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Nick Angus
As we eagerly welcome the anticipated summertime, the Mornington Peninsula Regional Tourism Board is delighted to announce the giveaway of over $47,000 in prizes. The giveaway has been established to acknowledge and thank the community for their unrivalled support during the year, a time in which the Victorian tourism industry has been heavily impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The competition will commence with weekly prizes, including accommodation, product, and experiences throughout the Mornington Peninsula. The draw will
conclude with the major prize for one lucky winner taking home a brand-new Mazda 3 G20 Pure Auto.
1 December 2020 with 10 weekly prizes culminating in the major prize which will be drawn on 6 March 2021.
This competition has been generously supported and sponsored by valued local businesses, including Mornington Mazda, 3MP Radio Station, RBK Advisory, Mornington Peninsula News Group, Searoad Ferries and EastLink. In addition to support from the tourism industry.
For many, travel and adventure represent an unbeatable mode of discovery, celebration and delight.
These organisations have played an integral role, in supporting the local tourism industry this year and have now come together to promote an opportunity of positivity and excitement for the region. The competition will open for entries from
The Mornington Peninsula Regional Tourism Board is excited to see this unique competition reignite the passion for travel as well as encourage new and returning visitors to the region. Where one can rediscover, be reinspired and ultimately, say hello again to a place of wonder and curiosity. See inside on how to enter and a list of all the prizes.
Mazda 3
10 WEEKLY PRIZES TOTAL PRIZE POOL
$47K
TO ENTER + FIND OUT MORE SCAN HERE
Pictured L-R Ricky Thompson MPNG, Jonathan Kane RBK Advisory, Koby Taylor and Wayne Nardino, 3MP Easy Music and Tony Groves Mornington Mazda.
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