This is due when registering and locks in your spot on the event.

A Participants Fee (approximately $1,000 per person including GST, dependent on destination and duration of the Variety Bash) is also charged. It covers meals, camping, merchandise, entertainment, event movie, name badge, event commemorative gift and additional services on the event such as mechanical, medical support etc.

Congratulations to Car 02 -MINIONS who have won the Early Bird Rego Prize of a 2bd cabin for the first night of the Bash, thanks to our long-time sponsors Daly Waters Historic Pub.

Each team must raise a minimum of $5,000 (if NT Bashed and $4,000 if interstate based) for Variety NT to enter the Bash, and the Bash must be pretty amazing because teams do this plus more each and every year.

We celebrate your fundraising efforts with Heart Awards given out at the Welcome Dinner

HEART LEVELS: 
🎩TOP HAT – Highest Fundraising Team Overall
PLATINUM HEART – raising $60,000 and above
DIAMOND HEART- raising between $30,000 and $59,999
RUBY HEART- raising between $17,000 and $29,999
GOLD HEART- raising between $13,000 and $16,999
SILVER HEART – raising between $9,000 and 12,999
BRONZE HEART – raising between $5,000 and $8,999
WHITE HEART- raising minimum required funds $4,000 for interstate teams, $5,000 for NT based teams

Remember to run all fundraisers past us by calling or emailing through your details.  Check out the current FUNdraisers

Fundraising should be banked with us immediately, we will keep a tally for your team and send updates to the Captain. Fundraising will finalise 2 weeks prior to the Bash starting.

To help us identify payments easily and allocate correctly please use these tips on entering information into the Reference section of your bank deposit: Make sure those depositing reference either your Car Name or Car #

Bendigo Bank BSB: 633 000   Account: 161961693

PAYMENT TYPE:         DETAILS REQUIRED IN REFERENCE TAB
REGISTRATION:          “Rego, Surname, Team Name/Car#”
FUNDRAISING:            “Bash Car#/Name”
PARTICIPANTS FEES (including part payments/instalments): “PPT, Surname”

*Fundraising must be banked at the earliest convenience. Please do not hold onto Bash funds as per the terms and conditions, funds are utilised to provide Variety grants to NT kids.

A great way is to use the Bash Donation portal – https://www.variety.org.au/nt/variety-nt-bash-donations/  This portal lists all Bash Cars in a drop-down list!  Ask us about QR Code stickers for your Bash Car.

TIP: Email [email protected] to advise of your deposit.
TIP: Be sure to keep your own running tally of your fundraising. Captains will receive regular email updates of current fundraising tally’s from Variety NT.

Fundraising Payment Schedule – $600 by 1 April, $1,500 by 1 May, $3,000 by 1 June, $4,500 by 1 July, Balance of by 31 July 2026

In short, no. Fundraising cannot cover the registration fee, meals, accommodation or costs of your car, although it can be used for the $5,000/$4,000 donation component and all donations raised are tax deductible. Individual accommodation, refreshments, merchandise, fuel costs, mechanical repairs, car shipping and other out of pocket expenses are at your own expense, and should be considered in your budget when preparing for the Variety NT Bash.

$600 by 1 April
$1,500 by 1 May
$3,000 by 1 June
$4,500 by 1 July
Balance of by 31 July 2026

Your car must be at least 30 years old.

Every car and crew needs a fun theme. Costumes are on from Day 1 and stay on until after the Final Night.

Every team must have at least two crew members.

Raise funds to help kids in need. Every NT team must raise a minimum of $5,000 ($4,000 for interstate teams).

Don't take yourself too seriously. The Bash is all about adventure, mateship and making a difference.

Most importantly... have fun! Embrace the unexpected, enjoy the organised chaos and make memories that will last a lifetime.

In addition to the Fundraising Heart Awards, during the Bash there are a number of awards given, from the silly to the serious. These include:

🏆 Overall Winner:   The team which best epitomizes the Spirit of the Bash

🥰 Bashers’ Choice:  Most popular team as voted by the Bashers

🏆 Show & Shine:   Best Presented Car & Crew

🛠️ Piston Broke:  Most break-downs despite being properly prepared!

🥸 Ultimate Best Scam:   The team with the Best Scam

🧭 Broken Compass:  The team least able to find their way

💪🏻 Officially Legends:   The overall Best Support Team as chosen by the Bashers

❤️ Daly Waters ‘Virgin’ Basher:  The Best First Time Basher (this award wins registration of your car into the next years’ Bash!)

