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The Guardian
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Six reasons why the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show is the perfect family day out
Whether you're into superyacht luxury or messing around under the hood, there's nothing quite like the lifestyle that goes along with getting out on the water. That's why the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) returns every year to celebrate all things boating through a four-day event held on the Gold Coast. SCIBS will cram a lot into its 36th annual event when it returns to Sanctuary Cove from 22-25 May. On the main stage, there will be something for the whole family, with stage shows plus cooking, boating and fishing tips. All event long, an amazing selection of sleek superyachts will be docked and on display on the marina, ready for you to admire, and SCIBS hosts lots of kid-friendly immersive experiences, making it an unbeatable day out for everyone. Photograph: supplied Here are six reasons to be there – with the little ones in tow – when SCIBS returns for 2025. Colourful street performers will be roving SCIBS for the length of the event. They'll be dressed as everything from awe-inspiring acrobats on stilts to beautiful mermaids – in costumes that are sure to delight little visitors. And yes, they will stop for photos. Mr Kaboodle and the Wobbly Pirate Show. Photograph: supplied On the main stage you can settle in for a SCIBS staple: Mr Kaboodle and the Wobbly Pirate Show. This fantastic kids' show is on throughout the weekend, so there will be plenty of opportunities to catch it. The Berkley Supertank offers spectators a fish's-eye view of the world without having to get wet. A giant mobile fish tank, it will entertain dad and the kids alike. Little ones will love the chance to see so many fish swimming about, while fishing aficionados will get to watch expert Brett Thompson demonstrate different types of lures and angling techniques. Photograph: supplied Take the kids out on the water in the Sea Trial Zone, where you will have the chance to step aboard the latest vessels in an immersive boating experience. Experts will show you the ropes and be on hand to answer any questions you might have during the demonstration. This year, SCIBS is also launching a new Luxury Sea Trial Precinct, giving premium buyers an exclusive opportunity to test-drive cutting-edge vessels on the stunning Gold Coast waters. There's a dedicated kids' zone to be found at SCIBS, where you can stop in to enjoy oh-so-fun things such as face painting, glitter tattoos and arts and crafts. Photograph: supplied Saturday 24 May is World Boating Day - one big celebration of all things boating and marine. For the duration of SCIBS, attendees will have the chance to immerse themselves in the leisure boating scene – from cool gear and gadgets, to the latest innovation in watercraft. The kids will be thrilled by the spectacle, and you'll walk away with some new items for your wishlist. Sanctuary Cove is home to the InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort, a luxury hotel that is nestled amidst award-winning golf courses and 4.2ha of tropical gardens, looks out on the Sanctuary Cove Marina, and is famous for its lagoon pool. Other great stays on the Gold Coast include the child-friendly Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach, which offers the chance to book an adjoining room for your kids at 50% off, along with free breakfast and a late checkout. For a dependable budget option, Nobby Beach Holiday Village offers reasonably priced two-bedroom villas with enough room for the whole family to spread out, just 500 metres from the beach. The on-site swimming pool with a water slide is sure to keep the kids busy. If you're travelling to the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show, why not extend your stay and explore what else the Gold Coast has to offer? Arrive early in time to catch Blues on Broadbeach, the Gold Coast's blues music-focused festival, which hits town from 15-18 May. Most of the music is ticketless, so being there doesn't have to cost you a penny. Make your kids' dreams come true with a visit to the Gold Coast's famous theme parks: Movie World, Sea World, Wet'n'Wild and Dreamworld. You could also blow their minds with a trip to SkyPoint atop Q1, Australia's tallest building, which offers 360-degree views of the Gold Coast below. And the kids will love the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, home to capybaras, Tassie devils and even red pandas. See what's on at SCIBS.
The Guardian
28-03-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
What's your favourite sip and seafood duo?
