Community
10 January, 2025
Free entry to Flagstaff for locals
WARRNAMBOOL residents will have free entry to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village under a new program designed to foster stronger engagement with the local community.
“Through the Flagstaff Hill Ambassador Program we’ll strengthen the connection between Flagstaff Hill and local residents and build a sense of ownership and pride,” Warrnambool mayor Cr Ben Blain said.
“The ambassador program encourages local people to be advocates for Flagstaff Hill.
“Our ambassadors can visit any time and if they have friends or relatives who have paid for tickets to Flaggy, the ambassadors can accompany them for free.
“We know the friends and relatives category in our visitor economy accounts for a third of Warrnambool’s domestic visitors so the ambassador program creates a great opportunity to enjoy a shared experience.”
According to Cr Blain, a visit to Flagstaff Hill remains highly regarded by visitors and the council consistently sees positive reviews on platforms such as Trip Advisor and Google Reviews.
“The ambassador program means Flagstaff Hill can be a great meeting place for social clubs and parent groups,” Cr Blain said.
“The entry is free for locals but if people would like to make use of the tearooms or have other catering requirements give the Flagstaff Hill team a call and they’ll help with any necessary arrangements.
“To get involved, go to flagstaffhill.com where we have the terms and conditions along with an easy online process to register to become an ambassador.”
The program will use postcodes to identify locals and the application requires a driver’s licence or other suitable identification accompanied by a utility bill.
Local post codes included are Warrnambool 3280, Bushfield 3281, Dennington 3280, Allansford 3277, Illowa 3282, Woodford 3281 and Yangery 3283.
