NT Variety Bash
Who is Variety – the Children’s Charity?
Variety – the Children’s Charity is a not-for-profit organisation that supports kids and families facing challenges through sickness, disadvantage or living with disability.
Variety’s work helps children gain mobility, access the community, communicate more effectively, and build their confidence and independence. We’re committed to ensuring that all kids get a fair go — so no child misses out on the chance to participate and thrive.
What is the Variety Bash?
The Variety Bash began in 1985 when legendary Australian entrepreneur and adventurer Dick Smith invited some mates for a fun outback drive to raise funds for Variety. What started as “a drive in the bush with a few mates” has grown into Australia’s largest and longest-running charity motoring event — often imitated, never bettered!
The Bash is not a race or rally, but a unique motoring adventure where participants drive themed cars that are at least 30 years old. Along the journey, they visit schools and local communities, bringing fun and support to the very kids they’re raising funds for.
The 2025 National Variety Bash
In 2025, Variety will celebrate 50 years of operations in Australia. To mark this milestone, the first National Variety Bash in 10 years will be staged, bringing together all state and territory Bashes into one collective celebration in South Australia.
In the first two weeks of August 2025, around 650 cars and 1,600 entrants will converge on SA, injecting more than $2 million into the state economy, especially in regional and remote towns. It will be a powerful display of charity, community, and connection.
Learn more about the National Bash
The 2025 NT Variety Bash
The NT Bash will kick off in Coonawarra on Friday, 1 August 2025, and travel through South Australia’s stunning Limestone Coast, before finishing in the historic town of Burra on Sunday, 10 August 2025.
Route Overview:
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Fri 1 Aug – Coonawarra
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Sat 2 Aug – Naracoorte
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Sun 3 Aug – Mount Gambier
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Mon 4 Aug – Beachport
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Tue 5 Aug – Beachport (Rest Day)
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Wed 6 Aug – Meningie
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Thu 7 Aug – Middleton
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Fri 8 Aug – Adelaide
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Sat 9 Aug – Tanunda
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Sun 10 Aug – Burra
This once-in-a-lifetime journey is more than just a road trip — it’s a celebration of generosity, mateship, and helping Aussie kids in need.
Follow the NT Bash here: NT Variety Bash 2025
Community Celebration at Tailem Bend!
Entry: $10 per person — with all proceeds supporting Variety NT and Old Tailem Town
All local residents are warmly invited to come along, view the NT Bash vehicles, meet our colourful Bash teams, and be part of the fun as we share the spirit of the Bash with the wider community.
A local medic will also be in attendance to promote and support Variety NT, and we’re proud to acknowledge the support of Old Tailem Town Pioneer Village — both incredible causes doing great work for the community.
Let’s celebrate together and support Variety – the Children’s Charity as we change lives, one kilometre at a time.