Hema Maps’ biggest stand ever — Melbourne National 4x4 Show

Words Amelia Mansell Pics Supplied

To get the latest and greatest insights from Hema Maps, including details of our latest expedition to the Victorian High Country and our newest products, then head to the Hema Maps stand at the 2024 Melbourne National 4x4 Show.

Hema Map Patrol LC76 & LC79

If you’re in or around Melbourne from 23–25 August and love immersing yourself in the outdoor lifestyle on epic 4WD and camping trips, then make sure you visit the Hema Maps team at the Melbourne National 4x4 Show (Melbourne Showgrounds).

This will be the biggest presence Hema Maps has ever had at a show, with an epic stand in Hall 7 of the Grand Pavilion (stand G650) where you can see and purchase our range of maps, guidebooks, atlases, 4WD accessories, communications equipment and some exciting show specials.

Our new Hema DVR Dash cameras will also be on display, which includes the 2K QHD Discreet Barrel Dash Camera and 1080 Rear Camera with Built-in GPS and wi-fi; and our HM-DVR22 4K UHD Front Dash Camera and 1080p Rear Camera with 3.2in IPS Screen, Built-in GPS and wi-fi.

If you’d like to check out our latest product catalogue before the show, simply click this link. 

Victorian High Country highlights — Tracks N Trips stage

We’re also proud to be hosting a presentation every day of the show at the Tracks N Trips stage in Victoria Pavilion (Hall 3, Foyer).

Justin Gill, Hema Maps National Product Manager and outdoor enthusiast, will hit the stage at 10.30am each day to share the ins and outs of our recent expedition to the Victorian High Country. 

Over three massive months our Hema Map Patrol teams and a selection of Hema Alpha Teams went on an epic trip through the iconic Vic High Country (even venturing up into the Snowy Mountains, NSW), remapping approximately 20,000km of backroads and tracks to capture the latest and most accurate data. 

The Map Patrol team is collecting truck data

Expeditions of this scale are no small feat, and Justin will share some great behind the scenes insights on just how much work goes into producing the highly detailed maps you see in our range of products. 

Show details

The Melbourne National 4x4 Show will be held throughout the Melbourne Showgrounds (Epsom Road, Ascot Vale Vic 3032). This is one of the biggest 4WD, caravan, camper trailer and camping accessories shows in Melbourne, and there’ll be a massive selection of brands and entertainment to check out over the three days. 

Show times: 

• Friday and Saturday: 9am – 5pm
• Sunday: 9am – 4pm

Get your tickets now

Tickets are required to enter the event and can be purchased online now — click this link to secure your spot. 

Single day ticket prices: 

• General admission: $32
• Pensioner: $27
• Child (under 16): Free, but must be with a paying adult

Multi-day ticket prices

• Two-day pass: $51
• Three-day pass: $64

(There is the option to select which days you bundle for the two-day passes.)

Group tickets

• 10 single-day tickets: $240

Getting there

The Melbourne Showgrounds is very easy to get to, either by car, bus, tram or train. 

If you prefer to take your own car, the Visitor Parking is at Flemington Racecourse, next to the showground. There will be a free shuttle bus to transport you over, or it’s an easy five-minute walk. Parking is $25 per day and is made on entry. 

There will be four gates open during the show, and each one will be marked with Melbourne National 4x4 Show’s huge tyre to make it easy to spot. 

• Show Entry 1: Epsom Road, located near the 57 tram stop
• Show Entry 2: Showgrounds train station (on Saturday and Sunday only)
• Show Entry 3: Best for those walking from visitor parking
• Show Entry 4: Langs Road, best for those using accessibility parking or the shuttle bus service from visitor parking

For information on getting to the show, click this link. 

Camp Oven Gap Track, Victorian High Country

Related articles:

Getting it done: Hema High Country expedition

Join the Hema Alpha Team and explore with purpose

Top 10 Places to Visit in the Victorian High Country

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