Variety Bash NT

Variety Bash NT The NT Bash is a very unique holiday adventure after a years' hard work fundraising for Variety NT- The Children's Charity. You can be as creative as you like!

visit http://www.variety.org.au/NT/Events/Bash/ THE BASH STORY

In 1985 Dick Smith and his mates ran a charity event - a "Bash" in the outback. They bribed, cheated and laughed their way around a route. It was heaps of fun and raised a lot of money for children. It is now so popular Variety NT and the states hold their own Bash each year. The Variety NT Bash is not a rally or race. It’s an opport

unity to join like-minded people on an adventure to explore the remote corners of the outback. It’s an opportunity to meet some amazing people along the way and share a story or two. It’s the opportunity to do the ‘oddest’ things in the ‘oddest’ places. It’s the opportunity to make lifelong friends with an ever growing collection of people known as Bashers. It’s an opportunity to drive old cars to some magic places. All this knowing that every dollar raised goes to make the lives better for children with special needs and their families in the Territory. The Bash is the holiday after a year of fundraising. But here's the catch...you pay for your holiday!!!! That's right, the Bash is not a free ride, but it's a lot of fun! For the Bashers a lot of effort, fun and money goes into preparing a Bash car and theme. During the Bash we visit a range of schools and see many children along the way, and the joy they get from seeing the 'crazy cars' has to be seen to be believed. So join up for a year of great fundraising and Bashing. What is a Bash Car? You will need a reliable, well maintained vehicle that is at LEAST 25 years old and will survive a trip on some of the Australia’s notorious dirt roads. A Bash car needs to be noticed, no amount of decoration is too much – as long as it does not break any laws. Find out more at our website ( https://www.variety.org.au/bash/bash-nt/ ) and ask questions on this page, get a team, get out there, get fundraising and get ready for an amazing adventure in the great NT!

06/06/2026

‼️Thanks to all you legends who have submitted your Crew Member Form! Keep 'em coming in.

We are due to do a reccie this weekend, but word has it the roads are not quite ready for us yet out towards Limmen and Lorella. The graders are out and about though, so shouldn't be too long....could be a first, doing the reccie as the Bash?!! 🤭

🛏️There are still some ensuite rooms with Queen bed available at Lorella Springs, if you're after one, please reach out to Marie [email protected]

💰Keep that fundraising coming in, you're doing amazing! We will close off fundraising 2 weeks before Bash start COB Friday 31 July.

🏎️Supercars update - Our Treasure Tanya is hard at work seeing if we can get our supply of buggies, the ones we usually get have been damaged and are in the repair shop. Stand by for updates on this one....

🚚Baggage Truck - We will look to do a working bee at the baggage container later on this month. Once we're all ready, we will advise each team where their allocated space will be. Use this to store what you want to, just make sure each item is clearly labelled with your team's name and number!

🛠️Vehicle Prep - it's time, start making sure your car is Bash ready, good tyres are essential for where we are going plus a spare or 2.
A mechanic must sign off the Vehicle Compliance form, even better if you can submit your mechanics inspection form alongside.
The mechanics will be here to support you on the Bash, but you must make all efforts to ensure your car is mechanically sound and not rely on the Bash mechanics'.

🎭Theme Days - it's a short Bash so just 2 theme days this year, the final day heading into King Ash Bay will be Royal Purple. You can change into Bash formals for the awards if you wish to.
Another Bash theme day will be Music Through the Ages - this one is tailored by our Master of Entertainment - Hooky! Hooky will let each team know the song he has chosen for them, theme your day around it and learn the lyrics..... it's Lip Sync Battle time at Heartbreak Hotel! If you haven't got your song yet let us know!

🦺Officials - we have a full suite of Officials ready to roll. Guess what, in true Bash style we have Virgin Bashers as Pathfinders 🤪🤣 Oh this is gunna be fun!!

Stay tuned for more updates as we creep closer to go time!

Variety Bash NT 2026 Variety NT Bash - Waters to Waters Daly Waters Pub

05/06/2026

Besides the obvious Bash Car and Crew, what would you never Bash without?! 🤔

‼️Righto funsters It's time to get your Crew Forms in! Click on this link and off you go! 😍https://www.variety.org.au/ba...
26/05/2026

‼️Righto funsters It's time to get your Crew Forms in! Click on this link and off you go! 😍
https://www.variety.org.au/bash/bash-nt/bash-nt-forms/individual-crew-member-form/

We're working on finalising the participants fees and will release the info as soon as we can, budget for around $1k for the week.

Start prepping for the Baggage Truck to hold your gear. We will let you know once the container is ready to for you to load your ear.

🔹Shelving:🔹
Each team will be allocated 3 shelves for storing items. Please note – this does not include your spare tyre, tents, or swags.
If your team requires more space than the allocated shelves, please let Tania know. If there is any spare capacity after all teams are accommodated, we’ll do our best to provide additional space.

🔹Shelf Dimensions:🔹
Waist-height shelf: 43W x 70H x 62L
Head-height shelf: 43W x 55H x 62L
Roof-height shelf: 43W x 50H x 62L
See photo. We recommend purchasing heavy-duty containers that match these dimensions – they fit perfectly and last forever.
If you are using bags or container, please ensure you label them with your team.

🔹 Tyres:🔹
All spare tyres must be clearly marked with your team name and number.

