Membership Categories Available

Membership of Dandenong Ranges Tourism is divided into 3 categories. Each category accounts for the size and nature of the business or the interests of groups. To apply for membership please complete the Membership Form on this website. The annual fee covers the period 1 July - 30 June. Pro-rata fees will be charged when a business seeks application part way through the financial year at a rate of $10 x by number of months remaining in the year except when the committee decides a special membership rate and waives this fee.

    Members of local tourism associations who hava paid full membership to the local tourist association in which their business is located, are entitled to a 50% discount on joining any other recognised local tourism associations.

   

Category: Major
Description: Major Membership
Annual Fee: $325.00
Criteria: Traders, Arts & Crafts, Galleries, Antiques, Collectables, Specialities
Accommodation with a maximum of 4 guests of backpacker accommodation
Gardesn without cafes and wholesale nurseries
Cottage industries, e.g. jam making
Churches, wedding chapels
Bike hire operators

Businesses that combines two activities listed under the Level 1 category will be considered a Level 2 business for the purpose of membership.

Category: Medium
Description: Medium Membership
Annual Fee: $275.00
Criteria: Cafes, tearooms, restaurants (16+) seats
Tour operators
Special activities and attractions
Wineries, nurseries, orchards, berry growers
Conference, convention, reception centres
Sports facilities, gyms
Gardens with cafes
Transport, hire car operators
Accommodation (5+) guests) or camps
Golf courses
Parks and gardens
Hotels and gaming venues
Travel agencies
Local government, government agencies

A business that combines one or more activity from Level 1 and Level 2 will be considered a Level 2 business. A business that combines 2 or more activities from the Level 2 category will pay only one Level 2 fee.

Category: Minor
Description: Minor Membership
Annual Fee: $175.00
Criteria: Individuals or businesses include aligned business which service the tourism industry. These include; suppliers of goods and services, tradespersons, students, garages, petrol stations, newspapers, radio stations. Associate membership entitles the member to regular newsletters and information. Associate members have no voting ndividuals or businesses include aligned business which service the tourism industry. These include; suppliers of goods and services, tradespersons, students, garages, petrol stations, newspapers, radio stations. Associate membership entitles the member to regular newsletters and information. Associate members have no voting rights.

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