The Numbers
300+
Exhibitors
12
Zones
3
Days
Planning your visit?Hours, parking, food,
Hours, parking, food,
and everything in between.
The practical stuff — sorted before you arrive.
Want to exhibit?Get in front of thousands
Get in front of thousands
of excited outdoor enthusiasts.
NZ's largest outdoor expo. South Island's only.
Gates open in
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Days
—
Hours
—
Minutes
Dates
2–4 October 2026
Fri · Sat · Sun
Venue
Canterbury Agricultural Park,
Christchurch
Christchurch
Hours
9am – 4pm
About the ExpoEverything outdoor.
Everything outdoor.
Under the Canterbury sky.
For every Kiwi who wants to spend more time outside — whether it's your first kayak or your tenth fishing rod. Outdoor Expo is the South Island's home of the outdoor community.
300+ Brands
One place, every category.
Boating, camping, fishing, 4×4, cycling, and everything in between — compared side by side in a single afternoon.
South Island's Own
The industry comes to you.
The only place the entire outdoor industry gathers in the South Island. No flight to the North Island required.
Built for Everyone
First-timers to veterans.
Bring the family, bring the questions, leave with what you need. Made for how Kiwis enjoy the outdoors.
Outdoor Expo 202612 Zones.
12 Zones.
Bigger than ever.
From boating to bikes, 4×4 to family camping — the full 2026 zone line-up is coming soon. Get a feel for the scale with last year's guide.
2026 Line-upSome familiar faces
Some familiar faces
are already back.
The full exhibitor directory drops closer to the event. Here's a preview of brands returning from 2025.
2025 In PicturesWhat our visitors
What our visitors
experienced last year.
From family camping setups to live demos and big-rig walkthroughs — a snapshot of the 2025 floor.
From 2025 visitors
“Came for the boats, left with a tent and a fishing rod we'd been talking about for two years.”
P
The Patersons
Rangiora
“Best place to compare gear without the sales pressure. Talked to the people who actually make the stuff.”
M
Marcus W.
Christchurch
“The kids loved the demos. We loved the variety. Already planning next year.”
K
Kate & Tom
Timaru
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