Over fifty land cruisers have charted their way through Walgett, Bourke, Tilpa, Cobar and Coonamble as part of a journey raising money for disaster-stricken farmers. 

 Around 110 people have been travelling since 27 August on the eight-night, 3,000-kilometre drive, which for the first time is taking place in NSW.

A Long Drive for Drought founder Brent Reeman said many of the drivers are from Queensland and wanted to show some love for their southern cousins.

"But not that much love when it comes to rugby league," the Queenslander said.

"Our drivers' shirts this year are maroon."

The drive has been running since 2020 and is fundraising for Farm Angels (formerly Drought Angels), which gives financial help, food hampers, care packs and mental wellbeing support to farmers hit by natural disasters across Australia.

The Cavalot family travelled from the Victorian area of Molyullah to join the ride. [IMAGE: River McCrossen]

The 2025 trip began in the southern Queensland town of Nindigully and travelled to Wilcannia before circling back through the Western Plains to end back over the border in Stanthorpe on 5 September.

Along the way, they have also heard drought and recovery stories from local landowners.

The stories are a favourite for Paul and Emma Cavalot, who come from the Victorian area of Molyullah.

They have taken part since 2021, and this year have been riding in a HJ47 Landcruiser, which Paul converted to a duel cab.

"Hearing it firsthand just makes it that little bit more real," said Emma at visit to a property about 30 kilometres south-east of Coonamble.

"We're from a farming area as well and farmers put food on our table, so we want to support them."

Their children - Dusty, Jess and Elly - tagged along for the stretch.

Originally exclusive to Queensland, the drive involves a significant dirt road portion and, according to Brent, has raised more than $600,000 over five years.

"The rougher, the dustier, the better," he said.