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40,000 $200 Regional Travel Rebates on $400 Travel Spend Available to Victorians

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40,000 $200 Regional Travel Rebates on $400 Travel Spend Available to Victorians
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DealhunterMelbourne on 10/12/2020 - 09:45 business.vic.gov.au (42250 clicks)
Last edited 20/01/2021 - 10:19 by 3 other users

From Friday at 10am, the Victorian government is offering 40,000 Victorians $200 'vouchers' to travel within Victoria between December 12 and January 22 as a stimulus for the tourism industry.

You have to spend over $400 on one of the following categories to get the $200 back:
- accommodation
- tours
- local attractions

Exclusions are gaming, alcohol (except if alcohol is included in wine/brewery/distillery tasting type tour but excludes any alcohol purchased and consumed outside of the experience), fuel, food and drinks (except where packaged with an eligible expense such as a winery tour), groceries, personal items such as clothing and accessories, transport costs (rental vehicles, train and bus tickets).

It's really a reimbursement from the government though – travellers have to apply for the voucher, pay for the travel upfront and then receive a reimbursement from the government.

Still, $200 back on your trip is still $200 back!

Another 40,000 vouchers will be available on January 20, and may be redeemed for travel from January 27 to April 1, and the final batch of vouchers will be released on March 30 for use from April 6 to May 31.

Update: An extra 30,000 regional tourism vouchers will be made available to Victorians at 12PM today. Sold Out

Round 2: 40,000 vouchers will be released from 20 January 2021, 10.00am for travel between 27 January 2021 to 1 April 2021. Sold Out

Round 3: 30 March 2021, 10.00am, for travel between 6 April 2021 to 31 May 2021

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    • yty1997628 on 14/12/2020 - 12:17

      book another room below 50

    • Dollarino on 14/12/2020 - 12:21

      This includes spending a minimum of 2 nights in paid accommodation. So I'm pretty sure 1 night won't cut it.

  • yty1997628 on 14/12/2020 - 12:16

    register two and one for my friend.my confrimation email come in 12.01 and my friend's not come, anyone have same problem.

    • yty1997628 on 14/12/2020 - 12:21

      nvm received it

  • jerrysfang on 14/12/2020 - 12:16

    It is pretty smooth today. Got it registered.

  • Dolladollabillyall on 14/12/2020 - 12:18

    Saw in a ch7 news article to try this link if people are having issues

    https://www.service.vic.gov.au/services/travel-voucher/home

    Worked fine for me

  • Bargainz on 14/12/2020 - 12:19
    -5

    How is this a bargain when they are using your own money as tax payers for this.

    • ozbargain2019 on 14/12/2020 - 12:27

      Do you usually have this kind of access to money you have paid in taxes?

      • Bargainz on 14/12/2020 - 12:34
        -1

        "nobody ever went broke underestimating the intelligence of the [insert western country name] people"

    • Bargainz on 14/12/2020 - 14:02

      So many salty tears lol

  • popsiee on 14/12/2020 - 12:21

    I just looked at it and its a breeze to apply .
    Seems every time Andrews stuffs up he get the perfect solution 2nd time round .

  • CalmLemons on 14/12/2020 - 12:28
    +1

    nice new website through services victoria instead of business victoria works a lot better

  • DealhunterMelbourne on 14/12/2020 - 12:35
    +1

    Allocation exhausted while I was filling out the form :(

  • itsDANNY on 14/12/2020 - 12:35

    All gone, didn't get any sadly. :(

  • jmel on 14/12/2020 - 12:35
    +1

    I am getting this:

    ALLOCATION EXHAUSTED
    The allocation of 70,000 vouchers as part of Round 1 of the Regional Travel Voucher Scheme has now been exhausted.

    Please try again when the next round opens at 10am on 20 January 2021.

    Thank you for your interest and your continued support of regional Victoria.

