Hong Kong Gold Coast celebrates its 30th anniversary with the return of the Gold Coast Motor Festival, which will also host a range of luxury yachts. By Nicholas Kunz

Hong Kong Gold Coast is celebrating its 30th anniversary

Absolute, Azimut, Beneteau, Capoforte, Fairline and Sanlorenzo yachts will feature in this year’s Gold Coast Motor Festival, which will be held from November 11-12 and celebrate the 30th anniversary of Hong Kong Gold Coast.

The Hong Kong Gold Coast waterfront precinct includes the Hong Kong Gold Coast Hotel, Gold Coast Piazza, Gold Coast Residences and Gold Coast Yacht & Country Club, where over a dozen boats will be on display as luxury yachts make their debut in the event.

Absolute Marine, Marine Italia, NextWave Yachting and Simpson Marine are among leading yacht dealers participating in the weekend event, which returns for the first time since 2017. Representing Absolute in Hong Kong, Absolute Marine is planning to show the 58 Fly, Navetta 58 and Navetta 73 flybridge motor yachts by the inland Italian builder.

The two-day festival will include Absolute, Azimut and Sanlorenzo yachts

Marine Italia, which represents Azimut in Hong Kong, Macau, Guangdong province, Taiwan and Singapore, plans to show three Azimut models: the S6 sportfly (59ft) and Fly 60 and Fly 68 flybridge motor yachts.

Simpson Marine, Asia’s largest yacht dealer, is set to display an SL106A superyacht, SL78 and SX76 by Italian shipyard Sanlorenzo, a Squadron 50 flybridge motor yacht by British builder Fairline, and Gran Turismo 41 and Gran Turismo 45 cruisers by French yard Beneteau. NextWave Yachting will show a Capoforte CX240 day boat from Italy.

On land, Hong Kong Gold Coast will transform into a series of car-inspired lifestyle and entertainment zones offering a range of motoring-inspired experiences. The motor car line-up includes a McLaren F1, Mercedes CLK GTR and Porsche 911 GT1 from the 1990s, displayed together in Hong Kong for the very first time. 

The event will include a Porsche 911 GT1, McLaren F1 and Mercedes CLK GTR

Family attractions include a ‘car playground’ for kids, car-themed inflatable games, bumper cars, mini-car rides, performances and live music. Festival-goers can enjoy exclusive hospitality and dining experiences at the Gold Coast Hotel and Gold Coast Piazza outlets, while hotel guests can participate in car-themed ceramics or baking workshops.

Hubert Aw, General Manager of Hong Kong Gold Coast Hotel and Gold Coast Yacht & Country Club, said: “The Gold Coast Motor Festival has been thoughtfully curated as one of the must-see attractions in Hong Kong. 

“Following the well-received events in the past years, this year’s festival promises to deliver another exciting experience for car and yacht enthusiasts in addition to holiday-goers, families and all those seeking a fun-filled weekend. It holds special meaning as we are celebrating the 30th anniversary of Hong Kong Gold Coast this year.”

The weekend festival will include many children’s activities

This year’s festival underscores a commitment to inclusivity and social awareness through its partnership with The Community Chest for the Charity Morning Drive, which includes inviting underprivileged families to the two-day event. A portion of the event’s ticket proceeds will be directed toward The Community Chest.

Tickets are now available at Klook, with a standard day pass costing HK$200: www.klook.com/en-HK/activity/98341-hk-gold-coast-motor-festival-2023/

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