Driver Reviver locations around Victoria
About Driver Reviver
Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) volunteers together with Lions Club, Rotary and RSL operate more than 45 Driver Reviver sites around Victoria on holiday weekends and peak traffic days offering motorists a safe place to stop and refresh.
VICSES volunteers offer free coffee, tea and snacks at roadside locations to encourage drivers to stop, rest and refresh, in an effort to ensure they can arrive safely at their destination.
The national program aims to provide opportunities for local communities to contribute to addressing fatigue-related road trauma.
VICSES provides the largest road rescue network in Australia, with 104 accredited Road Crash Rescue (RCR) provider units (Principal Providers) across Victoria, and 22 Rescue Support units (Rescue Support Providers).
That is one of the highest service delivery ratios for RCR globally – equating to 73% of our service base across our statewide footprint.
We would much rather serve you a cup of tea, than cut you out of a car in an accident.
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Driver Reviver sites
Driver Reviver sites operate at various sites and times throughout peak holiday periods and major long weekends. Look for the road signs on approach and check out the website for location driverreviver.com.au.
VICSES volunteers are activating a number of free Driver Reviver sites during this festive season. If you're heading away, make sure you stop in and stretch your legs. Open sites:
| Driver Reviver Site | Date/Time | Address |
| Balmattum Nouthbound | Friday 26 December 2025, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Balmattum Rest Area 253/575 Balmattum N Rd, Balmattum VIC 3666 |
| Colac |
Wednesday 24 December 2025, 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM Thursday 25 December 2025, 1:00 PM - 10:00 PM Friday 26 December 2025, 1:00 PM - 10:00 PM Saturday 27 December 2025, 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM Sunday 28 December 2025, 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM Monday 29 December 2025, 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM Tuesday 30 December 2025, 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM Wednesday 31 December 2025, 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM Thursday 1 January 2026, 1:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
494 Murray Street, Princes Highway Colac VIC 3250 |
| Coleraine |
Wednesday 24 December 2025, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Friday 26 December 2025, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday 27 December 2025, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday 28 December 2025, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tuesday 30 December 2025, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Wednesday 31 December 2025, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Thursday 1 January 2026, 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
East Park, Glenelg Highway Coleraine VIC 3315 |
| Dimboola |
Wednesday 24 December 2025, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Friday 26 December 2025, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday 27 December 2025, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday 28 December 2025, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday 29 December 2025, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday 30 December 2025, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday 31 December 2025, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday 1 January 2026, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Lochiel Rest Area, Western Highway |
| Dunkeld |
Wednesday 24 December 2025, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Friday 26 December 2025, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday 27 December 2025, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday 28 December 2025, 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Wednesday 31 December 2025, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Thursday 1 January 2026, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Community Hall, 8189 Glenelg Highway |
| Green Lake |
Wednesday 24 December 2025, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Saturday 27 December 2025, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Sunday 28 December 2025, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Wednesday 31 December 2025, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Thursday 1 January 2026, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
Green Lake, Horsham. |
| Lismore |
Friday 26 December 2025, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Power Nap Rest Area, Hamilton Highway |
| Morwell |
Wednesday 24 December 2025, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Friday 26 December 2025, 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday 27 December 2025, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
United Service Station Traralgon West 5219 Princes Hwy, Traralgon VIC 3844 |
| Mewmerella |
Friday 26 December 2025, 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM |
Newmerella Rest Area, 5220 Princes Hwy, Newmerella VIC 3886 |
| St Arnaud |
Sunday 28 December 2025, 10:30 AM - 9:00 PM |
Napier Street - Sunraysia Highway, St Arnaud VIC 3478 |
| Tambo Valley | Friday 26 December 2025, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Great Alpine Highway, Swifts Creek VIC 3896 |
| Wedderburn | Wednesday 24 December 2025, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Ryan Creek Rest Area, Calder Highway Glenalbyn, VIC 3517 |
| Wunghnu |
Wednesday 24 December 2025, 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM |
Wunghnu Rest Area |
To view further site information, including the address, amenities, and opening hours, click on a link below.
Volunteers saving lives
Kerang Driver ReviverFor more than 20 years, Kerang Driver Reviver has been offering free tea and coffee to weary travellers heading towards the northern border of Victoria. The site is a joint venture between VICSES and Lions Club of Kerang. It is a favourite stop for the Black Dog Ride charity motorbike event which sees more than 200 motorbikes stop at the site every year! Next time you’re heading North, be sure to call in for a visit - the site has clean toilets, a playground, a beautiful park, and a museum.
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Marong Driver ReviverOne of the State’s busiest Driver Reviver sites, more than 1,500 motorists visit every Easter to break up their road trip and enjoy the hospitality of the Driver Reviver volunteers. Located in front of the Marong Men’s Shed, this buzzing site often has a sausage sizzle, giant games for kids, giveaways, and plenty more on offer. Next time you’re heading through Bendigo be sure to stop in and say hello to our Marong volunteers.
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