Looking to explore the bustling city of Melbourne on a budget? Travelling about this trendy city can empty your pockets quite quickly, from delicious cocktails, award-winning restaurants, and iconic tourist attractions. However, there is a full list of activities you can enjoy on the menu without having to spend any of your travel money.
Go see a Live Show
Melbourne is renowned for its humour and music, with endless gigs and comedy shows scattered about the city and outer suburbs. Some of these are completely free to enter, so you only have to pay for the beer or wine you grab to enjoy while you laugh or boogie your night away!
Explore the Botanical Gardens
Melbourne is home to endless streets of chaos, with skyscrapers, busy traffic, and shops and restaurants galore. However, nestled within all this clamour is the tranquil greenery known as the Botanical Gardens. Stroll through the walking paths and across the soft grassland and escape the hustle and bustle of the city life for an hour or two. Enjoying a homemade picnic or a simple game of kick to kick as you marvel at the sheer beauty of this park.
Queen Victoria Market
Get up early and enjoy the bustling atmosphere of Queen Victoria Market. Nicknamed the ‘Vic Market’ locals and tourists come together to haggle and buy some of the best local produce around. From fashion stores to fruit store, there is an endless supply of goodies at this market, with visitors filling their bags up to the brim easily. However, if you aren’t into spending much, you can still enjoy this exciting event, enjoying the live music and the many samples given to you by the stall owners.
Discover the beautiful buildings
Melbourne has not just one, but many beautiful buildings to see when visiting the region. Simply stroll through the bustling streets and meet a number of the fantastic architecture jobs found throughout. Visit the Eureka Tower, which is the highest building around, or Royal Exhibition Building a delightfully historic structure. No matter what street you head down, there is at least one beautiful building to enjoy!
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