MANHUNT NEWCASTLE 2026 – HEAT 2 on Newcastle Harbour
Manhunt Newcastle 2026
hosted by Bad Boys Afloat – The Ultimate Ladies Night Out
🚨 NEW FOR SPRING 2026 🚨
Get ready for an unforgettable night on Newcastle Harbour as Manhunt Newcastle 2026 takes centre stage during Bad Boys Afloat – The Ultimate Ladies Night Out.
This exciting new competition celebrates confidence, charisma, personality and stage presence, welcoming men from all walks of life to compete for a place in the Grand Final and their share of the $3,500 cash prize pool.
This is not a modelling competition.
Whether you are a tradie, business owner, firefighter, teacher, nurse, fitness professional, student, chef, entrepreneur or simply someone with confidence and personality, Manhunt Newcastle is your chance to represent yourself, entertain the crowd and be part of one of Newcastle’s most unique nights out.
The Ultimate Ladies Night Out - Featuring Heat 2 of Man Hunt Newcastle
Date: Saturday 26 September 2026
Departure: 8:00pm
Return: 11:00pm
Check in: from 7:30pm - see staff at undercover gazebo area
Location: Queens Wharf Ferry Terminal, Wharf Rd, Newcastle (Please allow time for parking and transport delays as the boat cannot wait for late arrivals, and missing the boat is not grounds for refund or credit)
Your ticket includes an unforgettable evening aboard MV Calmer on Newcastle Harbour, combining live entertainment, great food, drinks and interactive fun.
Included With Your Ticket
🍽 Buffet meal included
🍹 Drinks package included
🔥 Bad Boys Afloat live entertainment
🎉 Dancing, games and interactive entertainment
🛳 Newcastle Harbour cruise experience
💃 A front-row atmosphere for Manhunt Newcastle Heat 2
Gather the girls, cheer on your favourites and enjoy a night of entertainment, laughs, dancing and harbour views.
Important Ticket Information
Tickets sold through this page are for audience members attending Bad Boys Afloat – The Ultimate Ladies Night Out featuring Manhunt Newcastle 2026 Heat 2.
Purchasing a ticket does not enter you into the competition.
Male contestants must apply separately by emailing:
📧 info@alleventcruises.com.au
Entry is free!
Ladies are encouraged to purchase tickets, enjoy the buffet meal, drinks package, live entertainment and cruise experience, cheer on their favourite contestants and be part of the excitement as Newcastle’s next Manhunt Champion begins his journey.
Complete Manhunt Newcastle 2026 Competition Schedule
Heat 1
📅 Saturday 22 August 2026
Heat 2
📅 Saturday 26 September 2026
Grand Final
📅 Saturday 24 October 2026
Following the two qualifying heats, selected finalists will return to compete for the title of Manhunt Newcastle Champion 2026.
Prize Pool
🥇 Winner – $2,000 cash
🥈 Second Place – $1,000 cash
🥉 Third Place – $500 cash
Total cash prize pool: $3,500
Competition Categories
Formal Wear
Contestants showcase confidence, style and presentation.
Lifestyle Wear
Contestants represent their profession, trade, business, passion or personality.
Whether they are a tradie, chef, business owner, emergency services worker, teacher, fitness professional, nurse, student or entrepreneur, this round is all about showcasing what makes them unique.
Gym Wear
Confidence, energy and stage presence take centre stage.
Judging Criteria
Contestants will be judged on:
✔ Personality
✔ Confidence
✔ Audience engagement
✔ Presentation
✔ Charisma
✔ Stage presence
Know A Great Guy Who Should Enter?
The next Manhunt Newcastle Champion could be someone you know.
Tag him on our Facebook event, share this event, or tell him to email us to request an entry form.
📧 info@alleventcruises.com.au
We are looking for adult men of all professions, backgrounds, shapes and sizes who have confidence, personality and charisma.
No previous competition experience is required.
