Accommodation provider

Accommodation Provider

$145 / year

About this tier

Direct visitors to short-term stay options, leveraging the Waterwheel’s function as an essential visitor destination.

What’s included

Premium self-managed listing for short-term accommodation on the Waterwheel website
Direct enquiry contact details published on your listing — bookings handled by you, not the Hub
Invitations to two dedicated business workshops per year with guest speaker – e.g an update on Mountain Bike Tourism and the opportunity to network and meet like minded businesses
Invitation to present your brochure in our retail space
Access to official Waterwheel tourism statistics and visitor trend updates
Inclusion of your offer in a seasonal newsletter to our extensive email list providing a new audience
Opportunity to contribute to a growing Waterwheel hub that promotes regional tourism, regional jobs
Coming in 2027 a Yarra Valley welcome pack for your short term guests to access
$145 per listing per annum, with an option to pay monthly
Commercial business operations $345 per property
Listings are alphabetical with a rotation of monthly featured accommodation

Monthly or annual — cancel anytime.

Other tiers

Volunteer member Free

Volunteers are members. Granted manually by an admin when you join the volunteer roster.

Join as a volunteer to share our wonderous environment to the visitor, the cultural works of the gallery, the makers’ crafts in the retail space, delight in organising our Christmas markets that bring so much joy
Work with volunteer peers on the front desk – 7 days to choose from and always with another volunteer or contribute behind the scenes, we look forward to you joining
Subscription to the quarterly Waterwheel Hub newsletter
Invitations to community events, workshops, and morning teas

Community member Free

For people who want to stay connected to the Hub without paying — newsletter, invitations, no commitment.

Community member $25 / year No GST

Fosters community connection, volunteer engagement, and general support for the Hub's vision.

Everything in Community Supporter
Discounted rates for targeted community events and workshops
Invitations to "soup and bread roll" get-togethers
Recognition as a key supporter of local art, culture, heritage, and connection to Country

Artisan & Maker $180 / year No GST

Provides access to sell and showcase work to the visitors who seek tourist information at the Hub.

We welcome all Yarra Valley handmade crafts, an opportunity to showcase your artistic skills to visitors and locals
List your products on the Waterwheel website as a member for $180 per annum or $15 per month, your choice
Secure retail space for $50 a month or just list on the website only as part of your membership
Inclusion in Waterwheel Hub Public Liability Insurance (PLI) policy

Local trader $75 / year No GST

Connects local businesses to visitors and contributes to the economic prosperity of the region.

Dedicated listing on the Waterwheel website for street traders and those service with no street frontage
Promotion via our website online presence, social channels and extensive mail listing
Display of collateral (menus, flyers) in the visitor centre
Listing on our What's Open directory listing your trading hours and phone number and booking link