling Harbour for those wishing to drive to the show.

With Darling Harbour being a main hub of entertainment for Sydney, there are plenty of public transport and accommodation options

Tickets

Tickets for the show can be purchased in advance on-line,

or at the door to the Show.  Ticketing offices will be operating on show days at Palm Grove in Darling Harbour, and the two entry points at Glebe Island; in Hall 1 (Ferry Terminal entry) and Hall 3 (Car Park entry).

Ticket Prices

• Adult – $21.00 (18 years & over)
• Child – $13.00 (6 to 17 years)
• Family – $49.00 (2 adults & 3 children)
• 2-Day Guest Pass – $30.00
• 3-Day Guest Pass – $40.00
• Pensioner – $15.00
• Seniors – $19.00