9 - 14 AUGUST 2026

9 - 14

August 2026

+200

Participants

$1,000,000

Target to reach

What is the Variety Backyard Bash?

6 DAYS. GREAT MATES. A BASH WITH HEART.

Ready to hit the road for a cause that counts?

Welcome to the Variety Backyard Bash – a different kind of Bash designed to keep our community connected while continuing to support the regional towns, families and children who need us most.

Over six unforgettable days, you’ll journey through regional NSW, connect with friends old and new, discover hidden gems and spend more time experiencing the towns and communities that welcome us along the way.

This isn’t about racing from stop to stop. It’s about slowing down, supporting local communities and sharing the kind of moments that make a Variety Bash so special.

See the impact of your fundraising as Variety continues delivering vital grants, programs and experiences for kids who are sick, experiencing disadvantage or living with disability.

Join the Backyard Bash and drive with purpose. Because every kilometre travelled and every dollar raised helps kids live without limits.

Registrations for the 2026 Variety Backyard Bash are now open.

2026 Backyard Bash Route

Day 1 Sunday 9 August: Bella Vista – Mudgee
Day 2 Monday 10 August: Mudgee – Dubbo
Day 3 Tuesday 11 August: Dubbo - Griffith
Day 4 Wednesday 12 August: Griffith - Albury
Day 5 Thursday 13 August: Albury - Cowra
Day 6 Friday 14 August: Cowra – Bathurst Gala Night

How it Works

Register

Registrations for the 2026 Variety Backyard 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 our own NSW backyard with like-minded Bashers and see first-hand the impact your fundraising makes for kids in regional communities along the way

Hear From Our Bashers

"All the people, all the cars. It's such a great time and a great thing to be a part of. The fundraising and everything else for the kids is absolutely heartwarming to see. You get to see some beautiful countryside you'd never get to see just driving on main roads."

Matt, Team Remote Country 4X4

"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

Everyone on the Bash comes up to ask, "How are you? How are you going? How are you enjoying it?" It's such a close-knit family. Now that I've done my first year and I'm a basher, I can see why it’s so addictive. It’s brilliant!

Billy, Team Avengers

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. 

Want to See Australia the Variety Way?

2026 Variety Adventure Ride

6 Days - SEP 2026

Fire up the adventure bike and get ready for the perfect balance of exhilaration and exploration. Join us for a fully-supported, premium event that delivers dirt roads, tracks and trails for six days for the Variety Adventure Ride.

2026 Variety Postie Bike Dash

6 Days - NOV 2026

The Variety Postie Bike Dash will get you out on your old Postie Bike for six-days of riding for kids in need. The event goes off the beaten track, travelling through the bush and countryside, stopping in at rural towns along the way.

Have Questions? Get In Touch

Rebecca Rowe

Events Manager
rebecca.rowe@varietynsw.org.au
0408 762 694

Janet Kilazoglou

Events Manager
janet.kilazoglou@varietynsw.org.au
0403 255 767

General Enquiries

Motoring Events Team
motoringevents@varietynsw.org.au
02 9819 1000

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