What is the Variety Bash?
Experience the adventure of a lifetime with the Variety Bash! These iconic Aussie road trips combine exploration with social impact, directly supporting kids in need across the country.
Choose your adventure…
- Join us in May 2026 for six unforgettable days, travelling from Newcastle to Moree, Lightning Ridge to Tamworth.
- 11 incredible days, more than 5,000 kilometres through NSW, QLD and the NT – experience the magic of the Australian outback like never before in August 2026
Whichever Bash you join, prepare for an unforgettable adventure.
Ticking off bucket list items couldn’t be more rewarding as you and hundreds of new mates traverse thousands of kilometres, hand delivering grants for vital resources to kids and communities across Australia.
Get your tyres on the track and explore Australia the Variety way.
Choose Your Adventure
6 DAYS – TO LIGHTNING RIDGE
17-22 MAY 2026
2026 Variety NSW Bash
Join us for a six day adventure in May, exploring from Newcastle to Moree, Lightning Ridge to Tamworth. With 250 new mates, we will deliver an adventure for you to remember, with parts of Australia you wouldn’t otherwise visit, all while supporting kids in need.
11 DAYS – BELLA VISTA TO BERRY SPRINGS
9-19 AUGUST 2026
2026 Variety B to B Bash
For 11 days in August this iconic Aussie road trip will cover over 5,000kms of dusty, outback tracks – travelling from Sydney, through QLD and finishing in Darwin. The 2026 Variety B to B Bash is an adventure you won’t forget.
Why Variety – the Children’s Charity?
For more than 40 years, the Variety Bash has brought joy and opportunity to regional communities, raising millions for children in need.
With your support, we can provide children with vital opportunities for improved mobility, greater freedom and active community engagement through a diverse range of grants, programs and events.
How it Works
Register
Registrations for the 2026 Variety Bashes are now open. Decide which one is for you, gather your mates and register a car today.
Raise Funds
Inspire your family, friends and colleagues to donate to your team and raise funds to ensure all kids in Australia have the same opportunities regardless of ability or circumstance.
Hit the Road
Explore Australia on the ultimate road trip with like-minded legends, and deliver grants to kids in regional communities along the way.
Questions?
For B to B Bash enquiries, please contact Bec:
[email protected]
0408 762 694
For NSW Bash enquiries, please contact Janet:
[email protected]
0403 255 767