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Rivergate preparations head for the home straight

by Narelle Jensen on 16 Sep 2012
Rivergate International Boat Show Rivergate Brisbane www.rivergate.com.au
Rivergate International Boat show is really gearing up. Channel 7’s 'Creek To Coast' featured segments on the 3 day event and there’s more to come on that show and 'The Great South East'.

A comprehensive advertising campaign is about to get underway across TV, radio and print, featuring all the highlights of the boat show, which runs from 5 to 7 October, 2012.

One of those highlights will be 'The Special Event' auction on Sunday 7 October at Rivergate Marina.

Believed to be a world first, the live bidding internet auction will offer more than 50 boats, new and used, some with no reserve.

Makes including Rivieria, Mustang, Maxum, Noble, Perry, Capricorn, Sea Ray, and Larson just to name a few and three Marina Berths will be also up for grabs!

More than 100 boat brands have joined Rivergate International Boat Show with Maritimo, Mustang, Sirocco, Hanse, Quintrex, Kawasaki and Yamaha joining the Exhibitor List.

We also have a variety of quality marine product suppliers attending the event.

Exhibitors also have the chance to win a snow ski holiday package to Mt. Hotham, staying at Arlberg Snow Ski Resort.

Visitors to the Boat Show will experience the best boating has to offer and there’s something for the rest of the family too.

The iconic Kookaburra Queen paddle wheeler will host 'River Rhapsody' morning teas on both Saturday and Sunday during the Boat Show. Enjoy a leisurely cruise 2 hour cruise from the Boat Show. Indulge in a traditional high tea accompanied by fashions and styling workshops from Marg K boutiques. You can win a morning tea for 4 on the 'Kookaburra Queen'. Just listen to 4BC from next weekend or get a copy of Brisbane’s social magazine, BMag.

Win a luxury resort island holiday for 2 on beautiful Borocay Island in the Philippines, plus 2 nights in Manila, airfares and all transfers. Just complete your details on the back of your entry ticket and place it in the competition box at the entrances to the Boat Show.

The luxury charter yacht 'Pure Adrenalin' will be at the Boat Show. This beautifully appointed 27m cruiser hosted HRH Queen Elizabeth II during her visit to Brisbane earlier this year. Why not join the festivities and charter 'Pure Adrenalin' during the boat show for a lunchtime or sunset cruise.

'Pure Adrenalin' caters from 20 to 60 comfortably.

The family friendly Rivergate International Boat Show will be alive with fashion, fabulous food and fun for the kids! Adults $10, kids 17 and under free.

Come by Car or catch the ferry from Brett’s wharf, Hamilton but don’t miss it! Rivergate International Boat Show 5, 6 and 7 October, 2012 at Rivergate Marina, Rivergate Place, Murarrie. Just downstream from the Gateway Bridge.

More at www.rivergateboatshow.com.au
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