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17 - 22 May

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17 - 22

May 2026

112

Participants

$134,473

Raised so far

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What is the Variety NSW Bash?

6 DAYS. 300 MATES. 1 ROAD TRIP TO REMEMBER. 

Ready for an outback adventure? This iconic Aussie road trip blends exploration with social impact, helping kids in need across the country.

The 2026 Variety NSW Bash isn’t your average drive. Over six unforgettable days, we will take you from Newcastle to Moree, Lightning Ridge to Tamworth, with daily visits to remote schools, meaningful moments with local kids and communities, and plenty of laughs shared with an incredible crew along the way. 

Spots are limited, so if you’ve ever dreamed of combining an outback motoring adventure with genuine community impact – this is your moment. 

Registrations for the 2026 Variety NSW Bash are now open.

Route Map

Day 1 | Sunday 17 May: Newcastle – Port Macquarie 
Day 2 | Monday 18 May: Port Macquarie – Nowendoc – Armidale 
Day 3 | Tuesday 19 May: Armidale – Ashford – Moree 
Day 4 | Wednesday 20 May: Moree – Dirranbandi – Lightning Ridge 
Day 5 | Thursday 21 May: Walgett – Pilliga – Narrabri 
Day 6 | Friday 22 May: Narrabri – Kingstown – Tamworth 
EVENT INFO

How it Works

Register

Registrations for the 2026 Variety NSW Bash are now open. 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. 

Hit the Road

Explore Australia on the ultimate road trip with 250 like-minded legends, and deliver grants to kids in regional communities along the way.

Route Highlights

  • Travel from the Great Dividing Ranges through to the Artesian Spa Capital of Australia.
  • Enjoy legendary opal town of Lightning Ridge.
  • Traverse the spectacular Pilliga Forest, the largest native forest west of the Great Dividing Range.
  • Experience first-hand the impacts of your fundraising.

What to Expect

  • Fun, carnival atmosphere
  • Awe-inspiring scenery
  • Heart-warming experiences
  • A Support and Safety Crew
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Hear From Our Bashers

"Words can't describe the Variety Bash experience! You just have to do it. It is the ultimate reward for supporting a charity that supports those in our very own backyard who need it the most."

Mel, Team Trolls

"I've long wanted to do the Variety Bash, and if you are thinking about it, stop thinking and start doing. Visiting remote and outback Australia with a great bunch of people from all walks of life, and making a real difference to kids in need, is a memory that will be everlasting and surprisingly fulfilling. Ya gotta do it!"

Rob , Team Executive Bashers

"It is a sensational week. Every day is a good day when you're on a Bash! Interacting with the kids, a week of fun and laughter in the car with hubby, lots of dressing up, we love it!"

Mel, Team Hippies

"Brilliant! You get to hang out with mates, see remote areas that you would never see while raising money for Variety. Connecting with the kids in rural communities and see the money we raise making a difference."

Mark, Team Inferno

The Difference You'll Make

Thanks to fundraisers, like our dedicated Bashers, we can help ensure that all children across Australia have access to the same opportunities regardless of ability or circumstance. 

The work we do gives children the opportunity to improve mobility, gain freedom and get involved in their community, where they can better communicate, achieve independence and increase their self-esteem. 

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Leaderboards

Got a competitive streak? Check out where your car is placed on the fundraising leaderboard.

1

Steve

Raised

$16,123
2

Glenn Brooking

Raised

$5,304
3
Tony Piliotis

Tony Piliotis

Raised

$5,020
4

Shane Rogers

Raised

$4,148
5

Tracey Price

Raised

$3,535
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Have Questions? Get In Touch

Victor Sheil

Senior Events Manager

victor.sheil@varietynsw.org.au 

Call 02 4965 4911 | 0410 692 262

Janet Kilazoglou

Events Manager

janet.kilazoglou@varietynsw.org.au 

Call 02 4965 4911 | 0403 255 767

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