    • Loracks on 14/12/2020 - 12:49

      In the email? Or website? I got through the website but no email yet. Only about 20 mins ago

      • darkwater on 14/12/2020 - 12:56

        I also didn't receive any email yet.

        edit got it. it just take time to arrive

        • tpopi on 14/12/2020 - 14:26

          How long did it take? I've been waiting a few hours and nothing…

          • darkwater on 14/12/2020 - 17:58

            @tpopi: Probably about an hour. Check your spam folder. Did you put the correct email address?

  • [Deactivated] on 14/12/2020 - 12:50

    Really wasn't worth it for round 1 in the end, accommendation is through the roof and all booked out. Only really helped out existing bookings that booked well in advanced.

    • Loracks on 14/12/2020 - 13:09
      -1

      Just booked two nights in regional Victoria for $66 thank you very much.

    • Frozensage on 15/12/2020 - 15:58
      +2

      yeah so it was a nice for those, me included, who already booked and was gonna go regardless of the $200. Nice little bonus. Whilst those who the grant was aimed at, to incentivise them to go, there's nothing to book. Isn't that always the way? Job keepers, job seeker…

  • enwar on 14/12/2020 - 12:59

    All accomodation is pretty much booked out. It doesn't make sense to give 70,000 vouchers out for a month and 2 week period. 70,000 people and their families going to regional victoria in a month and 2 week time period is crazy.

    • [Deactivated] on 14/12/2020 - 13:01

      I guarantee you at least 20K of those vouchers from round 1 will go to the round 3 pool as people won't be able to book anything.

    • Loracks on 14/12/2020 - 13:10
      +1

      Still plenty of options out there

      • TEER3X on 15/12/2020 - 20:13

        Give us some examples, I feel stupid now that I got one in this round and everywhere I've checked is gone.

        • Loracks on 15/12/2020 - 21:00

          Check caravan parks. Use google maps instead of going to BIG4 etc

    • melbourne guy on 14/12/2020 - 13:44
      +1

      Was able to book accommodation easily. Does depend of course on where you go and the dates you go.

      • TEER3X on 15/12/2020 - 20:14

        Where to?

        • melbourne guy on 15/12/2020 - 20:44
          +2

          Warrnambool and Halls Gap mid-week. Some dates and rooms were gone but if you’re flexible enough you’ll find something. Or perhaps pick towns with lots of accommodation within driving distance of places you want to go. For example, if Lakes Entrance is fully booked, choose Bairnsdale. Colac instead of Lorne.

  • Unique1234 on 14/12/2020 - 13:07

    Hoping someone can confirm - the minimum 2 night accommodation - can it be two separate 1 night accommodation on different days for example 23rd Dec and 4th Jan as long as total accommodation cost is more than $400?

    • melbourne guy on 14/12/2020 - 13:45
      +1

      There are no conditions stating it has to be 1 trip or 1 place of accommodation only. They should accept 2 separate stays.

    • neuhknik on 03/01/2021 - 19:54

      Your two nights' accommodation is required to be continuous according to the FAQs, and it can be on two separate paid accommodation in two separate LGAs.

  • HungryRussian on 14/12/2020 - 13:20

    thanks heaps OP. worked like a charm as of Monday early arvo

  • JoJoker on 14/12/2020 - 15:37
    -1

    Re: two nights minimum – do you guys reckon I can get away with one night at my family's home + 1 night stay at a hotel?

    • proudwanderer on 14/12/2020 - 15:38

      Yes - if your family home can issue you an invoice, otherwise the only "evidence" you can provide is just 1 night at the hotel.

    • smartazz104 on 15/12/2020 - 07:40

      Might need some creative bookkeeping…

  • FatBoy444 on 15/12/2020 - 14:13

    Anyone register to it but not receive the confirmation email? Is that means fail to register???

    • mariageorge on 15/12/2020 - 19:00

      I havent gotten an email either, and neither has my sister…

      • FatBoy444 on 17/12/2020 - 11:29

        I try to contact them and just let me wait for 2-3 business days and if still not receive any emails then call them again. I have check my spam and promotion mails, but nothing here till now.