🍇 Basher Contribution:  Best Function hosted by a Bash Car

💵 Most Bash Bucks:   Team which has acquired the most Bash Bucks

Bash Handbook > 
Code of Conduct and Guidelines >
Terms and Conditions > 

Swag or Swanky? Stars or a Roof over your head?

In short, no. Fundraising cannot cover the registration fee, meals, accommodation or costs of your car, although it can be used for the $5,000/$4,000 donation component and all donations raised are tax deductible. Individual accommodation, refreshments, merchandise, fuel costs, mechanical repairs, car shipping and other out of pocket expenses are at your own expense, and should be considered in your budget when preparing for the Variety NT Bash.

The possibilities are endless and so is your imagination! The most common way to raise money is through fundraising events (such as dinners, trivia nights, golf days etc.) and approaches to sponsors/supporters. New ideas are always welcome and can be discussed with the Variety Events team.

• Please note that any funds collected during the Bash week will not be counted towards team tally’s and will be counted as general fundraising.
• Fundraising begins from the end of the Bash until approx. 2 weeks prior to the next Bash starting. Bash fundraising cannot be “rolled over” if you are unable to Bash. All team tally’s start afresh at the end of the Bash.
• Teams are to bank any fundraising at the earliest convenience, and are not to hold on to funds (eg: in an alternate bank account)

Monies donated to Variety – the Children’s Charity NT are generally tax deductible under the Income Tax Assessment Act provided they qualify as an unfettered donation; that is, the donor can prove that they have received nothing of value in return for the donation.

WHAT IS NOT TAX DEDUCTIBLE? Sponsors and entrants should accordingly be aware that the following ARE NOT deductible as donations. These costs are met personally by the entrants:

1. The $600 entry fee
2. Event Participation Fee (includes meals, merchandise, entertainment etc)
3. Accommodation costs
4.Vehicle purchase, preparation, maintenance and running costs
5. Additional merchandise purchases
6. Associated travel costs, for example, return airfares and accommodation, vehicle return transport or vehicle recovery costs
7. Ticket sales, including raffle tickets
8. Auction items

These comments are to be taken as guidelines only. Variety is not a tax consultant and therefore assumes no liability for actions taken as a result of these guidelines. In any instances where an entrant or a sponsor is uncertain of the tax implications of their involvement, they should consult their own accountant or tax adviser.

Vehicles must be in standard condition and shall be models with a minimum age of 30 years. Please download the Bash Handbook for more Info or call our office on 08 8981 2544.

Decorate your cars and theme your team with costumes to get into the spirit of the Bash. Want some inspiration?  Check out some photo’s on our Facebook page HERE

The Bash has Mobile Workshops as part of the Official Team who assist you to repair your bash car along the side of the road. We aim to keep you moving and get you to the finish.  If the car cannot be repaired on site we also have a sweeps trailer, which will take your car to the next location for further repairs… but beware, you will be heckled incessantly by other Bashers as they chant “Trailer Trash, Trailer Trash” to you!

• A full list of spare parts and equipment you are required to take with you is listed in the Bash Handbook.

The minimum is two (driver and navigator) and the maximum is 4. Bear in mind the size of your bash car, and the amount of luggage you have on board when picking the size of your crew!  If you have a vehicle with excess of 4 crew please discuss this with our office.

Accomodation:
Camping is included in your Participants fees for those who love to roll out a swag or pitch a tent under the stars.  However if a roof over your head is preferred then once the overnight stops have been announced it is up to the entrants to book all of their accommodation unless otherwise advised by Variety. Availability of accommodation in each location can vary from hotel/motel, bed & breakfast, cabins, caravans, hostels and camp grounds and not guaranteed by Variety.

Meals:
You will receive three meals a day on the event (unless specified) as well as meals and entertainment on our final night, and any tours that have been organised within your Event Participation Fee. Special requirements can be catered for, and must be advised when filling out your medical form prior to the Variety Bash.

We encourage Bash teams to host morning/arvo tea stops, lots of teams theme their tea stop and there is an award for Best Contribution up for grabs!  You will need to advise the office of your intention to host a morning or afternoon tea stop.

Baggage: 
We supply a Baggage Truck to travel with the Variety Bash to the overnight stops. Space on the truck is available to entrants to carry swags, tents and spare tyres. Details of Baggage truck locations are advised on a daily basis whilst on the Bash. Delivery and collection of items will be advised prior to the Bash. 

If you have any other questions we are here to answer them. Contact us with your query:

Phone: 08 8981 2544

Email: [email protected]

Drop in: Harry’s Place, 1 Willaroo St, Tiwi

We recommend you Download the Bash Handbook and read, read, read!