The 2025 NZ Fishing, Hunting & 4X4 Expo is gearing up to be bigger and better than last year, returning to Rotorua’s Energy Events Centre from 22–24 August. Last year’s event drew nearly 11,000 attendees, and organisers are promising a jam-packed experience for anyone who loves the outdoors—especially if that love includes boats, fishing, hunting, or all three.
Boats unlock a side of New Zealand that’s wild, remote, and deeply rewarding. For many, that means casting lines and chasing fish. But for some, the journey leads deeper—up braided rivers and across misty estuaries—toward the hunting grounds. Whether you’re chasing venison upriver or drifting silently into duck country, boat-based hunting is a tradition laced with challenge, solitude, and respect.
Boats, bait and bows: what you’ll find
Across the show floor and outdoor demo areas, over 100 exhibitors will showcase top-tier gear for the boating, fishing, hunting, 4×4, and adventure lifestyle sectors.
Boating brands on show
If you’re in the market for a boat—or just want to see what’s new—this year’s lineup includes Stabicraft (Ocean Craft Marine), Buccaneer Boats (Telfer Boats), Image Boats, and local boatbuilders Walker Boats, and SeaBoss Boats (Thompson Marine) showing off their latest models.
Plus marine electronics and accessories including from Garmin Marine, Lowrance, Victron Energy, and Yamaha Marine. You’ll also find fishing and accessories including from Aeroo Drones, Last Cast Bait and Tackle, Bait Cannons, Snapper Head, and hunting and accessories including from Rumax Hunting Tools, Latitude Gear, Hunting Industry Supplies, Night Vision NZ, Huntsman Optics.
There’s also a strong lifestyle presence for boaties and fishos with gear, gadgets, clothing, and gourmet treats.
It’s all designed to bring the outdoors community together—whether you hunt in the bush, fish offshore, dive the reef, or just love a good yarn over a firepit and a beer.
Plan your weekend
📍 Rotorua Energy Events Centre
🗓 22–24 August 2025
🎟 Tickets, exhibitor info, and more: wildnzexpo.co.nz
