Have we got the ride for you.
Have you ever dreamt about traversing your beloved bike through the beautiful Victorian High Country? Does six days of exploring breathtaking Australian landscape and iconic bucket list locations, like Craig’s Hut, sound like your version of heaven on earth?
If you’re nodding at the screen, the 2024 Variety Adventure Ride is the event for you.
The Variety Adventure Ride is not about racing or a contest of speed. It’s an opportunity to explore the beautiful and remote Victorian High Country on your adventure motorbike, while raising funds for kids in need. For six adventure-packed days, ride your bike through the tracks it was designed for – over 1500kms of dirt roads, forestry tracks and breathtaking ravines – all with the support of a full mechanical and medical team and baggage vehicles.
We depart Jindabyne on Sunday 17 March 2024 and return on Friday 22 March 2024.
5 Reasons You Want To Join the 2024 Variety Adventure Ride
1) Feast your eyes on Craig’s Hut
Perched on top of the world, Craig’s Hut is one of the most famous High Country huts in Australia. Originally built as a set for the iconic Australian movie “The Man from Snowy River”, it is easily the best front lawn in the High Country. Perched on Clear Hills, Craig’s Hut offers stunning views of the ranges and is one of the region’s most photographed landmarks – you’ll be framing that photo of you, your bike and this Australian landmark the second you get home.
2) Avon Wilderness Park
We’ll then head south through the beautiful Avon Wilderness Park, along razor-edge alpine ridges, down thrilling descents and through deeply rugged terrain. Are you up to it? We know you are!
3) Stunning views at Lakes Entrance
After a mid-week afternoon rest alongside the tranquil turquoise water of Lakes Entrance, we will head towards…
4) Snowy River National Park
We’ll be heading east through Snowy River National Park to the NSW south coast, before heading back to the Snowy Mountains finishing our epic journey back in Jindabyne.
5) Do what you love AND raise funds for kids like Goldie!
During the Variety Adventure Ride you will experience firsthand the impact your fundraising can make on the lives of kids in rural and remote communities.
Our famous Motoring Events give participants the chance to explore places that aren’t always on the map and give thousands of dollars in grants to local schools and organisations for much needed equipment and resources.
What we hear consistently from our participants is that they join for the adventure but stay for the cause – helping kids in need. Kids like Goldie, who at just 10 months old was diagnosed with Rett Syndrome, a rare genetic neurological disorder. Thanks to our incredible fundraisers, Variety granted Goldie an All-Terrain Buggy, allowing her to be safely and easily rolled through muddy fields and gravel to watch her brothers play sports and join her family on camping trips – the things that bring her family joy!
This event is run by Variety – the Children’s Charity NSW/ACT, supporting kids who are sick, experiencing disadvantage or living with a disability across NSW and the ACT.
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Register now and receive a FREE pair of Alpinestars Chrome Gloves OR a $100 AMX Superstore Gift Voucher! Terms & conditions apply.*
ABOUT THE ADVENTURE
Over our six day adventure you will traverse plenty of dirt tracks, as well as a few public roads, to get us where we need to go.
To enter this event you need a roadworthy, registered Adventure Motorbike such as the BMW R 1250 G S, a Triumph Tiger, a Suzuki V-Strom or any other from the adventure touring motorcycle ranges.
Find out more from our 2024 Variety Adventure Ride event brochure.
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WHERE WE'RE GOING
Day 1: Sunday 17 March: Jindabyne – Omeo – Bright
Day 2: Monday 18 March: Bright – Craig’s Hut – Mansfield
Day 3: Tuesday 19 March: Mansfield – Licola – Sale
Day 4: Wednesday 20 March: Sale – Lakes Entrance
Day 5: Thursday 21 March: Lakes Entrance – Delegate – Merimbula
Day 6: Friday 22 March: Merimbula – Jindabyne
WHO WE'RE SUPPORTING
Variety – the Children’s Charity NSW/ACT supports kids who are sick, experiencing disadvantage or living with a disability. Our vision at Variety is for all Australian children to attain their full potential, regardless of ability or background. We are passionate that all kids deserve a fair go, believing no child should fall through the gaps.
Our work allows kids to gain mobility, to get active in the community, to communicate, achieve independence and increase their self-esteem. We make sure the kids who miss out, can always join in.
In NSW alone there are almost 200,000 kids who are facing financial hardship or living with a disability. Variety is only able to do our important work thanks to the generosity of our incredible community, including those on the Variety Adventure Ride.
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WHAT TO WEAR
You need to wear good riding gear, because weather conditions can vary drastically and unfortunately things don’t always go to plan. As with everything, you get what you pay for. Good riding gear is an investment, it should last you many years and having it should give you peace of mind.
Jacket and pants need to be comfortable and weatherproof with abrasion-resistant CE Approved soft armour inserts fitted in key areas (knee, hip, elbow, shoulder and back). Multiple ventilation zips help for when conditions are warmer. A fluoro vest will be supplied to everyone and this must be worn while riding on this event.
Boots should be purpose-built providing good shin and ankle protection and support.
Gloves you should always travel with two sets of gloves. One pair for colder or wet conditions, waterproof and with a built-in squeegee on the left index finger to easily wipe your helmet visor in the rain. Another set of lighter gloves is very handy for when conditions are warmer. These should still be strong and abrasion-resistant, they just don’t need to be as insulated and bulky.
Helmets should fit well, snug but not so tight it causes discomfort when worn for longer periods. You should have a tinted and clear visor, or the new flip-down tinted visor is a good solution for varying light conditions. An anti-fog insert or treatment is a great idea also. Open face helmets are not acceptable on this event.
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If you have any questions about the event, your bike, accommodation or fundraising, we’d love to hear from you!
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Senior Motoring Events Manager
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Motoring Events Manager
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*2024 Adventure Ride Gift details. You can receive 1 of 30 gifts of $100 in the form of a pair of ‘Alpinestars Chrome Gloves – Black Tar Grey’ only or a Gift Voucher for $100 for use at AMX Superstore Pty Ltd. This Offer is available to registered participants of the 2024 Variety Adventure Ride event, with a limitation of 1 offer awarded per person. This Offer is not available in conjunction with any other offer. It is sponsored by Variety – the Children’s Charity NSW/ACT and is not sponsored by Alpinestars USA Inc or AMX Superstores. Offer available until 5pm, 31 December 2023. The final winners contacted by 5pm, 14 January 2024 (AEST). To redeem the Offer, Participants must provide their unique Fundraising Page link to the Promoter via [email protected] within the competition period as stated above.
Visit the 2024 Adventure Ride Gift Terms and Conditions page for full details.