🔹Tents/Swags:🔹
These must also be:
· Clearly labelled with your team name.
· Marked with the date(s) you require them to come out of the shipping container.

‼️ Important‼️
The area near the container doors is now reserved strictly for Variety equipment only. Please do not place any team items in this section.

That's it for now.... now get onto doing your crew forms!

Variety Bash NT 2026 Variety NT Bash - Waters to Waters Variety - the Children’s Charity NT

To the volunteers who give their time, energy and care so generously - thank you. ❤️Your support helps children and fami...
17/05/2026

To the volunteers who give their time, energy and care so generously - thank you. ❤️

Your support helps children and families across Australia live without limits.

17/05/2026

‼️Howdy Bash fam bam we are in need of Volunteers‼️For the Litchfield Rural Show (nee Fred’s Pass Show) next weekend the 23 and 24 May.

🕛Shows Opening Hours: The Litchfield Rural Show is open from 9am to 9:30pm Saturday and 9am to 4pm Sunday

📅Shift times available each day:
8.30 am – 1:30 pm
1:15 am – 6:00 pm (Sunday finish at 5.00pm)
please indicate which day(s) and shift(s) you’d like to volunteer for when you reply.

Volunteer Roles:🎟️We will provide entry tickets for Volunteers.
🤩Merchandise sales – Guess the number of Lego, raffle and helping run our Variety stall
🤩Providing Information – Variety - Grants
🤩Set up & pack ups

We'll be bumping everything in the Friday afternoon and bump out Sunday at 5.00pm.

Can you display your Bash Car? We'd love to see our colorful cars on display to promote the Bash fun 🎉

Bash cars bump in Friday late afternoon – time to be confirmed. Bash cars can bump in Saturday morning at 7.30am – however I need to get approval – let me know by Monday.

Thanks for helping us out, we couldn't do this without you all! xx

16/05/2026

And the Eat My Dust winner is....

Thanks to Mario Broz, Car 23 The Hillbillies, Car 12 The Wiggles Variety Bash and Karen Maslin for a great catch-up!!

14/05/2026

See you tomorrow at Lolas Pergola for Eat My Dust!

🪕🤠 Yeee Hawww! dem rag tag, yoddlein', moonshine'n, canoein', Hillbillies are shinin' up them hub caps ready to hit the ...
12/05/2026

🪕🤠 Yeee Hawww! dem rag tag, yoddlein', moonshine'n, canoein', Hillbillies are shinin' up them hub caps ready to hit the road in the 2026 Variety NT Bash - Waters to Waters !

Car: 🚗1988 Ffff-ord Fairlane stretch limo
Team: 👋 Evie-Mae, John-Boy, Romeo, Emma-Lou, Codeine, Leroy-son-of-Gazey
Most looking forward to: 🤩 "New backwoods to wander about in. 4 new virgin bashers in the team. That's the only award the Hillbillies are yet to win"

If your team is ready to pick a banjo now with Car 23 The Hillbillies then register into the NT Bash and join the fun as we head from Daly Waters Pub to King Ash Bay via lots of backwoods! 15-22 August 2026

Join Now - https://nt.variety.org.au/2026teamrego/

Variety Bash NT 2026 Variety NT Bash - Waters to Waters

🎉 Sponsor Spotlight! We’re thrilled to announce that Mercure Darwin Airport Resort has returned as the proud sponsor of...
10/05/2026

🎉 Sponsor Spotlight!
We’re thrilled to announce that Mercure Darwin Airport Resort has returned as the proud sponsor of the 2026 Eat My Dust Award!

This award goes to the registered team with the highest banked fundraising as of Wednesday 13 May — and the prize is seriously luxe:

🌴 1 x One‑night stay in a Tropical Pool Villa
🍳 Buffet breakfast for two
🍹 Plus a $100 food & beverage voucher

We’ll be announcing the winners next Saturday, so keep those donations rolling in. Every dollar helps NT kids — and puts your team in the running for this amazing getaway.

A huge thank you to Mercure Darwin Airport Resort for their generous support. 🤩

There’s still time to join the fun of the NT Bash- 2026 Variety NT Bash - Waters to Waters !
👉 Register your team: https://nt.variety.org.au/2026teamrego/

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Toot Toot, Tonk Tonk! Car 10W — Tonka Tow — is officially rolling into the 2026 Variety NT Bash - Waters to Waters !Wit...
09/05/2026

Toot Toot, Tonk Tonk!
Car 10W — Tonka Tow — is officially rolling into the 2026 Variety NT Bash - Waters to Waters !

With a flair for espresso martinis and a reputation for premium‑grade scamming, this duo is one to keep your eye on…

🚗 Car: 1988 Ford F150
👋 Team: Ric & Clancy
😎 Most looking forward to: “Arriving… then departing.”

If you’re ready to be shaken AND stirred along the Bash roads with TONKA, now’s the time to register your team! 👇

🔗 https://www.variety.org.au/bash/events/nt2026/

📅 August 15–22 — kicking off at the iconic Daly Waters Pub, cruising through places like Roper Bar, Limmen National Park, Lorella Springs, Heartbreak Hotel, and finishing at King Ash Bay.

It's a one‑of‑a‑kind NT adventure with some very, very unique, fun loving humans!!

Come on, ya gotta do it!

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