Show N Shine Melbourne 2026
Whether you’re all about practical rigs or live for hardcore off-roading, this is your stage. Strut your stuff, show off your beast, and check out what everyone else has been tinkering on.
It’s more than a competition — it’s a spark of ideas, inspiration for your next 4x4 upgrade, and a chance to pick up tips from the pros.
Meet fellow owners, hear epic adventure stories, swap lessons learned, and dive into a community that lives and breathes 4x4. Jump in — once you’re in, you’ll never look back.
Competition Categories:
Friday
Vintage Classics: Pre - 1990: Classic 4WDs, authenticity, originality and mechanical condition
Saturday
Terrific Tourer: Focus is on off grid capability, towing loads, fuel efficiency, originality and long haul reliability
Sunday
Rough & Tumble: with a focus of function, off road capabilities, originality and tackling tough terrains
Show Pony: Elite 4WD builds that push boundaries, show quality presentation, no expense spared, originality and exceptional craftmanship
Think your build deserves a spot? Apply now and show the community what makes your rig stand out.
All vehicles entered must be road worthy and meet the current standards for VSI 8 in accordance to the national code of practice VSB 14
Click here for more information
Some of the common standards that we see vehicles non-compliant in are below. To save any issues on the day ( and the risk a vehicle won’t be judged) we suggest you take any non-complaint parts off before showing at the event e.g. take off the fishing rod holder, any extra lights etc.
- Accessories cannot be protruding from the bullbar( fishing rod holders, lights)
- Accessories cannot be mounted above the bullbar (lights etc)
- The vehicle cannot have more than four additional forward facing lights
- The tyre size must be no larger than 25mm of factory without an engineering certificate
- The tyres must not protrude out the side of the vehicle
Finalist must comply with all competition terms and conditions. A copy of the terms and conditions can be found via this link.
Please note:
* Vehicles that have previously participated in a Show N Shine competition may not be selected again.
* Vehicles sponsored by 4x4 brands are not eligible for entry.
* Entrants working within the 4x4 industry whose vehicles are used for business promotion are not
eligible to enter.
These guidelines are in place to ensure fairness among participants and to showcase a diverse range of vehicles at each event.
It’s more than a competition — it’s a spark of ideas, inspiration for your next 4x4 upgrade, and a chance to pick up tips from the pros.
Meet fellow owners, hear epic adventure stories, swap lessons learned, and dive into a community that lives and breathes 4x4. Jump in — once you’re in, you’ll never look back.
Competition Categories:
Friday
Vintage Classics: Pre - 1990: Classic 4WDs, authenticity, originality and mechanical condition
Saturday
Terrific Tourer: Focus is on off grid capability, towing loads, fuel efficiency, originality and long haul reliability
Sunday
Rough & Tumble: with a focus of function, off road capabilities, originality and tackling tough terrains
Show Pony: Elite 4WD builds that push boundaries, show quality presentation, no expense spared, originality and exceptional craftmanship
Think your build deserves a spot? Apply now and show the community what makes your rig stand out.
All vehicles entered must be road worthy and meet the current standards for VSI 8 in accordance to the national code of practice VSB 14
Click here for more information
Some of the common standards that we see vehicles non-compliant in are below. To save any issues on the day ( and the risk a vehicle won’t be judged) we suggest you take any non-complaint parts off before showing at the event e.g. take off the fishing rod holder, any extra lights etc.
- Accessories cannot be protruding from the bullbar( fishing rod holders, lights)
- Accessories cannot be mounted above the bullbar (lights etc)
- The vehicle cannot have more than four additional forward facing lights
- The tyre size must be no larger than 25mm of factory without an engineering certificate
- The tyres must not protrude out the side of the vehicle
Finalist must comply with all competition terms and conditions. A copy of the terms and conditions can be found via this link.
Please note:
* Vehicles that have previously participated in a Show N Shine competition may not be selected again.
* Vehicles sponsored by 4x4 brands are not eligible for entry.
* Entrants working within the 4x4 industry whose vehicles are used for business promotion are not
eligible to enter.
These guidelines are in place to ensure fairness among participants and to showcase a diverse range of vehicles at each event.
