2026 Gippsland Lakes Boat Show
The Gippsland Lakes Boat Show is a major regional showcase for the marine industry, bringing together boat brands, dealerships, equipment suppliers, service providers and on-water experiences in the heart of the Gippsland Lakes at Paynesville, coinciding with the Paynesville Classic Boat Rally.
Designed to connect industry with an engaged and highly relevant boating audience, the event provides exhibitors with direct access to recreational boaters, anglers and families, while complementing the long-standing Classic Boat Rally and reinforcing the Gippsland Lakes’ position as one of Australia’s premier boating and fishing destinations.
Industry participation
Marine businesses interested in exhibiting at the Gippsland Lakes Boat Show can use the Exhibitor Hub to access:
Public information
For consumer-facing information, including event details and ticketing:
The public Gippsland Lakes Boat Show website provides full event information free public tickets can be booked online.
The Bream Cup
A Premier Tournament Event
Held alongside the Gippsland Lakes Boat Show, the Bream Cup is a prestigious catch-and-release tournament featuring a $15,000 prize pool and attracting some of Australia’s top competitive bream anglers to Paynesville and the Gippsland Lakes.
For industry, the Bream Cup delivers strong commercial and engagement value, drawing a dedicated fishing audience and showcasing:
Professionally fitted tournament boats
Specialist fishing electronics and accessories
High-performance setups viewed up close and in action on the water
The BIAV is the peak body for the marine sector, and represents an industry worth $4.5 Billion dollars to the Victorian economy and provides more than 17,700 jobs. BIAV represents its members and supports the over 203,000 registered boat owners, 450,000 marine license holders, and 900,000 boating participants in Victoria each year.
