Visitor information
The 2008 Australian International Motor Show will be held at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre in Darling Harbour from 5.00pm Thursday 9 October through to Sunday 19 October 2008. To find out what to see and when, check out What's On.
Tickets
Tickets can be purchased at the venue or online. Visit Tickets for all your ticketing options.
Family day
When planning your trip, remember that there are two Family Days this year – on both Saturday's of the show. Sponsored by Roary the Racing Car, Family Day has an Activity Zone with loads of car related fun, including colouring comps, treasure hunts and screenings of Roary's TV show. Cartoon celebrity appearances by Fifi from Fifi and the Flowertots and Bob the Builder will add to the excitement.
The Wiggles' Dorothy the Dinosaur will visit The Volkswagen Pavilion on Saturday 18 October. To find out more about what's happening on both Family Days, visit Family Day.
Where to eat
If you crave more than just cars at the Australian International Motor Show, your visit can be a gastronomic as well as automotive experience. Visit Where to Eat to find out what and where to eat at the motor show.
How to get here
You'll find information on public transport links to Darling Harbour and parking around the show.
Where to stay
If you're visiting the show from out of town, Sydney has plenty of accommodation to suit all budgets.
The Lido Group can offer good rates at a range of hotels close to the venue, exclusive to motor show ticket holders.
It's double the fun for kids at the motor show's two Family Days.
What's on
| Sunday, 19 October 2008 - Family Day | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 11.30am - 12.30pm | Stone Brothers racing drivers James Courtney and Shane van Gisbergen Visit the Navman stand to meet Stone Brothers V8 Supercar veteran James Courtney and young gun Shane van Gisbergen. |
Navman, Hall 3 |  |
| 2.30pm | Shannon's Auction Sporting classics from Australia, Britain, Germany and Italy will go under the hanner, as well a legendary Ford race car expected to sell in the $320-350,000 price range. NSW number plate 'Z' is expected to sell for $20-25,000. |
Holden, Hall 1 |  |
| All day | Waeco 4x4 Action Track Make sure you visit the custom built 4x4 track located outside the halls of the show - it's bush driving in the city! |
Waeco 4x4 Action Track |  |
| All day | Waeco GTR2 racing simulator Waeco is giving you the opportunity to win prizes by racing against your mates on their GTR-2 simulators - go get racing! |
Waeco, Hall 1 |  |
| On the hour | City Safety demonstrations You'll be amazed at the technology featuring in road cars these days when you see Volvo's car that can't crash. |
Volvo, Hall 1 |  |
Dates & times
The show is on between Thursday October 9 through to Sunday October 19. Following are the opening times:
| Thursday, October 9 | 5:00pm – 10:00pm |
| Other weekdays | 10:00am – 10:00pm |
| Saturdays | 9:00am – 10:00pm |
| Sunday, October 12 | 9:00am – 9:00pm |
| Sunday, October 19 | 9:00am – 7:00pm |
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