Australia is one of the best places in the world to be on the water – we've got endless sunshine, beautiful beaches and a world-famous harbour to boot. So it makes sense that we're also home to one of the most exciting boating events in the southern hemisphere. Every year, the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) drops anchor on the Gold Coast to celebrate everything to do with being on, in and around the water. It's a four-day immersive event that showcases the best new boating tech and equipment, as well as putting on exclusive waterside experiences. SCIBS is a big deal in boating. Last year's event drew more than 40,000 visitors and featured more than 760 boats, 2,500 marine products and 330 exhibitors, all of whom came together to celebrate the fabulous lifestyle that goes along with boating. Whether you're into superyacht luxury, messing around under the hood, or are just dreaming of getting on the water, there's something there for everyone. No wonder it's known as the 'greatest show afloat'. SCIBS returns this year for its 36th annual event from 22-25 May, and tickets are on sale now, with entry starting at $32.85 a day. But it's not just the exhibitors (and the chance to rub shoulders with like-minded boat lovers) you have to look forward to. The best way to experience SCIBS is by soaking up the atmosphere at the Lagoon Beach Club, the show's on-site hospitality hub. It's a superyacht-inspired escape where you can sip Veuve Clicquot on ice, nibble on an all-day luxury grazing menu and enjoy live entertainment, all with the shimmering lagoon pool at the InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort as your backdrop. Think premium free-flowing beverages, vibey DJ sets and the ultimate beach club setting. Sound like your kind of fun? In partnership with the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show, we're giving readers the chance to do SCIBS in style with free Lagoon Beach Club access on Sunday 25 May. For your chance to win one of five double passes, all you have to do is tell us what you think is the ultimate seafood and beverage pairing – because nothing goes with being on the water like some freshly plated prawns, oysters or octopus. It could be a spicy margarita and some fresh ceviche. Kingfish carpaccio and a crisp lime soda. The classic combo of bubbly and king prawns (with some fresh lemon juice squeezed on top and some mayo to dip in, of course). Or something else entirely. We just want to hear what fabulous food and drink you'd be serving up on a superyacht, given the chance – whatever that is. Simply tell us below what you think is the greatest seafood and sip combo to win access to the Lagoon Beach Club, and your way into a fabulous waterside day out. Entries close Sunday 13 April 2025, so be quick. When: May 22-25, 2025. Where: Sanctuary Cove, Gold Coast, Queensland. Time: 9am-5pm daily (Lagoon Beach Club open 10am-5pm daily). Tickets: On sale now. Two entry passes to the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show and exclusive day entry to the Lagoon Beach Club (18-plus venue). When: Sunday May 25, 2025. Where: Sanctuary Cove, Gold Coast, Queensland. What time: The Lagoon Beach Club is open 10am-5pm. Dress code: Smart casual/cocktail attire at the Lagoon Beach Club. What's your favourite sip and seafood duo? Tell us in 50 words or less. Entries judged as the most creative, humorous or inspiring will win the prize. Enter your response here. Entering the Competition 1. The Mulpha Events – Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show competition (the 'Competition') is open to Australian residents aged 18 and over ('You') subject to paragraph 2 below. 2. Employees or agencies or their family members of GNM Australia Limited ('GNM', 'We') its group or parent companies, or anyone else connected with the Competition may not enter the Competition. 3. By entering the Competition, You are accepting these terms and conditions. 4. To enter the Competition, You must answer the designated question. Only one code can be redeemed per customer. The entries judged as the most creative, humorous or inspiring will win the prize. 5. Designated question: What's your favourite sip and seafood duo? Tell us in 50 words or less. 6. If You have any questions about how to enter or in connection with the Competition, please e-mail us at with 'Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show Competition' in the subject line. 7. You are responsible for the cost (if any) of sending your Competition entry to us. 8. Only one entry is permitted per person. 9. Start date: AEST Monday 31 March 2025. The closing date and time of the competition is 11:59 PM AEST on Sunday 13 April 2025. Entries received after that date and time will not be considered. GNM reserves the right in its absolute discretion to extend the closing date where the entries are not of sufficient quality. 10. You own the copyright to your Competition entry as its author. 11. By submitting an entry to the Competition, You give GNM: a. Permission for your entry to be published on and grant GNM and its group companies a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide licence to republish your Competition entry in electronic format and hard copy for purposes connected with the Competition; and right to use your name and town or city of residence for the sole purpose of identifying You as the author of your entry and/or as a winner of the Competition. 12. Your entry must be your own work, must not be copied, must not contain any third-party materials and/or content that You do not have permission to use and must not otherwise be obscene, defamatory or in breach of any applicable legislation or regulations. If We have reason to believe your entry is not your own work or otherwise breaches this paragraph 12, then We may not consider it. 13. Your responses are secure as the form is encrypted and only the Guardian has access to your contributions. We will keep the names of individuals anonymous if you wish and won't use any of your experiences without getting your permission beforehand. We will only use the data you provide us for the purpose of this Guardian Australia competition. 14. We will delete any personal data when we no longer require it for this purpose. For more information please read our privacy policy. Draw and notification of winner 15. The winner(s) will be chosen based on their skill in answering the designated question. Only one entry is permitted per person. 16. The decision of who the winners are will be made on Monday 14 April 2025 at 12:00pm. The decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. The Prizes 17. Five winners will each win double passes to the Lagoon Beach Club VIP on Sunday 25th May 2025. Each ticket includes entry to the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show on the nominated day and exclusive entry to the Lagoon Beach Club. Each ticket is valued at $421.70 each for a total prize pool of $4,217. 18. Winners will be notified by GNM by email by 4:00pm AEDT on 14 April 2025. If a winner does not respond to GNM within 24 hours of being notified by GNM, then the winner's prize will be forfeited and GNM shall be entitled to award the prize to the next best entry (and that winner will have to respond to the email from GNM within 24 hours or else they will also forfeit their prize). If a winner rejects their prize, then the winner's prize will be forfeited and GNM shall be entitled to select another winner. 19. The prize will be sent to the winner and distributed by Mulpha Events. 20. The prizes are not transferrable by You and are not redeemable for cash or any other prize. You must pay all other costs associated with the prize (e.g. flights, accommodation and other expenses) and not specifically included in the prize. 21. 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