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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 (42245 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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        • proudwanderer on 17/01/2021 - 13:25

          True - but you'd still want to put your name.

          Even though they technically can't "match" it and you'd still receive the money no matter what you put, you're not gonna want to put "ABBA" or "The Beatles" now would you?

          • spedohero on 17/01/2021 - 17:37
            +1

            @proudwanderer: I put Ozbargain. I received the money the next day. Try it.

            • proudwanderer on 17/01/2021 - 17:45
              +1

              @spedohero: Jokes aside …. @kikodesu - just put your name, or whatever you have as the name of your bank account.

              • gadgetguy on 17/01/2021 - 18:25

                @proudwanderer: Yeah i was being a bit facetious but you don't have to be exact about matching your bank account name or worry about using initials or whatnot.

        • peso255 on 17/01/2021 - 23:13

          For what it's worth, turns out I misread the question and filled out the name of my bank, instead of my own full name (it's a personal bank account), still got paid properly.

  • spersephone on 19/01/2021 - 16:54

    If you manage to get this application in, they don't dilly dally too much, I got paid within two weeks of putting in the final application.

  • firestint on 19/01/2021 - 23:36

    Has anyone booked 2x 1 night separately instead of consecutive and received the $200?

    OK sorry - just checked FAQ and they have this "Recipients must stay a minimum of 2 consecutive nights in regional Victoria in paid accommodation."

  • WoodYouLikeSomeCash on 20/01/2021 - 09:17

    Looks like it’s being done through Service Victoria this time.

  • alteclan on 20/01/2021 - 09:27

    Planning to travel in May, if I book now, can I claim later as part of the last round of vouchers - to be released in 30-March?

    • proudwanderer on 20/01/2021 - 09:27

      No. You’ll have to wait and apply in the last round.

      These travel vouchers apply to the period of 27 January to 1 April 2021.​

      • alteclan on 20/01/2021 - 10:03

        Why not? I thought you can claim against an existing booking. Again, I am referring to the last round of vouchers: “the final batch of vouchers will be released on March 30 for use from April 6 to May 31“

        • Rupture on 20/01/2021 - 10:09

          Because the application opened today is only for travel between 27 January to 1 April 2021.​ If you are travelling outside of that, which you are, then there's no point applying as you're not eligible. When the last round goes live, you apply then as those dates will be covered in your travel.

          • alteclan on 20/01/2021 - 10:43

            @Rupture: I don’t intend to claim now - I mean can I book the May travel now and then claim on the 30th of March? I assume that’s a yes?

            • Miss B on 20/01/2021 - 11:00

              @alteclan: Yes. Book now, or any time. Register for the voucher on 30th March. Travel in May. After travelling claim the $200 during the claim period.

  • wmxc on 20/01/2021 - 09:34

    Can people, who were successful in the first round, apply again?

    *EDIT: I found the answer myself - you can't apply again.

    • firestint on 20/01/2021 - 09:36

      Only once per household too.

    • popsiee on 20/01/2021 - 09:40
      -5

      Use another name and address .

      • aliam on 20/01/2021 - 10:08
        +3

        I know there's ozbargain "hacks" to get good deals, but this really is against the spirit of the whole scheme. There's businesses going broke, and people doing it really tough financially due to COVID.

        There's a time for squeezing the system, but this isn't one of them. Don't be one of those people who illegally gains from COVID - that behaviour is up there with those that price goughed on hand sanitiser and N95 masks.

  • Costco97 on 20/01/2021 - 09:46
    +2

    All long weekends or public holiday dates are excluded, just in case someone didn't notice.

    • trabug on 20/01/2021 - 10:45
      +1

      Where does it say this? I couldn't find anything in the FAQs.

  • No Child Support on 20/01/2021 - 09:56

    Do we need to sign in or register? Don’t want to fuss around logging in and miss out

    • Dinjay on 20/01/2021 - 10:15

      Registration is part of the application process

  • Alanw on 20/01/2021 - 09:57
    -8

    We got the 1st round already but planning to do a second trip. Are we eligible to apply for the 2nd round?

    • popsiee on 20/01/2021 - 09:59

      If one of the you has a different name and address .

    • Rupture on 20/01/2021 - 10:04
      +7

      Yes the whole State of Victoria owes you for the lockdown…grow up.

      • donbot on 20/01/2021 - 11:15

        He did what had to be done and I'm thankful we're at the point we are now… just a shame that his governments handling of the hotel quarantine program forced a prolonged 2nd lockdown that caused significant financial and mental problems that are still being dealt with across the broader community.

  • drezy on 20/01/2021 - 10:02

    success!! got one! thx!

  • powerhammer on 20/01/2021 - 10:02

    Got mine

  • firestint on 20/01/2021 - 10:03
    +2

    What a breeze, done in 2 mins, they must have made all the improvements between round 1 and 2.

