OVER $135K RAISED

The 2020 and 2021 event saw us raise over $135,000 for Queensland farmers in need, donated to our charity partner, Drought Angels

This year we’re aiming to contribute another $100,000!

August 26 to September 3 2022!

Calliope
Duaringa
Clermont
Muttaburra
Kynuna
Cloncurry
Boulia
Winton
Longreach

$100,000

#40sFor80K

An icon of the bush – The 40 Series Landcruiser

For 60 years the 40 Series LandCruiser has been a staple of the Australian outback. The most iconic 4X4 in Australia: the stoic, venerable off-roader has weathered the most brutal conditions and like the communities its served has stood the test of time.

See the stories unfold

Itinerary

8 nights, 18 towns, nearly 3,000 kilometres – this August a convoy of classic 40 series LandCruisers will be seen driving together in support of drought-stricken Queensland communities.

See Itinerary

Contact

Do you have a question that we haven’t answered in our FAQs? Or do you want to know more information about a particular part of the event? Either way, you can contact us at any time.

FAQs

If you’ve ended up here then you’ve probably got an interest in our event. To help you better understand our cause and the trip we have some frequently asked questions answered here.

Our Participants

We are so excited to welcome the Long Drive for Drought back to the Western Downs this year and to showcase our quality lifestyle and the people that make our region so special. We are so proud to have a fantastic organisation like Drought Angels based in our region, and this event will go a long way to support their vital work across Queensland. Hear more from Paul here.

Cr Paul McVeigh

Mayor Western Downs Regional Council

The last decade, has been unprecedented in terms of adversity, wild market fluctuation, 8 and up to 10 years of the most severe drought on record punctuated by “super cell” rain events and then….Covid – 19!

Cr Andrew Martin

Mayor Blackall Tambo Regional Council