Joanna James
Not only is exploring a huge city fairly expensive, but it is also rather stressful. Particularly when this metropolis, like Melbourne, is Australia's second-largest. With this city travel guide, you can learn which free activities are available in Melbourne and how to enjoy them with complete ease.
For an overview of Melbourne's inner city, take the free City Circle Tram. In addition to passing famous landmarks including Flinders Street Station, Federation Square, and the State Library, the tram's audio commentary provides interesting facts about the city's history and architecture. The best part is that it's a convenient mode of public transportation that's also free.
If you are staying at a hotel near Melbourne, such as the Avani Melbourne Central Residences, this may be a great option for you to check out and try for yourself.
Explore the colourful murals in one of the little alleys in the CBD while you're there. One of the world's largest street art communities is based in Melbourne, and the city's alleys have been formally opened up to the public for street art installations.
There are several fantastic markets in the city of Melbourne, but Queen Victoria Market is no longer a hotspot and has been replaced by the Fitzroy Market. Every month, the Fitzroy neighbourhood hosts the self-proclaimed "cutest market in Melbourne," a jumble of antique, flea, and food stalls. Enjoy free live music, delectable food, and some great deals while taking in the laid-back atmosphere of Melbournian culture.
This large public park is close to the city centre and a great place to relax, picnic, or just take a stroll. A free guided tour is available, or you can use a free audio guide to explore the forest, lakes, and grassland on your own.
In the meantime, if you've had enough of the typical Aussie fauna, here are some other options for a more authentic experience. Explore the treetops of the Yarra River on a night-time walk. Possums will follow you around, hoping to locate anything tasty on you.
St. Kilda Pier's penguins, on the other hand, are less greedy and obnoxious. Those teeny-tiny creatures lurk in the pier's end stones, where they can only be seen in the dead of night.
Your mind was blown by this museum of movies. There have been to a lot of film museums, but the ACMI was by far the most comprehensive, informative, and up-to-date. From the earliest days of cinema to the most recent innovations in digital media, this exhibit takes you on a journey back in time.
In Melbourne, it's all about the culture and the sport. Throughout the year, a wide variety of festivals are held, many of which are free. A festival is the finest opportunity to get to know the people and the culture of Melbourne, as well as free live music and entertainment.
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