  • ElleV on 20/01/2021 - 10:04

    Cheers OP. Got one.

  • Birdseye on 20/01/2021 - 10:04
    +2

    Successfully registered just now. No email yet but assume that will come. Was super smooth.

    • Birdseye on 20/01/2021 - 10:42

      Email came through 4 minutes after application

  • No Child Support on 20/01/2021 - 10:04
    -6

    Cheers Chairman Dan

  • changot on 20/01/2021 - 10:06

    Got em! Silky Smooth!

    • changot on 20/01/2021 - 11:00

      got the email in 15mins after submitting the application.

  • baj on 20/01/2021 - 10:06

    Got one this time. Time to book holidays!

  • kc7 on 20/01/2021 - 10:06
    -2

    Can people, who were successful in the first round but unable to travel and hence won't claim in round 1, apply again for round 2?
    Edit: downvotes for a genuine question? Thank you

    • firestint on 20/01/2021 - 10:11

      Because it's one of the questions on FAQ page?

      I have received a travel voucher, but I can no longer take (or wish to take) my trip. Can I relinquish my voucher? What does this mean?
      Yes, you can relinquish your voucher. If you decide to cancel your booking and relinquish your voucher prior to making a claim, you will be eligible to reapply for a voucher in the next round on a first come first served basis.

      • kc7 on 20/01/2021 - 10:16

        My apologies for taking too much time from fellow bargainers.
        I thank you for your apt and informative reply. I could not find that in the FAQs. All I did find was if only 1 voucher per household.
        However, using your reply I was able to confirm the answer you presented is indeed mentioned there. I appreciate it. Have a good day

  • Zwarzy on 20/01/2021 - 10:07
    -1

    broken again!

    • WoodYouLikeSomeCash on 20/01/2021 - 10:09
      -1

      Nope, working fine for me.

    • Zwarzy on 20/01/2021 - 10:11

      worked off my mobile maybe it's my browser.

  • Cherry12 on 20/01/2021 - 10:12

    Excellent! Last time I missed it. Thanks OP!

  • ozzz on 20/01/2021 - 10:12

    I can't my search my home address. By entering manually , it doesn't accept my invitation. :-(

    • Dinjay on 20/01/2021 - 10:18

      I also had to enter my address manually but I think I got a voucher.

  • HD9990 on 20/01/2021 - 10:14
    +3

    WTF??? ALLOCATION EXHAUSTED in 14 mins?

    • Hoopzzy on 20/01/2021 - 10:16
      -1

      yep same. i think maybe a bot got the better of us.

      • Brick Tamland on 20/01/2021 - 10:18
        +2

        Seems rather impossible that 40,000 vouchers are dished out in 14 minutes

      • ScruffTheJanitor on 20/01/2021 - 11:09

        How? You need a valid drivers licence.

  • Brick Tamland on 20/01/2021 - 10:15

    apparently all gone now

  • Dinjay on 20/01/2021 - 10:17
    +1

    Thanks op. Got one a few minutes ago. But no confirmation email so far….

    • AFOS on 20/01/2021 - 10:19

      Same here

      • AFOS on 20/01/2021 - 10:51

        Got it now

    • Dinjay on 20/01/2021 - 10:25

      I received the confirmation email just now, which is around 20min after I finished the application.

    • Blitzen on 20/01/2021 - 10:40

      Can you share what do you need to fill in the application form? Just name, license number, phone number, email etc? Do you need to have the travel dates ready? Thanks

      • Dinjay on 20/01/2021 - 10:46

        The form only asks for contact details and drivers license no. It doesn't ask for travel dates.

        • Blitzen on 20/01/2021 - 10:56

          Thank you. Glad to know it is not too hard to apply this round.

  • bart2 on 20/01/2021 - 10:17

    I got accomodation booked for the 24th to the 27th, im guessing im not eligible?

    • Dinjay on 20/01/2021 - 10:21

      Not to my reading - minimum 2 nights during the eligible travel period from 27 January 2021 to 1 April 2021 :(

  • taoz on 20/01/2021 - 10:18

    Missed again. Gees

  • leeanne75 on 20/01/2021 - 10:18

    Does anyone know if you can claim it on accommodation only?

    or does it have to be a combination of accommodation, tours and attraction entry fees? Thanks

  • mingjuitsai on 20/01/2021 - 10:21

    How do you claim the cash-back.
    I applied for first round successfully and have returned from my travel.
    But received no information about how to claim?

    In the email it only says
    "You can redeem your voucher between 4 January and 5 February 2021. We’ll be in touch in a few weeks with instructions on how to submit your claim."

  • hamza23 on 20/01/2021 - 10:23

    For those who missed out, set a reminder on OzBargain and your calendar for 30th of March. You'll receive reminders on or before the start date via OzBargain newsletter (if subscribed) & via site notification.

