2015 Variety Bash preview

From Bass Hill to Bunbury, the 2015 event will be a special one, as Bashers have been granted special permission to drive the original Nullarbor Track. Participants will also explore the spectacular vistas of the Great Australian Bight and peruse the magnificent coastline around Esperance; all in support of Variety - the Children's Charity.

This year's Bash route covers 10 day, between 2nd August and 11th August, visiting 18 regional and remote towns across four states. The inclusion of the old Nullarbor Track route, from Yalata to Eucla, will allow Bashers to deliver $5,000 worth of play equipment to the children of the Yalata Community.

Neither a race nor a rally, the Variety Dick Smith Bash is a drive in the Outback with like-minded fundraisers, driving the "miles for the smiles" and enjoying travelling to parts of Australia that they may not otherwise see, while at the same time raising money to support Variety - the Children's Charity. Last year's event raised more than $2.2 million NET, which through Variety has assisted thousands of Aussie kids who are sick, disadvantaged or have special needs with the provision of vital equipment and services, helping them gain mobility, self-esteem and independence and the chance to achieve their full potential.

If you're keen on getting involved, and all you need to know can be found at www.variety.org.au/nswBASH. Here you'll find a detailed itinerary, fundraising requirements ($8,500 minimum) and even pre-loved Bash vehicles for sale. Bash vehicles must be pre-1976, but aside from that, anything goes. This year's confirmed entries already include a 1939 Oldsmobile, as well as ambulances, vans, utes and even a couple of hearses!

Tam Johnston, CEO of Variety - the Children's Charity NSW admires the generosity and mateship of the Bashers and larger community, and is proud of what they have been able to achieve with their fundraising efforts saying, "In the event's 30 year history, $208 million has been raised for Aussie kids in need - bringing mobility, self-esteem and independence to the lives of thousands of special needs and disadvantaged kids." Tam continued, "It is immeasurable; the lifelong impact that the Bashing community has on Aussie kids in need."


2015 Variety Dick Smith B to B Bash Route

Bass Hill to Bunbury Bash (2nd August to 11th August - 10 days)
Day 1 Sunday 2nd August: Bass Hill to Narrandera (537 KMS)
Day 2 Monday 3rd August: Narrandera to Mildura (590 KMS)
Day 3 Tuesday 4th August: Mildura to Port Pirie (495 KMS)
Day 4 Wednesday 5th August: Port Pirie to Ceduna (583 KMS)
Day 5 Thursday 6th August: Ceduna to Eucla (558 KMS)
Day 6 Friday 7th August: Eucla to Balladonia (535 KMS)
Day 7 Saturday 8th August: Balladonia to Esperance (302 KMS)
Day 8 Sunday 9th August: Esperance to Albany (635 KMS)
Day 9 Monday 10th August: Albany to Bunbury (363 KMS)
Day 10 Tuesday 11th August: Lay Day (0 KMS) (Great day for a personal run to Margaret River = approx. 100 KMS)
TOTAL = 4,598 KMS

For further information and to register, go to: www.variety.org.au/nswBASH