  • RockyK9 on 04/01/2021 - 12:19

    Anyone receive any updates on how to submit a claim? 4th of Jan it opens they said

  • zombrex on 05/01/2021 - 00:00

    How do I submit my claim.
    I got the your application has been successful email.
    But never any follow up.

    • proudwanderer on 05/01/2021 - 01:15
      +1

      Same.

      The email says:

      You will be able to redeem your voucher between 4 January and 5 February 2021 after you have undertaken the eligible travel. We will be in touch closer to 4 January to provide you with information regarding how to submit your claim.

  • proudwanderer on 05/01/2021 - 08:39
    +4

    Just received the email:

    To submit your claim please follow these steps:

    Step 1. Use this unique link. Do not share this link as it is unique to your voucher and is not transferrable.

    Step 2. When you click on this link it will direct you to set up a grants portal account

    Step 3. Complete the claim form and upload the receipts and invoices that demonstrate your expenditure of more than $400

    Step 4. Submit your claim.

    For further assistance please call the Business Victoria hotline on 13 22 15.

    • Danstar on 05/01/2021 - 09:44
      +2

      Hmmm I haven't got the email yet…

      • peso255 on 05/01/2021 - 09:50
        +4

        same here

        EDIT: Rang Business Victoria. They said you should receive an email by COB today, call them if you still haven't by then.

    • starbearer on 05/01/2021 - 11:20
      +1

      Thanks. Will wait for the email.

  • DWD3-Jin on 05/01/2021 - 14:40
    +1

    Got the email in my junk folder!

  • demod on 05/01/2021 - 18:19
    +1

    no email here - we got ours in first round first batch.. inlaws got their email, but they signed up in the second round of the first batch.

  • gadgetguy on 05/01/2021 - 19:31

    No claim email here either. Guess I'll be calling tomorrow.

  • OhNoUShiz on 05/01/2021 - 19:44

    Nothing too….

  • gadgetguy on 06/01/2021 - 13:08
    +2

    I called and was just told they are sending them out in batches and have no further details or even ETA. Just told to keep waiting and checking mail and junk folders :-(

    • OhNoUShiz on 06/01/2021 - 13:43
      +1

      so they did not check using your email address or anything? simply just wait?

      • SastaFair on 06/01/2021 - 15:22

        When i called earlier today, they mentioned that all mails should be sent out by Friday afternoon.

      • gadgetguy on 06/01/2021 - 15:31

        Nope. I got the impression it was being handled by some other team/department (organisation?) and the person on the phone had bugger all info to give.

  • zombrex on 06/01/2021 - 15:04

    No email yet. Bit of a joke really.
    Not going to book unless i know they have this under control.

    • gadgetguy on 06/01/2021 - 15:34
      +1

      It's been as efficient as the system for claiming the rebates in the first place i.e. total fuster cluck.

  • Frozensage on 06/01/2021 - 19:03

    Got email with link to claiming the grant

  • truetypezk on 06/01/2021 - 23:03

    Hey guys beware, these idiots have silently added the requirement of 2 continuous nights. If your plan does not allow that it might be good to book a $15 campground filler.

    • demod on 07/01/2021 - 10:56

      it was always 2 nights

      • truetypezk on 07/01/2021 - 12:39

        It has never been 2 CONTINUOUS nights until very recently. You can check it out on wayback machine if you dont believe me.

    • RockyK9 on 07/01/2021 - 11:38

      Read T&C please

    • Headless on 07/01/2021 - 11:42
      -3

      Change date on invoice using photoshop, they will never know

      • truetypezk on 07/01/2021 - 12:39

        Why would you wanna risk that when all you need is a $15 campsite?

  • Kanna87 on 07/01/2021 - 23:13

    I still have not received the email either :(

    • SastaFair on 08/01/2021 - 12:15

      I spoke with them yesterday and they took my contact and postcode details, and i received the mail with link today.

      Not sure if it is a coincidence, but you can try same

      • Kanna87 on 09/01/2021 - 01:07

        Thanks.. I ended up getting the email today.

