Bash FAQs

The minimum requirement to enter the NT Variety Bash is $5,600 for NT Based teams and $4,600 for Interstate Based teams. This is made up of $600 entry fee per car and $5,000 of donations per car ($4,000 for interstate based teams who join us) which can be fundraised and this is tax deductible.

A Participants Fee (approximately $1,000 per person including GST, dependent on destination and duration of the Variety Bash) is also charged. It covers meals, camping, merchandise, entertainment, event movie, name badge, event commemorative gift and additional services on the event such as mechanical, medical support etc.

In short, no. Fundraising cannot cover the registration fee, meals, accommodation or costs of your car, although it can be used for the $5,000/$4,000 donation component and all donations raised are tax deductible. Individual accommodation, refreshments, merchandise, fuel costs, mechanical repairs, car shipping and other out of pocket expenses are at your own expense, and should be considered in your budget when preparing for the Variety NT Bash.

The possibilities are endless and so is your imagination! The most common way to raise money is through fundraising events (such as dinners, trivia nights, golf days etc.) and approaches to sponsors/supporters. New ideas are always welcome and can be discussed with the Variety Events team.

• Please note that any funds collected during the Bash week will not be counted towards team tally’s and will be counted as general fundraising.
• Fundraising begins from the end of the Bash until approx. 2 weeks prior to the next Bash starting. Bash fundraising cannot be “rolled over” if you are unable to Bash. All team tally’s start afresh at the end of the Bash.
• Teams are to bank any fundraising at the earliest convenience, and are not to hold on to funds (eg: in an alternate bank account)

Monies donated to Variety – the Children’s Charity NT are generally tax deductible under the Income Tax Assessment Act provided they qualify as an unfettered donation; that is, the donor can prove that they have received nothing of value in return for the donation.

WHAT IS NOT TAX DEDUCTIBLE? Sponsors and entrants should accordingly be aware that the following ARE NOT deductible as donations. These costs are met personally by the entrants:

1. The $600 entry fee

2. Event Participation Fee (includes meals, merchandise, entertainment etc)

3. Accommodation costs

4.Vehicle purchase, preparation, maintenance and running costs

5. Additional merchandise purchases

6. Associated travel costs, for example, return airfares and accommodation, vehicle return transport or vehicle recovery costs

7. Ticket sales, including raffle tickets

8. Auction items

These comments are to be taken as guidelines only. Variety is not a tax consultant and therefore assumes no liability for actions taken as a result of these guidelines. In any instances where an entrant or a sponsor is uncertain of the tax implications of their involvement, they should consult their own accountant or tax adviser.

Vehicles must be in standard condition and shall be models with a minimum age of 30 years. Please download the Bash Handbook for more Info or call our office on 08 8981 2544.

Decorate your cars and theme your team with costumes to get into the spirit of the Bash. Want some inspiration?  Check out some photo’s on our Facebook page HERE

The Bash has Mobile Workshops as part of the Official Team who assist you to repair your bash car along the side of the road. We aim to keep you moving and get you to the finish.  If the car cannot be repaired on site we also have a sweeps trailer, which will take your car to the next location for further repairs… but beware, you will be heckled incessantly by other Bashers as they chant “Trailer Trash, Trailer Trash” to you!

• A full list of spare parts and equipment you are required to take with you is listed in the Bash Handbook.

The minimum is two (driver and navigator) and the maximum is 4. Bear in mind the size of your bash car, and the amount of luggage you have on board when picking the size of your crew!  If you have a vehicle with excess of 4 crew please discuss this with our office.

Camping is included in your Participants fees for those who love to roll out a swag or pitch a tent under the stars.  However if a roof over your head is preferred then once the overnight stops have been announced it is up to the entrants to book all of their accommodation unless otherwise advised by Variety. Availability of accommodation in each location can vary from hotel/motel, bed & breakfast, cabins, caravans, hostels and camp grounds and not guaranteed by Variety.

You will receive three meals a day on the event (unless specified) as well as meals and entertainment on our final night, and any tours that have been organised within your Event Participation Fee. Special requirements can be catered for, and must be advised when filling out your medical form prior to the Variety Bash.

We encourage Bash teams to host morning/arvo tea stops, lots of teams theme their tea stop and there is an award for Best Contribution up for grabs!  You will need to advise the office of your intention to host a morning or afternoon tea stop.

We supply a Baggage Truck to travel with the Variety Bash to the overnight stops. Space on the truck is available to entrants to carry swags, tents and spare tyres. Details of Baggage truck locations are advised on a daily basis whilst on the Bash. Delivery and collection of items will be advised prior to the Bash.  Please note: no emotional baggage allowed on the event!

If you have any other questions we are here to answer them. Contact us with your query:

Phone: 08 8981 2544

Email: [email protected]

Drop in: Harry’s Place, 1 Willaroo St, Tiwi

We recommend you Download the Bash Handbook and read, read, read!