What can you do to support disadvantaged kids around the country? Fang a four-wheel drive through the bush, of course. On Saturday. March 1, 50 off-road vehicles and 102 drivers and their navigators will descend on Mogo for the start of the annual Variety 4WD Adventure, now in its 20th year. Spanning seven days, the route that began at Mogo Zoo was set to traverse tracks across Deua, Brindabella, Blue Mountains, Abercrombie River, Turon, and Marrangaroo National Parks before arriving in Katoomba. "It's an opportunity for a whole bunch of 4WD enthusiasts to get out to see countryside, especially the beautiful part of the world that you guys are based in, which is part of its popularity," said Tony Warner, Variety's NSW/ACT chief executive officer. "We have people travelling down from Queensland and up from Victoria to visit parts of NSW they've never experienced before." A team of 10 support staff travelled alongside the drivers, ensuring everyone was comfortable and safe along the way. "It's always popular because it's the ultimate turn-key event - we handle all the planning and logistics so our entrants can focus on the fun and adventure," he said. "And I think this one's kind of more of an exclusive feel because, like I said, there's some technical driving involved, so we cap the size of the group." While a diverse selection of 4WDs were to join the convoy, weird and wacky vehicles were more likely to be seen in Variety's other landmark event, the Variety Bash, now in its 50th year. "You see some really lovely 4WDs and certainly some older vehicles, but all very capable," he said. "And, you know, obviously, we've had a look at each of them to make sure that they're up to driving the route that we have planned." While no doubt enjoyable for everyone involved, the event was also designed to raise $300,000 for regional and remote schools around the state, and to support children who are sick, disadvantaged or living with a disability. "The kind of things the schools have asked for are football goals, food technology equipment, magnetic building tiles, creative art supplies, science and technology resources and musical instruments," said Mr Warner. Drivers will be stopping off at six public schools along the way, with teachers and parents often organising lunches and locals attending with hot-rods and classic cars. "There's an opportunity to really chat to the teachers and the kids at the different schools that they're stopping at," he said. "It's great to be able to say to the participants, the fundraising that you did to come on this event, you are going to see the benefit of that firsthand at these local schools." The 4WD Adventure was so popular Variety had a second event planned for March 22-29, which still had places available. For anyone who couldn't make the seven-day drive, they could still support disadvantaged kids by donating to Variety through its website.