⚓ Why Every Kiwi Boatie Should Attend the 2025 Hutchwilco Boat Show
Your Guide to NZ’s Biggest Marine Event of the Year
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🌊 From world-class gear to exclusive product reveals, here’s why this year’s show is a must-do event for anyone who loves the ocean.
Whether you're a seasoned skipper, a summer harbour cruiser, or dreaming of your first family boat, the Hutchwilco Boat Show 2025 is New Zealand’s premier event for marine lovers.
Held at Auckland Showgrounds from May 15–18, 2025, this annual event is the ultimate destination for NZ boaties seeking the latest boats, tech, tackle, and gear—and a chance to connect with the lifestyle we all love.
🚤 1. Explore the Best in Kiwi Boat Innovation
The Hutchwilco Boat Show is the launchpad for New Zealand boatbuilders, and 2025 is no exception.
Brands like Surtees, Extreme, FC Boats, and Stabicraft will unveil their newest models—from rugged aluminium fishing vessels to luxury trailer boats.
👀 Don’t miss the Surtees 750 Game Fisher paired with Yamaha’s F300 V6—one of the most anticipated offshore setups of the year.
🔗 View the Surtees 750 Game Fisher specs
🛠️ 2. Get Hands-On with the Latest Gear & Electronics
If you love gadgets, this is your playground.
See what’s new from top marine tech brands like:
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Garmin, Lowrance, Simrad, and Raymarine
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CHIRP sonar, multi-function displays (MFDs), and mobile-linked GPS systems
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Electric trolling motors, autopilot systems, and boat monitoring apps
This is your chance to ask questions directly to the experts and even see some tech in action.
🔍 Search term tip: “marine electronics NZ 2025” – this is your hook.
🎣 3. Learn from the Pros at the Shimano Fishing Pavilion
🎤 Live Masterclasses will run all weekend, featuring legends like:
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Matt Watson (The ITM Fishing Show)
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Tony Orton (Bluewater Marine)
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Local experts sharing tips on targeting kingfish, snapper, and topwater tactics
Whether you’re into trolling, soft baiting, or diving, you’ll walk away with new strategies and gear insights.
👨👩👧👦 4. It’s One of the Best Family-Friendly Events in Auckland This May
The Hutchwilco Boat Show isn’t just for adults—it’s packed with interactive attractions for kids, including:
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A giant inflatable pirate ship
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Bumper boats in a water lagoon
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The always-hilarious rodeo shark ride
Plus, there’s face painting, crafts, and food vendors to round out a full day of fun for all ages.
📸 Perfect for a rainy weekend plan or a family day out.
🔗 See more family attractions at the 2025 show
🐟 5. Celebrate Our Coastal Food Culture with the Kai Collective
Don’t miss the Kai Collective—a vibrant celebration of New Zealand’s seafood traditions (kaimoana).
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Watch live cooking demos
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Sample fresh pāua, smoked kahawai, and kina
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Learn how to prepare sustainable seafood at home
It’s a deep dive into coastal food and culture—perfect for anyone who’s ever turned a day on the boat into a feast with whānau.
🔗 Try our favourite kaimoana recipes from the show
🗺️ 6. Find Tides Out Maps – And Turn Your Favourite Spot Into Art
We’ll be at Hutchwilco too!
Come say kia ora, see our handcrafted wooden bathymetric maps, and discover how you can turn:
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Your favourite fishing hole
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Your family’s go-to summer bay
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That secret snapper spot
...into a custom map made just for you.
👉 Add a bespoke addition to your map
📍 Event Details
📅 When: May 15–18, 2025
📍 Where: Auckland Showgrounds, Greenlane
🎟️ Buy tickets at the official Hutchwilco Boat Show site
📚 Explore Our Hutchwilco Blog Series
✍️ Final Word
Whether you're in it for the gear, the food, the fishing, or the family day out, the Hutchwilco Boat Show 2025 is a must-do for anyone who loves New Zealand’s marine lifestyle.
See you there, map-lovers. 🌊