In 2027 We're Going to Tangalooma!
Get ready for a Shipwrecked Adventure! The 2027 Variety Bash is hitting the road from Melbourne to Tangalooma Resort on Moreton Island, with red dirt roads, outback towns, school visits and plenty of Bash fun along the way!
Check out the route below and see where the adventure will take us!
The 2027 Variety Bash Route
DAY 1 | Melbourne to Barham
Wednesday, 18 August
We set off from Melbourne and head north through Central and Northern Victoria, stopping for lunch at Tellurian Winery in Tooleen before continuing towards the Murray River. Tonight, we settle into Barham for a fun first night, catching up with familiar faces and getting to know our fellow Bash crews.
DAY 2 | Barham to Broken Hill
Thursday, 19 August
We start the day at Koondrook Primary School before we travel through the Mallee and into the red dirt country. After a stop at Mungo National Park and lunch at the Pooncarie Hotel, we continue towards Broken Hill, a classic outback frontier town.
DAY 3 | Broken Hill to Tibooburra
Friday, 20 August
After a morning visit to Burke Ward Primary School, we head further into the outback towards Tibooburra, one of our favourite overnight stops. Tonight, we settle in for our first camping night, with dinner and live music at the iconic Family Hotel.
DAY 4 | Tibooburra to Quilpie
Saturday, 21 August
Breakfast at Tibooburra Primary School offers a glimpse into life at a school with just four students. Then it's back on the road as we cross into Queensland and make our way to Quilpie for a night beneath the vast outback skies.
DAY 5 | Quilpie to Longreach
Sunday, 22 August
The road leads us to Longreach, the iconic heart of Queensland and home to our well-earned rest day. Whether it's taking in the town's outback history or enjoying some time to coordinate some repairs to your Bash car, today is all about recharging before the journey continues.
DAY 6 | Rest Day in Longreach
Monday, 23 August
A day to slow down, explore Longreach and discover more of the surrounding region. There's a very special evening ahead: Dinner Under the Wings of a Boeing 747 at the Qantas Founders Museum.
DAY 7 | Longreach to Springsure
Tuesday, 24 August
A visit to Ilfracombe Primary School, with its seven students, starts our day before we continue east through Queensland's changing landscapes. Tonight, we pitch camp at Springsure and gather for dinner at the rodeo fields, making the most of our final camping night.
DAY 8 | Springsure to Goondiwindi
Wednesday, 25 August
From coal country to cattle country, today's drive takes us towards Goondiwindi, in the heart of the Darling Downs. It's our last night in the outback before we trade dusty roads for island adventures at Tangalooma Resort.
DAY 9 | Goondiwindi to Tangalooma Resort
Thursday, 26 August
It's time for a change of pace as we head towards Brisbane and make our way across to Moreton Island. With the cars parked up for a couple of days, there's plenty to look forward to, from dolphin feeding at sunset to snorkelling the famous wrecks, fishing, quad biking and more.
DAY 10 | Tangalooma Resort
Friday, 27 August
The Bash wraps up with a final night of celebration at Tangalooma. We'll come together to recognise the tireless efforts of our crews and volunteers, reveal the total raised and present the awards, marking the end of another unforgettable Bash.
Saturday, 28 August
Depart Tangalooma Resort for mainland - no official activities.
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