Men Enter The Competition Free
There is no application fee for male contestants seekingentering Manhunt Newcastle 2026.
Successful applicants will receive complimentary entry to their competition cruise date.
To apply, email:
📧 info@alleventcruises.com.au
We will send you the official entry form and competition information.
⚠️ Important Information, terms & conditions
Please read all event information carefully before booking to ensure the event is suitable for your individual requirements.
🔁 Refund Policy:
Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable
- 🔞 18+ Event – Authorised photo ID required.
- Licensed venue. Events operate under strict licensing and RSA regulations.
- Cash and card accepted.
- Drinks available for purchase
- Food: Any menu provided is indicative only and subject to change without notice.
- Allergen Notice: Our onboard kitchen operates in a shared environment and cannot be considered allergen-free. While care is taken in preparation, we are unable to guarantee the complete absence of allergens, including gluten, due to the risk of cross-contamination. For guests with significant intolerance, severe allergies or specific dietary requirements, we recommend carefully considering whether the available options and onboard kitchen environment are suitable for your individual needs before booking. Dietary or allergen-related unsuitability does not constitute grounds for a refund.
- Strictly NO BYO food or beverages
- Heels Policy – The MV Calmer has steep stairs, so tall or pointy heels are not permitted. Small chunky heels are fine!
- Shared dining table experience: We do a seating plan! If you want to sit together, create a Group Name (e.g., “Smith Family Table”) and have everyone fill in the 'Group Name' field on the order form. Bookings done within 24hrs of start time may not be able to sit with requested other guests that have already been allocated a table.
- Accessibility: Please note that MV Calmer is not a fully accessible venue due to wharf, gangway and vessel design. The vessel cannot accommodate wheelchairs. It is the responsibility of the ticket purchaser and attendees to assess whether the vessel and event are suitable for their individual accessibility, mobility or personal needs before purchasing tickets. Guests should contact All Event Cruises before booking to discuss suitability. Lack of suitability based on accessibility or personal requirements does not constitute grounds for a refund
- Bag Policy: For safety and security reasons bags larger than a purse or clutch size are not permitted onboard. All bags will be searched prior to boarding. Guest that arrive with larger bags such as backpacks, totes and other items may be refused admission without refund.
- Do not leave bags or other personal items unattended while on-board the vessel. All Event Cruises Pty Ltd accepts no liability for any lost, damaged or stolen personal items.
- No mid-cruise drop-offs or pickups.
- Total cruise duration may be inclusive of embarkation/disembarkation. All indicated times may be adjusted at the discretion of AEC management, and, or vessel Captain.
- No need to stress about the weather! Rain doesn't stop the boat from cruising, and there is plenty inside space on the main and mid decks for an epic time! so you don't have to worry about what the weather is doing.
- CCTV & Security Notice: For the safety, security, and enjoyment of all guests, crew, and staff, MV Calmer is monitored by CCTV surveillance. By purchasing a ticket and boarding the vessel, guests acknowledge and consent to CCTV recording and security procedures.
- Professional photography and video may be captured - By purchasing a ticket and boarding the vessel, you acknowledge that photography and videography may occur during the event. You consent to All Event Cruises Pty Ltd using any images or footage of you for marketing, promotional, and operational purposes, without compensation.
- Event Conditions: All Event Cruises reserves the right to refuse entry or remove guests who do not comply with venue policies, safety requirements, or responsible service of alcohol regulations.
- Departure Policy: Vessel always aims to depart at the scheduled time. Late arrivals will not be refunded. All times are subject to change at the Vessel Captains or AEC managements directive.
- All Sales Final: Tickets are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled by the organiser.
Hosted Aboard MV Calmer
Step aboard MV Calmer for an exciting night of entertainment, competition and celebration on Newcastle Harbour.
With live entertainment, buffet dining, drinks package, games, dancing, harbour views and the first heat of Manhunt Newcastle 2026, this promises to be one of Newcastle’s most talked-about nights out.