  • flawedkitten on 07/01/2021 - 23:28

    I finally got mine today.

  • demod on 08/01/2021 - 14:24

    Got mine 7.15 this morning.

  • OhNoUShiz on 08/01/2021 - 20:59

    Anyone in the add on of 30.000 on the Monday has received the link to claim in the email?

    • Kanna87 on 09/01/2021 - 01:08

      Yes i got the email today. I was part of the add on 30k

    • peso255 on 09/01/2021 - 23:05

      I’m part of the 30K, received my email Thurs morning, and have already fired off the form receipts and all.

  • pencilman on 10/01/2021 - 10:04

    Received the email and just submitted the form.

    Wow - what bureaucracy for a small travel grant!

    Couldn't believe the need for a 13 digit password with upper case, lower case, numeral and symbol requirement.
    And the way the form was presented and needed to be filled - I found it labourious.

    Oh well, done now. Hopefully the $200 turns up.

  • proudwanderer on 10/01/2021 - 10:45

    Anyone know how long it’ll take to receive the $200 after submitting the form?

    • flawedkitten on 10/01/2021 - 12:30

      It said within 10 days.

  • Frozensage on 12/01/2021 - 22:28
    -1

    Just submitted it. Hopefully they won’t be cross checking and just pay the fund asap

  • gaz3342 on 14/01/2021 - 11:39

    Submitted my claim on the 4th, it's now the 14th and no sign of the refund……

    • proudwanderer on 14/01/2021 - 13:19

      Same. I submitted on the 5th - not even a whisper since then.

    • gaz3342 on 14/01/2021 - 16:10

      Just received an email saying claim was successful and $200 will be paid to my bank account

      • gaz3342 on 15/01/2021 - 13:21

        Money in the bank

  • AbbyL on 14/01/2021 - 16:44

    Submitted my claim on the 7th and got a payment notification just now…

    • AbbyL on 15/01/2021 - 13:32

      Got $200 in my account today!

  • proudwanderer on 14/01/2021 - 17:40

    Just received this email:

    Our Ref: OPPXXXXXX

    Dear XXXXX,

    We are pleased to advise that your claim for the Regional Travel Voucher Scheme has been successful and your nominated bank account will soon be credited with a one-off payment of $200.

    Depending on your bank, this payment may take up to five business days to reach your account. If you do not receive this payment after five business days please notify us by calling the Business Victoria hotline on 13 22 15. Please ensure you have your details and application number (i.e. use the OPP-ID number listed above) handy.

    By travelling to regional Victoria to enjoy everything our great state has to offer you are helping our state’s tourism industry rebound and recover from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Visit Victoria has a range of information on tourism and travel ideas for any future trips across Victoria.

    Thank you for playing your part in helping to slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) by following the advice of the Victorian Chief Health Officer.

  • wrl24 on 15/01/2021 - 10:40

    Got the email at 4pm yesterday, $200 hit the bank this morning.

  • DoesntEvenMatter on 15/01/2021 - 12:44

    Submitted on the 9th. $200 in the account today

  • starbearer on 15/01/2021 - 14:51
    +1

    Received the 200 today! Woohoo!

    Thanks Dan. (and also OP)

  • Rockhard on 15/01/2021 - 15:20

    Can anyone please confirm if they've received voucher for staying at AirBNB

    • dbglt on 15/01/2021 - 15:21

      Yes

    • gadgetguy on 15/01/2021 - 17:02

      Yes, me too.

  • kikodesu on 16/01/2021 - 21:12

    For the claim, when entering the Bank Account details, it asks for Bank Account Name - is this referring to the type of bank account eg. Super Saver Account or is it our full name listed on the bank statement? Thank you in advance!

    • proudwanderer on 16/01/2021 - 21:44
      +1

      It’s your name

    • DoesntEvenMatter on 17/01/2021 - 01:47

      Your name or business account name

      • gadgetguy on 17/01/2021 - 13:00

        You can put anything, they cannot match an account name. Only the BSB and a/c number matter.

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