Old cars. Great mates. Epic impact.
The iconic Variety Victoria Bash is Australia’s longest-running charity motoring event – part road trip, part challenge, all for a legendary cause. In a convoy of 25+ year-old decked-out cars, you'll hit the road through outback tracks, rugged bush, and remote communities, raising money for kids doing it tough. Best part? You’ll see where the money goes, stopping into local schools to hand over gear that makes a real difference.
Join us to drive change for kids in need
Fast facts
WHAT: Australia's most iconic outback charity motoring event
EVENT DATES: 18 - 27 August 2026
NIGHTS AWAY: Ten nights
START LOCATION: Halls Gap, VIC
FINISH: Exmouth, WA
What can you expect?
Epic days & nights
Get into the spirit of the Variety Bash with dress-up days, themed nights and our legendary fun stops along the way. Every day brings something unexpected, so let your hair down and get set for plenty of laughs and good times.
Impact in action
See your fundraising at work as you hand over equipment, meet local families and make a real difference in the lives of kids who need it most. We’ll also show plenty of Variety Bash love to small businesses and support rural economies along the way.
We’ve got your back
Hats off to our top-notch support crew – they’ve got your back from start to finish. With mechanical and medical teams on hand, help’s never far away. Your safety comes first, so you can focus on the adventure without the worry.
How to take part
01.
Grab your mates
Grab your mates, lock in your spot, and register a car fundraising page for your team.
02.
Be a legend
Use the promo tools we’ll send you at sign-up to raise serious coin for kids doing it tough.
03.
Hit the road
Get your old beast Bash-ready and gear up for an epic adventure through remote Australia – making memories and real impact along the way.
It's all for the kids!
The Variety Bash supports Variety - the Children's Charity to ensure all kids reach their full potential, regardless of ability or background. The Variety Bash is run for the charity, by the charity, and the money raised assists kids who live with disability or are experiencing disadvantage or illness. The best bit? You'll get to see the impact of your fundraising along the way!
Shout out to our fundraising legends!
Darcie & Andy just donated $40.00
Kerry H just donated $100.00
Justin Mooney just donated $50.00- Justin Mooney just donated $50.00
Fran & Frank Devlin just donated $100.00- CRC Industries just donated $1000.00
- John just registered for Variety Bash 2026
David just donated $5000.00- David just donated $5000.00
Sunbury Macedon Ranges Lodge 97 just donated $500.00
Toyota Australia just donated $1000.00- Travis just donated $1000.00
- Andrew just donated $5000.00
- Lyn Belcher just donated $300.00
- Roger Barton JCCV just donated $500.00
- Rotary Club Chadstone / East Malvern just donated $2500.00
- Enkosi just donated $1000.00
- Super Tek Collision Repairs just donated $500.00
- Aria Insurance Services just donated $500.00
Inika Reinhardt just donated $100.00
Select images and videos used to showcase the upcoming route are courtesy of Tourism Australia, Visit Victoria, South Australian Tourism Commission, and Tourism Western Australia.
Thank you to our 2026 Variety Bash Partners and Supporters
Presenting Partner
Gold Heart Partners
Silver Heart Partners
Supporters
Start Your Engines
Get your mates together and sign up to drive change for kids in need
Join the Support Crew
Make a direct donation or sponsor a friend in their drive to help kids
