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SA

Aussie Muscle Car Run

1 - 7 Nov, 2026

Start your engines for kids in need! The National Aussie Muscle Car Run is an annual motoring event incorporating Muscle cars of the golden era of Bathurst. This is a seven-day car cruise to help raise funds for kids who are sick, experiencing disadvantage or living with disability.

QLD

4WD Adventure QLD

3 - 13 November, 2026

In 2026, the Variety 4WD Adventure heads to one of Australia’s most breathtaking outback regions

SA

Mini 4WD Adventure

11 - 14 Nov 2026

A South Australian long weekend experience that brings you everything you love about our iconic 4WD Adventure, just in a shorter format. Across three days, you’ll enjoy great company, incredible tracks and the opportunity to make a difference for kids in need.

TAS

Kids Carols

19 Dec, 2026

Variety’s family sing-a-long event returns to Tolosa Park Saturday 19 December 2026 brought to you by John X Presents, 7HOFM and Hobart Airport!

TAS

Carols by Candlelight

19 Dec, 2026

Join us on Saturday 19 December at Tolosa Park for our much-loved Carols by Candlelight featuring Matt Ives and his big band with guest stars and a special visit from Santa!

VIC

Rally Around Victoria

26 February, 2027

A relaxed, fully hosted driving escape through Victoria, blending scenic roads, great food and good company. In 2027, the journey heads east to Metung on the Gippsland Lakes, offering the perfect long‑weekend adventure with heart, while raising funds to support kids who need it most.

NSW/ACT

4WD Adventure NSW

27 February, 2027

Register your Interest for 2027! Variety 4WD Adventures are fully hosted, week-long experiences that take your vehicle off the bitumen and onto carefully selected dirt, outback and mountain tracks across Australia.

WA

Creative Car Cruise

11 - 14 March, 2027

The Variety Creative Car Cruise is a boutique, four-day drive on the blacktop, bringing together iconic cars and like-minded enthusiasts. A refined, purpose-led experience combining great driving, curated stops and meaningful connection, all while supporting WA kids and communities.

VIC

Brats Bash VIC

27 March, 2027

A family‑friendly road trip designed for kids helping kids, bringing families together for fun, adventure and purpose. Travel in convoy, explore new places and help children see the real impact of giving, while raising funds to support kids who need extra help to thrive.

WA

WA 4WD Adventure

21 - 30 May, 2027

Your 5-star outback adventure awaits. The Variety WA 4WD Adventure is a fully catered off-road journey beyond the bitumen, travelling in convoy across remote regions with exclusive access, curated experiences and seamless support, all while raising funds for WA kids in need.

NSW/ACT

NSW Bash

16-21 May, 2027

REGISTRATION OPENS SOON! The Variety NSW Bash is a six day adventure with over 250 new mates. Over six unforgettable days, we will take you across NSW. Each day we visit to remote schools, enjoying moments with local kids and communities, and plenty of laughs shared with an incredible crew along the way.

NSW/ACT

Spin 4 Kids Western Sydney

27 May, 2027

Spin 4 Kids is coming to Western Sydney on 27 May 2027. Join us at Parramatta Square Town Hall for a heart pumping, heart racing, high energy three-hour team fundraising event. It’s all about raising funds for kids who are sick, experiencing disadvantage or living with disability.

QLD

Yamaha Variety Jet Trek

16 May 2027 - 22 May 2027

The iconic Yamaha Variety Jet Trek is Australia’s largest and most successful charity personal watercraft (PWC) event – a fully supported, once-in-a-lifetime journey along spectacular coastlines.

In 2027, the Yamaha Variety Jet Trek will travel from Port Macquarie to Brisbane from 16 – 22 May, showcasing the breathtaking coastline of East Coast Australia along the way – the perfect backdrop for a week that brings together adventure, camaraderie, and the unmistakable spirit of the Jet Trek community.

SA

SA Bash

7 - 14 August, 2027

In 2027 we’re hitting the dirt tracks as our colourful convoy travels through places you’ve never heard of, let alone been to, supporting local communities and kids in need along the way

QLD

QLD Bash

2 - 12 August, 2027

In 2027, we’re heading from Roma to the Sunshine Coast via Airlie Beach!

As we hit the road in 25-year-old-plus cars, we’ll travel through some of Queensland’s most spectacular scenery, stopping in remote towns and creating memories to last a lifetime.

NSW/ACT

NSW B to B Bash

15-25 August, 2027

REGISTRATION OPENS SOON! Experience the heart of Australia like never before! The 2027 Variety B to B Bash travels through classic country towns, to open desert skies, red-dirt tracks and legendary outback landmarks, finishing in Berry Springs (Darwin) – all in the name of helping kids in need.

VIC

Bash VIC

August, 2027

Australia’s longest‑running charity motoring adventure, filled with mateship, fun and real impact, bringing people together to drive change for kids in need. In 2027, the Bash will be heading over to Tangalooma, QLD for another experience of a life time.

NSW/ACT

Spin 4 Kids Newcastle

30 April, 2027

Spin 4 Kids is a heart pumping, heart racing, high energy five-hour team fundraising event that’s all about raising funds for kids who are sick, experiencing disadvantage or living with disability.

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