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The Iconic Yamaha Variety Jet Trek is Australia’s Largest and Most Successful Charity Personal Watercraft Event
Hit the water for an unforgettable adventure with the Yamaha Variety Jet Trek, where open water, epic scenery and true Aussie mateship come together. Ride alongside a community of like-minded adventurers, embrace the thrill of the journey, and create lasting memories both on and off the water.

From sunrise starts to coastal stopovers, every nautical mile delivers a new experience, backed by a fully supported crew of medics, mechanics and more. Along the way, you will be part of something bigger, helping Variety support children who are sick, experiencing disadvantage, or living with disabilities to live without limits.

In 2027, the Yamaha Variety Jet Trek will be travelling from Port Macquarie to Brisbane 16 – 22 May.

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MORE THAN A RIDE

The Impact You Make

Granting Hope

As we travel from community to community, we proudly give back along the way through grants that support local families, children and organisations in need. In 2026 Trekkers granted $178,000 distributed throughout communities along the Jet Trek route impacting 252 aussie kids.

Backing Local Communities

We are proud to support the communities that host us along the journey. From accommodation and hospitality to local suppliers and services, every stop helps inject valuable economic support into local towns and businesses.

The Variety Family

From long-term participants to first-timers, volunteers to support crews, the Variety Family is built on connection, camaraderie and a commitment to creating life-changing impact for children and families in need. We are a passionate community united by a shared purpose.

Watch The Yamaha Variety Jet Trek 2026 Recap

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2026 Yamaha Variety Jet Trek Gallery

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Queensland Events

Where Fun, Community and Life-Changing Impact Come Together

Taking part in a Variety event is an exciting and fun way to raise funds for children in need. As well as helping children and their families, events are a wonderful opportunity to connect with Variety supporters and local communities – and experience what it means to be part of the ‘Variety Family’.

QLD Variety Bash

17 - 27 Aug 2026

The Variety Bash is Australia’s longest running and most legendary charity motoring event, taking place for over 40 years and raising funds to support Aussie kids in need.

In 2026, the QLD Variety Bash will be travelling from Innisfail to Gladstone.

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.

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Variety 4WD Adventure

3 - 13 Nov 2026

The Variety 4WD Adventure takes you deep into Australia’s most breathtaking outback regions with full medical and mechanical support.

In 2026, the Variety 4WD Adventure will journey to South Australia’s spectacular Flinders Ranges – an unforgettable outback experience where tackling rugged tracks and sharing the adventure helps raise vital funds to support children who are sick, disadvantaged or living with disabilities.

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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.

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