Join the original and best Bash ever.

What is the Variety Bash?

Experience the adventure of a lifetime on 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 on the road from Newcastle to Moree, Lightning Ridge and Tamworth. Experience iconic regional towns, great mateship and the joy of making a real difference to kids in need.
In August 2026, set off on an epic 11-day outback journey, travelling more than 5,000 kilometres through NSW, Queensland and the Northern Territory. Discover breathtaking landscapes, welcoming communities and the true spirit of adventure.

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 Bash 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, visiting parts of Australia you wouldn’t otherwise see – all while supporting kids in need.

LEARN MORE

11 DAYS – BELLA VISTA TO BERRY SPRINGS
9-19 AUGUST 2026

2026 Variety B to B Bash

Across 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.

LEARN MORE

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 who are sick, experiencing disadvantage or living with disabilities.

With your support we can continue to empower children to live without limits through life-changing programs that provide medical care, mobility, education and support.

How it Works

Register

Choose the 2026 Variety Bash that is right 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.