  • yabol on 20/01/2021 - 10:29

    Can I claim two separate trips e.g. 2 nights in Feb and 2 nights in March?
    Or I need to spend $400 on one trip only?

  • railspider on 20/01/2021 - 10:31
    +1

    How on earth are these all getting claimed so quickly? Tim Smith & the Vic Liberals sabotaging the program? Or are there really that many Victorian OzBargainers who leave the house for a rural trip?

    • ScruffTheJanitor on 20/01/2021 - 11:11

      This isn't an ozbargin thing tho. This was heavily advertised over all media.

    • popsiee on 20/01/2021 - 11:12

      This deal was on mainstream media so of course its getting a lot of action .

    • Stopback on 20/01/2021 - 15:14

      social media/ fb 40K isn't a lot. Though I guessing a lot of people being dodgy, claiming more.

  • sflack on 20/01/2021 - 10:33

    yeww got one! was logged on at 10 to snag it.

  • Costco97 on 20/01/2021 - 10:41

    Did anyone get confirmation email yet? I haven't so far although my application got lodged successfully.

    • Birdseye on 20/01/2021 - 10:43
      +1

      My email came through a few minutes after I was successful. Others are saying 20 minutes so hang tight

      • Costco97 on 20/01/2021 - 10:47
        +1

        Thanks got mine as well!

  • jaygee on 20/01/2021 - 10:49

    Pretty ridiculous, 2nd time I've tried to claim this and it's been exhausted. Guess I'll just save then.

  • bluedufflecoat on 20/01/2021 - 11:10

    Managed to get one. Email arrived after 20 minutes or so.

  • Stopback on 20/01/2021 - 11:33

    Wonder if they will release another batch like last time. Just need drivers licence? Want to claim for others.

  • DrLobster on 20/01/2021 - 11:36

    The extra 30k vouchers that are available from 12pm today in OPs edit is now crossed out. Earlier this morning this wasn't crossed out. Does this mean the extra vouchers won't be available at 12pm?

    • jv hi fi on 20/01/2021 - 11:49
      +1

      I'm pretty sure that refers to the additional 30,000 vouchers released on 14th Dec 2020 12pm as the 'second set' for the first round, after the IT issues everyone was having when the first set of the first round's 40,000 vouchers released on 11th Dec 2020.

      I think the voucher allocation is as follows:

      Round 1: 70,000 (40,000 + 30,000)
      Round 2: 40,000
      Round 3: 40,000

      • DrLobster on 20/01/2021 - 12:21

        Gottcha. cheers.

  • zanguo on 20/01/2021 - 18:31

    Wanted to bring the families to brown brother winery and renting a nearby apartment/motel for 2 night accommodation .

    Checking on the 2night stay and wine tour, both is considered eligible expenses right ?

    Is there any nearby attractions that I should not miss ?

  • Frozensage on 28/01/2021 - 11:07

    submitted by claim on 12/1 and still haven't been approved… anyone in the same boat? Is there a way to enquire them?

    • Spidermania on 28/01/2021 - 17:26

      No reply for me yet either

      • pinkscarf on 01/02/2021 - 18:55

        I submitted mine last week - any ideas when to expect the cash in the account?
        Just read a page before and it seems most people receive money in about 7-10 days so will just wait
        Thanks

  • SF00 on 28/01/2021 - 17:50

    Has anyone received the eligibility mail for round 2 following the initial mail confirming successful submission?

    • Cherry12 on 28/01/2021 - 23:41

      Not yet

    • pjsum on 02/02/2021 - 21:12

      I'm still waiting for the 'confirm your eligibility' email. Did yours end up coming through?

      • pjsum on 03/02/2021 - 12:01

        Okay mine just came through now.

  • ragnaboy2010 on 28/01/2021 - 23:45

    Has anyone been able to make a claim for a tour purchased via Red Balloon (or other similar companies)?

    • truetypezk on 29/01/2021 - 01:00
      +1

      I don't think they are really going to read through all the receipts. Most likely they will just have some random audits and approve the majority straightaway after some waiting time, similar to how ATO processes your tax returns.

    • AbbyL on 29/01/2021 - 01:40
      +1

      Yes.. i was able to claim a Red Balloon purchase.. I uploaded the Tax Invoice from RB…

      • ragnaboy2010 on 29/01/2021 - 09:36
        +1

        Thanks! I've got an Amex offer so I'm taking advantage of that.

  • Spidermania on 29/01/2021 - 19:11

    Still no confirmation email..

  • Danstar on 01/02/2021 - 21:39
    +1

    I submitted my for’ on 18/1, still haven’t been paid…

    • turkz1 on 04/02/2021 - 11:09

      Same here from 07/01

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