Variety Bash

Australia's longest running and most iconic charity motoring event. Join us in August 2026.

Old Cars. Great Mates. Epic Impact.

The iconic Variety 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.

2026 Route

Join Us to Drive Change for Kids in Need

Fast Facts

EVENT INFO

ROUTE

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WHAT Australia's most iconic outback motoring event

EVENT DATES August 2026

NIGHTS AWAY Eight nights

START LOCATION Coming soon

FINISH Stay tuned

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.

Event Information

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.

About Variety

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.

FAQs

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 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!

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