Tourism business

Registration form

Please complete this form to register as a tourism business with the Economic Development and Tourism Department. This form is only applicable to tourism businesses located within the Macedon Ranges Shire.

Before completing the registration form it is essentialthat you have public liability insurance(please attach proof of this). Public liability insuranceprotects you and your business against the financial risk of being found liable to a third party for death or injury, loss or damage of property or economic loss resulting from your negligence.

Please ensure you have also checked with Macedon Ranges Shire Council’s Planning, Building and Health departments to ensure your business complies with legislative requirements and that the appropriate permits have been obtained. For further assistance and advice, all departments can be contacted on 5422 0333.

Macedon Ranges Shire Council aims to encourage growth, development and success of business by providing support, assistance and updates on business. We will add your details to the business and tourism database to keep the lines of communication open and ensure everyone is informed on relevant information. The benefits of a listing on this database include:

  • To stay informed on networking events/opportunities with other local business.
  • Providing access to information, training and mentoring.
  • To be updated on Government grants & programs.
  • To receive your free monthly edition of our Business and Tourism eNews.
Business name
Business address
Postal address
Phone
Mobile
Email address
Website address
Contact name
Opening hours
(if applicable)

Please indicate which best defines your business (You may select more than one option)

Accommodation(please refer below) / Gardens & Nurseries
Activities & Attractions / Provedore
Bar / Restaurant
Beauty & Wellbeing / Shopping & Retail
Brewery / Sport & Recreation
Café / Tours
Conferencing / Transport
Cooking School / Weddings
Courses, Workshops & Classes / Winery
Galleries & Artists

Brochures

Do you have a brochure you wish to display in the Visitor Information Centres?

Yes No

If yes, please ensure your brochure meets the following criteria:

  • Brochure must be DL sized(please note we do not accept business cards);
  • Printed, not photocopied or homemade;
  • Must supply a minimum of 100 brochures per Visitor Information Centre;
  • Must be from the Macedon Ranges Shire;
  • Must be a tourism service provider.

Please select which accommodation category best describes your business:

B&B/guesthouse / Hotel/motel/resort
Booking service / House
Caravan park / Self-contained
Farm stay / Studio/apartment

Accommodation capacity and pricing structure:

Accommodation capacity
Minimum night stay
Room rates(based on double occupancy) / Minimum Maximum

visitmacedonranges.com is the Macedon Ranges official tourism website, receiving over 420,000 visits and more than 1.2 million page views in 2015, so it’s a must to be involved if your business provides a service to our visitors.There are two listing types available for tourism businesses based in the Macedon Ranges Shire.

Premium listing
From $150.00 (incl GST) per annum, a Premium Listing is great value as it offers visitors a comprehensive snapshot of your business.

What you receive:

  • Business name and phone number
  • 500 word description about your business
  • Address with map and location (Google Maps)
  • Opening hours
  • Image gallery with up to 15 images or video
  • Events listing specific to your business, which will also appear in the central calendar of events
  • Trip Advisor, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram links to your business’ profile
  • Additional features relevant to your business type
  • Real time analytics when you log in, so you can see how you’re performing
  • List your business in up to 2 categories under the following sections: Where to Stay, Eat & Drink, See & Do or Weddings & Conferences
  • And you also have the option to list in up to 4 categories for $300 (incl GST) per annum or up to 6 categories for $450 (incl GST) per annum

Standard listing
The Standard Listing is free and available to all tourism businesses within the Macedon Ranges.

What you receive:

  • Business name, phone number & address
  • 100 word description
  • 1 image
  • List your business in 1 category under the following sections: Where to Stay, Eat & Drink, See & Do or Events & Festivals

To register your business visit signup.visitmacedonranges.com

Like the Macedon Ranges Naturally Cool Facebook page to stay connected with what’s happening in the Macedon Ranges. Visit the page at

There are opportunities for tourism businesses in the Macedon Ranges to engage with and be promoted via the Facebook page. To find out more email or call 5427 3917.

Register for Council’s FREE Online Business Directory

To sign up visit and follow the links to Business Directory to complete your listing.

List your business on the Daylesford Macedon Ranges app

Daylesford Macedon Ranges Regional Tourism has launched the region’s first intelligent travel application (app) that will increase the visibility of each village and its businesses. You, along with potential customers, can download it for free to your mobile device.

To sign up visit

Register with the Australian Tourism Data Warehouse (ATDW)

An ATDW listing is an essential marketing tool to boost online exposure and Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) for your business. It’s quick, easy and cost effective. Enter your details once and your listing will appear on any number of the 100+ ATDW distributer websites, including Visit Victoria.

To sign up visit atdw-online.com.au

I ______of ______have provided correct information

on this form.

The personal information requested on this form is being collected by the Macedon Ranges Shire Council for Council’s records. The personal information will be used solely by Council for that primary purpose and may be disclosed to Council’s Insurers. If this information is not collected you will not be registered with the Macedon Ranges Shire Council. The applicant understands that he or she may apply to Council for access to and/or amendment of the information. Requests for access and or correction should be made to directly to the Tourism Unit.

Please ensure you provide the following when submitting this form:

  • Public liability insurance certificate
  • Copy of brochure for display in the Visitor Information Centres

Please return this form along with the items listed above to:

Jane Peterson (Woodend Visitor Information Centre)
Macedon Ranges Shire Council
PO Box 151
Kyneton VIC 3444

If you have any queries please don’t hesitate to contact:

Jane Petersonat the Woodend Visitor Information Centre on 03 5427 3917 or
Christine Sullivan at theKyneton Visitor Information Centre on 03 5422 6785.

Thank you for taking the time to register with the Economic Development and Tourism Department at Macedon Ranges Shire Council. We look forward to working with you.